Today, Alford continues to focus on innovation, serving as vice president, Information Technology, for Austell, Georgia-based Graphic Dimensions. As he put it, "We aren't playing catch up, we're raising the bar." Read on as Alford talks shop.
Print+Promo (P+P): How do you set goals for yourself? For your business?
Andrew Alford (AA): My grandmother had a saying: "Set your goals high and work hard, but never forget to live one day at a time." She followed that proverb each day until her last breath, and I try to use her wisdom to keep my personal and professional lives in proper balance. At home, it encourages personal growth and hard work, but also ensures I take time to live in the moment with my wife and children. At work, I can strive toward major change, yet continue to treat each customer on an individual basis—one order at a time.