Max Raver Honored with PIAG Emerging Leader Award

The Georgia print community honored a rising star with its 2025 Emerging Leader Award. Max Raver, product manager with HP in Alpharetta, received the award during the imPRESS Celebration of Print banquet hosted by PIAG on August 14 in Peachtree Corners.

Mr. Raver is a fourth-generation member of the print industry. He launched his career at HP in 2011 then held several positions with companies outside the industry before returning to HP in 2021. Since then, Mr. Raver has led the largest new product introduction in the Americas region and led his facility to earning the G7 Master Print certification. He has won several internal company awards, including Most Valuable Player.

The award was presented by PIAG Board Chair Keith Sullivan, owner of Sull Graphics.

“Max has built deep relationships with his clients by listening to their challenges and creating tailored solutions that promote efficiency and growth,” Mr. Sullivan announced from the podium. “He is a trusted resource for peers and customers alike, and we are grateful for his continued commitment to print.”