Our History
Meet the Founder
Every great company starts with a vision, and behind ours is Craig Ludwin, a passionate industry expert with a deep commitment to the core values that define who we are. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Craig founded Executive Envelope & Printing Solutions, Inc. to deliver high-quality, dependable printing and envelope solutions with a personalized touch. His dedication to excellence, customer service, and innovation continues to shape everything we do.
Craig Ludwin
Owner & President
About the Owner
Let’s be honest, no one grows up dreaming of a career in the envelope industry. I certainly didn’t.
After serving two years in the Army, I began a career in radio broadcasting. But deep down, I still heard the call of a long-held dream: Hollywood. After several years of pursuing that dream and facing the many challenges of the entertainment industry, reality set in, and I made a decision that would ultimately change my life.
As we enter our fourth decade in business, I often reflect on how it all began. In 1981, I started working for Coast Envelope Company, then a division of Hammermill Paper and one of Southern California’s premier envelope converters. Their sales training was intense and comprehensive, built around two essential principles: details and consistency. Those two words have become the foundation of my professional philosophy, and they continue to guide every aspect of how we operate at Executive Envelope. They are everything.
When International Paper acquired Hammermill, everything began to shift. A new corporate culture took hold, one that no longer aligned with the values I held dear. After a decade of learning from the very best in the industry, I knew it was time to take a leap of faith.
In June of 1994, I founded Executive Envelope and Printing Solutions, Inc.
Now, over 30 years later, we’ve built strong, lasting partnerships with businesses not just across Southern California, but nationwide. We’re more than just a product provider; we’re a partner in every step of the process.
Our mission is simple: to be the most trusted and reliable supplier our clients have. And we live that mission every day through the three pillars that define us:
Communication. Manufacturing. Logistics. Done Right.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
— Craig Ludwin, Owner & President, Executive Envelope and Printing Solutions, Inc.