Mike Puckett, director of Vanderbilt University Printing Services, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Association of College and University Printers (ACUP+), a leading professional organization supporting in-plant print and mail operations in higher education.
Puckett will serve as a Member at Large, with his term beginning after the organization’s annual conference in March 2026. Board members are nominated by peers and selected through a process of acclamation or appointment.
Puckett joined Vanderbilt in 2022 during a pivotal moment for Printing Services. After the in-plant operation had previously closed, he continued efforts torebuild the operation with a renewed focus on value, innovation and campus partnership. Under his leadership, the team has grown from three employees to 10 and expanded its offerings to include laser engraving, custom awards, promotional merchandise and direct-to-film printing, in addition to traditional digital printing and display graphics.
Today, Vanderbilt Printing Services operates as a self-funded business unit within the Division of Administration serving both students and academic and administrative departments across campus.
“Mike has reestablished Printing Services as a strategic campus partner,” said Sean Carroll, senior director of communications and marketing for the Division of Administration. “His focus on operational excellence and thoughtful growth has positioned Vanderbilt as a leader among higher education in-plants.”
Puckett’s appointment reflects both his professional expertise and the resurgence of Vanderbilt’s printing operation. His service on the ACUP+ Board also creates new opportunities for Vanderbilt to remain connected to national best practices in print production, sustainability, emerging technologies and higher education operations.
For more information about Vanderbilt Printing Services, visit printingservices.vanderbilt.edu.