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# CS Kern

More Than Just Ink on Paper

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [More Than Just Ink on Paper](https://www.cskern.com/) - CS Kern is an award-winning commercial printer, web design and development, and website hosting firm located in Muncie, Indiana. We offer custom designed websites, graphic design and photography services.
- [Bill Pay](https://www.cskern.com/bill-pay/) - If you have any questions, please call Ashley Smithers at (765) 289-8600.
- [Email Hosting](https://www.cskern.com/business-class-email/) - Establish credibility. Business Class Email Having an email address with your own domain name is critical to establishing credibility with your clients and customers. We offer plans—including Microsoft Office 365—that put the full power of email to work for you and your business. Included Features [table id=2 /] Domain Aliases Do you have more than
- [Email Hosting](https://www.cskern.com/services/email-hosting/) - Having an email address with your own domain name is critical to establishing credibility with your clients and customers. We offer plans—including Microsoft Office 365—that put the full power of email to work for you and your business. Learn More
- [Web Hosting](https://www.cskern.com/web-hosting/) - Choose peace of mind. At CS Kern, our web hosting will give your website a home—a secure place for your website to live and connect with potential customers. All websites hosted by CS Kern are housed in a secure data center with redundant internet connectivity and power sources. We provide regular software updates and backups
- [Site Security Software](https://www.cskern.com/services/site-security-software/) - Preventing website hacking and attacks is of utmost important to CS Kern. We will install and monitor security software on each WordPress site that we host. If a WordPress site is hacked, CS Kern will clean the site files and restore the site at no charge.
- [Secure Certificates](https://www.cskern.com/services/secure-certificates/) - CS Kern will install and renew a secure certificate on all hosted websites at no-charge.
- [Website Backups](https://www.cskern.com/services/website-backups/) - All WordPress site files and databases will be automatically updated daily. CS Kern will restore a site from backup, when required, up to three times-per-year at no charge. Each restore above three will be billed at our regular hourly rate.
- [WordPress Updates](https://www.cskern.com/services/wordpress-updates/) - Updates to WordPress core files and plugins are periodically released. Installing these updates is required for the overall health and security of your website. CS Kern will install these updates when available and will check the front end to ensure that the site is still functioning in good order. We will fix any website issues that
- [Photo](https://www.frederickjuliusphoto.com/#new_tab) - We shoot. You win. For more than 20 years, CS Kern photographer Tony Frederick has been making everything from food to famous buildings look amazing. Along with his assistant, Suzi Williams, Tony has a keen understanding of how to portray people, products, and facilities in a flattering light. Whether working on-site in our 1,200-square foot
- [About](https://www.cskern.com/about/) - A People-Powered Enterprise It takes many things to run a successful business—ideas, technology, and innovation, to name a just few. But by far the most important ingredient? People. Yes, CS Kern is the printing business. And the photography business, the creative business, and the web development business. But our real business is building and nurturing
- [Friday, October 5, 2018 Closed for Kampen Holiday](https://www.cskern.com/emerson-kampen/) - In Memory of Friend & Business Partner Emerson Kampen II (1960-1993) On October 5, 1993, we lost a great friend, husband, father, brother, and business partner to a tragic car accident. All of our lives were forced down different paths with the loss of Emerson Kampen. Emerson’s wife, Debbie, and their boys lost the most.
- [E-News Sign Up](https://www.cskern.com/e-news-sign-up/)
- [Start a Project](https://www.cskern.com/start-a-project/)
- [Print](https://www.cskern.com/print/) - Any printer can deliver ink on paper. But few can provide the strategic support you need for a strong return on your investment. We’ll go above and beyond to deliver a print product that positions you for success.
- [Vision](https://www.cskern.com/vision/) - Get the Vision you need to succeed. Vision gives you the insight you need to work smarter, more efficiently, and more effectively. It provides a complete view of your order status and history, allows you to upload and request files, and much more. Vision Pro and Vision Plus feature even more powerful options: Upload mailing
- [Creative](https://www.cskern.com/creative/) - We'll help you create a stir. What makes an ad—or promotional mailer, poster, or corporate brochure—-successful? The answer, in a word, is creativity. Without strong, strategy-driven creative work, the money you spend on advertising and promotions is wasted. We specialize in providing creative that sparks success. Our experienced team has a proven track record. And
- [Employment](https://www.cskern.com/employment/) - More than just a job. At CS Kern, we offer more than just a paycheck. We offer an opportunity to become a part of a team that is committed to pursuing excellence, and has fun doing it. We have a “work hard, play hard” culture. When we aren’t pushing one another to deliver the very
- [Contact](https://www.cskern.com/contact/) - Location CS Kern Inc. 3401 S. Hamilton Ave. Muncie, IN 47302 765.289.8600 info@cskern.com Contact Us
- [Promotional](http://promos.cskern.com/#new_tab) - We help you find a cost-effective way to market and promote your business with custom promotional items that speak to your customers and clients. With the number of companies we work with the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
- [Employment Application](https://www.cskern.com/employment/employment-application/)
- [Prep Production](https://www.cskern.com/services/prep-production/) - Computer-to-plate technology allows us to plate jobs with utmost efficiency and speed. As a GRACoL 7 certified printer, we ensure that our digital proofs are calibrated to match the final product off of our offset presses. Incorporating an all-PDF internal work flow provides a wealth of pre-flight tools and ensures top quality color separation.
- [Travel](https://www.cskern.com/services/travel/) - Whether around the block or across the country, our skills travel well. When a subject can’t be moved or is better suited for an outdoor shoot—or if it’s an object whose setting is essential to its character—our crew is always capable of working on site.
- [Studio](https://www.cskern.com/services/studio/) - It’s where the magic happens: Our fully-equipped, 1,200 square foot photography studio. It includes a garage door for vehicle entry, a 30-foot cyc wall, dressing rooms, a lounge, a prop room, a kitchen, and high ceilings that make overhead shooting a breeze. No matter your needs, our studio can accommodate it.
- [Food](https://www.cskern.com/services/food/) - Our meticulous approach to food photography elevates even everyday dishes to mouthwatering works of art. With thoughtful art direction, perfect lighting, and just the right props, we can portray your food in a way that will make everyone want to have a bite.
- [People](https://www.cskern.com/services/people/) - Commercial and lifestyle photography of people is one of our specialties. Whether you need action shots of employees at work, professional headshots of staff, or stylish models showing off products, we’ll deliver photos that portray the subjects—and your brand—in precisely the right way.
- [Product](https://www.cskern.com/services/product/) - When selling a product online or in an ad or catalog, photography can make or break your bottom line. We’ve spent years using lighting and framing techniques to make products of all sizes and textures—from jewelry and glassware to cars and machinery—appear as good as, or even better than, they are in real life.
- [Architecture](https://www.cskern.com/services/architecture/) - Shooting world-class architecture is a monumental challenge. Fortunately, we’re up to the task. We use perspective, lighting, and thoughtful composition to produce images that convey a sense of grandeur while highlighting small but crucial architectural details. We’ve done it for hundreds of buildings; we can do it for yours, too.
- [Creative Campaigns](https://www.cskern.com/services/creative-campaigns/) - Need a campaign to promote your service, product, or business? We’ll provide the strategic guidance and expertise to get it done right. Need some fresh ideas for your collateral or campaign? Or are you looking for a team to bring your big idea to life? Either way, we’ve got the chops to deliver a winner.
- [Copywriting](https://www.cskern.com/services/copywriting/) - In today’s noisy and crowded media landscape, you need a strong voice and a good story to stand out. Whether it’s your website, corporate collateral, or a targeted ad campaign, we have access to experienced copywriters who excel at creating compelling copy that gets results.
- [Branding](https://www.cskern.com/services/branding/) - What is branding? In simple terms, it’s the creation of assets—typically a logo, a style guide, and strategic positioning and messaging—that provides a platform for your business to tell the right story to the right audiences. From discovery through execution, we can guide you through a branding process that will position your new or existing
- [Illustration](https://www.cskern.com/services/illustration/) - You can do a lot with text, colors, and photographs. But sometimes you something a little different to make the desired impact. We can create illustrations, infographics, charts, and iconography to amplify your message and make an impact on your audience. .
- [Graphic Design](https://www.cskern.com/services/graphic-design/) - Which font should you use? What about photos? And what is kerning and leading, anyway? Thanks to our superb design team, you’ll never have to answer these questions alone. Whether it’s a logo, a newsletter, or an annual report, we’ll make you look better than ever you thought possible.
- [Binding & Finishing](https://www.cskern.com/services/binding-finishing/) - For us, binding and finishing is the most exciting part of a project. Why? Because it gives us one last chance to give it the mark of excellence. From stitching and collating to custom die-cutting, we approach it all with exacting care. No matter how simple or complex, our goal is the same: perfection.
- [Packaging](https://www.cskern.com/services/packaging/) - You get one chance to make a first impression—which is why you can’t afford to deliver a product in dull or shoddy packaging. From custom die-cutting to the assembly for unusual pieces, CS Kern can put together beautiful packaging for your product—and we can ship and deliver it, too.
- [Mailing & Fullfillment](https://www.cskern.com/services/mailing-fullfillment/) - Streamline and save on your promotional mailer, invitation, or newsletter by leaving it to us. Our strong knowledge of USPS regulations and CASS/PAVE-certified software means your mailings get all applicable postal discounts. From catalogs to custom pieces, we’ll make sure your audience receive your materials on time and in excellent condition.
- [Display & Large Format](https://www.cskern.com/services/display-large-format/) - Need to make a big impression? Large format media is one of our specialties. We use vibrant UV inks to produce high-resolution images on everything from vinyl and canvas to high-quality paper and translucent material. Pieces can be up to 60” wide, and as long as you need them. Want to go really big? We
- [Digital Printing](https://www.cskern.com/services/digital-printing/) - Digital printing means speed and efficiency. And at CS Kern, it means premium quality, too. Need a small run of print product, or need to turn something around on a tight deadline? We’ll make it happen with combination of the latest digital technology and old-fashioned diligence.
- [Offset Printing](https://www.cskern.com/services/offset-printing/) - Printing has evolved over the years. Fortunately, so have we. We’ve invested in three state-of-the-art offset presses. We’ve implemented quality assurance processes that promote excellence. Today we’re one of Indiana’s premier offset printers for a reason: Our experienced pressmen deliver first-rate results on deadline, every time.
- [Staff](https://www.cskern.com/staff/)
- [Vision: Online Ordering](https://www.cskern.com/services/vision-online-ordering/) - We created Vision specifically for you, our clients! Vision can help you gain valuable insights into your relationship with CS Kern, streamline new orders, or just let you keep track of your order history.
- [Services](https://www.cskern.com/services/)
- [Informed Inspiration](https://www.cskern.com/landing/) - You’re unique. You have unique problems. After listening to your goals, ideas and opinions, together we’ll create a unique solution. We call it informed inspiration. Whether we work with you to create a new identity for your brand, print your business cards, or build your website, it always comes back to design. How do we

## Staff

- [Michael Van Deusen](https://www.cskern.com/staff/michael-van-deusen/) - One thing found in your office/work area: Indycar diecast Favorite part of working at CS Kern: Family atmosphere Favorite food: Mexican Favorite movie: The Prestige Favorite sports team: Florida State Seminoles Favorite TV show: Big Bang Theory What would we find you doing on your day off? At a race Name one thing on your
- [Becky Hartley](https://www.cskern.com/staff/becky-hartley/) - What year did you start at CS Kern? 2003 What is your favorite show on Netflix? Dexter Hobbies? Camping, boating, being around the water If a celebrity played you in a movie, who would it be? Sandra Bullock Favorite part of working at CS Kern? Working with people I have known for a long time.
- [Mark Shaffer](https://www.cskern.com/staff/mark-shaffer/) - What year did you start at CS Kern? 2015 Hobbies? Technology, guitar, boating, fishing, audio, auto repair Do you have any pets? Too many cats to list Favorite family tradition? Vacation in Canada What app can you not live without? Napster Favorite place to visit in Muncie? BSU Planetarium
- [Ashley Smithers](https://www.cskern.com/staff/ashley-messersmith/) - What year did you start at CS Kern? 2009 What is your favorite vacation you've taken? Austrailia Where would we find you on a day off? Mowing grass Do you have any pets? Jax, my ARF rescue pup. Favorite story about a co-worker? My first week, sitting next to Tara and she fell out of
- [Bart Dawson](https://www.cskern.com/staff/bart-dawson/) - What year did you start at CS Kern? 1994 What is your favorite vacation you've taken? Many of them to Myrtle Beach Where would we find you on a day off? My barn What was your former life like? I was a lifeguard during high school. I went to Ball State and worked as a
- [Chip Hershey](https://www.cskern.com/staff/chip-hershey/) - What year did you start at CS Kern? 1991 Any memorable moments at CS Kern? A lot of co-workers took a cruise Favorite color? Blue Do you have any pets? 3 Dogs - Lady Bird, Albert, and Trixie Favorite vacation you've taken? Cancun, Mexico What band is your guilty pleasure? Ted Nugent
- [Diane Kern](https://www.cskern.com/staff/diane-kern/) - Favorite part of working at CS Kern: The people I meet & work with Favorite movie: Jesus Christ Superstar Favorite place (or place you wish) to vacation: Island anywhere Hobbies: Junking Favorite word: Blessed Odd talent: Using powertools
- [C. Steven Kern](https://www.cskern.com/staff/c-steven-kern/) - What year did you start at CS Kern? July 1, 1987 Favorite story about a co-worker? Emerson & Chip taking a toilet from our downtown office bathroom to the car wash to clean Favorite family tradition? Memorial day plunge - at the lakes at 10:00 PM no matter the weather Do you have any long-term
- [Andy McCowan](https://www.cskern.com/staff/andy-mccowan/) - Favorite park of working at CS Kern: Different challenge every day Fond or funny memory from work: The day the first Roland 300 left the building Favorite color: Copper Hobbies: Homebrewing Pet peeves: Bubble gum popping, Facebook Best piece of advice ever given: You can never go wrong by doing somebody right Name one thing
- [Tony Miller](https://www.cskern.com/staff/tony-miller/) - What year did you start at CS Kern? 1994 What is your favorite vacation you've taken? Jamaica Where would we find you on a day off? Working in the yard Do you have any pets? Golden Retriever Hobbies? Fishing, basketball, biking Favorite dessert? German chocolate cake
- [Shera Fine](https://www.cskern.com/staff/shera-fine/)
- [Bret Dawson](https://www.cskern.com/staff/bret-dawson/)
- [Jeff Gaskill](https://www.cskern.com/staff/jeff-gaskill/) - What year did you start at CS Kern? 2015 What's your favorite show on Netflix? Sons of Anarchy Most embarrassing moment? Trying to pitch T-ball to 5 and 6-year-olds and not being able to do it! Favorite dessert? Sugar cream pie Do you have any long-term goals? See my children and grandchildren succeed and enjoy
- [Alan Gaskill](https://www.cskern.com/staff/alan-gaskill/)

## Jobs

- [Account Executive](https://www.cskern.com/job/account-executive/) - CS Kern is looking for a fast learning, and customer service focused Account Executive to join our team. This key individual will be dedicated to providing their customer base with everyday support, customer service, and managing their orders and projects. Essential Duties: Ensures any customer issues or concerns are handled promptly and professionally, and consistently