[ITASCA, IL]: Mark Case, founder and owner of The Finer Line, Inc. was sworn in as a Director for the Awards and Personalization Association, a leading trade association in the industry.

APA notes that the Board of Directors is voted on by members of the organization, and is comprised of 12 individuals from member companies. As a Director, Mark is tasked with working with his fellow industry professionals to further the mission of APA, which is to “help businesses thrive.”

“I'm honored and excited to give back to an association and an industry that has been so good to The Finer Line team,” says Mark, whose term began at the International APA Expo in Las Vegas, NV in February. Mark’s election to the board comes on the heels of The Finer Line being named the 2018-2019 Large Retailer of the Year by the same organization. Both awards are a testament to Mark’s dedication in the recognition and personalization industry.

The Awards and Personalization Association is a membership organization for retailers and suppliers of awards and personalized products. Started in 1964, APA has continued to grow for over 50 years, forming a global network that empowers businesses in the awards and personalization industry to grow, learn, and network.



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The Finer Line, established in 1992, was created to fulfill Chicago’s engraving needs. Over 25 years later, The Finer Line continues to satisfy the awards and branding needs of its clients on a global scale using top-notch customer service, extensive industry knowledge, and the latest in personalization technology.