Near-Native of Lakeland Asked to Join University of South Florida's Advisory Council
Published: August 10, 2005
By Larry Villa
Douglass Screen Printers, Inc.

LAKELAND -- The University of South Florida has asked Lisa Kaiser Hickey, owner and CEO of Douglass Screen Printers, Inc., to join their Public Broadcasting Advisory Council. Mrs. Hickey brings with her a long list of qualifications and accomplishments. Mrs. Hickey began as a commercial artist at Douglass Screen Printers in 1975. The left Douglass in 1981 when she assumed production management of an Atlanta screen printing company. Three years later Douglass Screen Printers rehired her as Vice-President and CEO. In 1997, her 20th year with Douglass, she assumed ownership of the company and became President and CEO. As CEO, she has lead company expansion through market development, financial management, technological advancement and strategic planning. She has been responsible for mentoring and cultivating “Can Do!” associates in accordance with the company’s vision, mission and values.

As a near-native of Lakeland, Mrs. Hickey has always been an important facilitator of community involvement by being a member of various organizations such as Rotary International, Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, the Lakeland Economic Development Council, the Lakeland Metro Chapter of the NAWBO to name a few. Her recent political interests include service on the campaign committees for Philip Walker, County Commissioner and Bush-Cheney ’04. Mrs. Hickey serves as National Vice President for Corporate and Economic Development for the NAWBO and is a director on the boards of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, the Trustees of First United Methodist Church, and the Lakeland Metro Chapter of NAWBO. She has recently completed a three year term on the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards Committee and served on the White House Steering Committee for the 2003 Tampa area Summit on Women’s Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century. Mrs. Hickey is the only woman business owner member of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Circle. She has recently been featured in Entrepreneur’s Exchange magazine, the New York Times, USA Today, the Specialty and Graphic Imaging Association Tabloid, and the NAWBO branded book From Employee to Entrepreneur.

The University of South Florida welcomes Mrs. Hickey as a new member of the University’s Advisory Council and is looking forward to a rewarding relationship.

ABOUT DOUGLASS: Douglass Screen Printers is located in Lakeland, Florida. Founded in 1964 as a commercial screen printer, the company’s team of dedicated and diverse artisans produce screen and digitally printed decals, posters, banners, signs, tags, vehicle wraps, and nameplates. Corporate products are sold domestically and internationally to companies interested in maintaining a premier position in their markets. Douglass is certified by NWBOC, WBENC, 3M, the State of Florida, and the U.S. Government Printing Office in a variety of areas. The company is a generous patron of the arts and the Lakeland business community