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how we became the Southeast's premier print marketing company

In 1924, a journalist opened a print shop in Stuart, Florida — and started something that would last over 100 years. Today, Southeastern stands as one of the best commercial printing companies for branding in the country — serving enterprise-level clients across the Southeast with an unwavering commitment to quality, accuracy, and partnership.

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Southeastern today

where we are today

From our original press to a 165,000-square-foot operation running Komori, Heidelberg, and SCREEN technology, the scale of our services has changed. But the standard hasn't. Every decade has brought new investment, new capabilities, and new partnerships. We've expanded into new markets, retained every employee through a global pandemic, helped execute two of the largest digitally produced label campaigns in the world, and celebrated our centennial in 2024.

Today, our printing firm brings that earned expertise to every project, combining proven craftsmanship with print-on-demand capabilities, sustainable printing practices, and the kind of brand consistency that only comes from a team that has done this hundreds of thousands of times.

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trusted & certified

compliance you can count on

Compliance is critical when you operate in regulated industries. At Southeastern, we maintain industry-leading certifications — including HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, G7 Master Qualification, and FSC Chain of Custody — and our facilities meet the highest standards for data security, quality control, and environmental responsibility. You focus on your brand. We'll protect it.

HIPAA Seal of ComplianceHITRUST-Assessment-Seals-r2_200wideSOC 2 ComplianceAllied Printing Trades Council Union Label, ChicagoPrinting United AllianceSouth Florida Manufacturers Alliance (SFMA) 2024-2025G7 MasterFSCThe Imaging Network Group

 

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continual advancement

a tech-forward commercial printing company

Southeastern has invested in AI-assisted workflows, utilized two technology platforms — Brandstash® and Boombox® — and continues to deploy automation across operations so our team can focus on what matters most: your project. We combine over a century of craft with the technology to scale it wisely.

our team

meet our leadership

Our leadership team earns trust through results, not titles. Each member sets the standard that our team follows every day, bringing decades of hands-on experience across commercial printing, fulfillment, technology, and client services.

Don Mader
Don Mader
Owner and CEO
Christine Bitner
Christine Bitner
President
Robert Cawthon
Robert Cawthon
Director of Finance
Franz Fernandez
Franz Fernandez
Director of Revenue and Pricing
Marty Harris
Marty Harris
President, SEP Communications
Anneliese Gelber
Anneliese Gelber
Business Development Executive
Darcey Thompson
Darcey Thompson
Director of Marketing and Creative
Jimmy Pino
Jimmy Pino
Director of Software Development
Elizabeth Morales
Elizabeth Morales
Human Resources Manager
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Our Process

Follow the path to your success

Enterprise marketing demands more than a vendor. It demands a production partner who knows what comes next before you have to ask. See how a project moves through our hands, and why nothing falls through the cracks.

01 Discovery

We meet with you to learn about your needs, goals, and challenges. We ask questions, but most importantly, we listen.

02 Ideation

Our experienced solutions engineers custom-craft plans that work within the precise parameters you’ve given.

03 Proposal

We present you with a comprehensive solution, including all timelines for deliverables and implementation.

04 Pre-production

Our departments align all aspects of the solution within a project management framework in preparation for ...

05 Production

Graphics are refined and printed. Websites and emails are coded. Data is processed, and programs are programmed.

06 Quality Control

This is where our standards are rigorously applied to ensure that everything we do is worthy of your brand—and ours.

07 Implementation

After receiving your final approval, the solution is launched into the marketplace through approved channels.

08 Analysis

Data is collected and analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of the solution in real time and provide direction.

09 Perfection

Refinements are made in line with data collected, further refined, and so on. Analyze. Edit. Repeat.

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ready to simplify your print & brand management?

Launching a new campaign? Managing a multi-location brand? Need a printing firm that handles it all? Reach out to start a conversation about what Southeastern can do for your business.