Stan Adell Career Biography

Stan Adell is recognized as a computer graphics pioneer and innovator in the Kansas City area. He has served in various management roles and is presently the Manager of Interactive Communications for DST Output, a full-service business solutions provider owned by DST Systems.

Stan began his communications career in 1980 at Bendix/King Radio Corporation, where he was promoted to Art Department Supervisor and established a successful corporate art department which is widely regarded as a computer graphics success story. After conducting extensive research of emerging in-house publishing and computer graphic design systems, Stan foresaw the impact computers would have on the design industry. He purchased his first graphics workstation 1984 and has been successfully integrating computer technology ever since.

In 1986, Stan created On-Line Design, a successful design studio and service bureau, and in 1988 merged with Network Graphics, Inc. Since being acquired by DST Systems, Inc. and becoming DST Output, the company has evolved into a premier computer-based design studio and printing company, winning many awards and honors. Clients have included Apple Computer, AT&T, Allied-Signal Corporation, H&R Block, Hallmark Cards, HNTB, Ford Motor Company, Kodak, Lee Company, Sprint, American Century Investors, Marion Labs (Hoechst Marion Roussel), Western Auto, Worlds of Fun, City of Olathe ( Kansas ), Johnson County ( Kansas ), and many others. The company is frequently used as a demonstration resource and as a test site for various hardware and software vendors.

Stan’s technical knowledge and extensive experience have empowered him to conduct training sessions and seminars for many computer user groups and companies. Industry honors include articles published in various computer publications and the selection of a design project for inclusion with a major software vendor.

Professional affiliations to keep up with rapidly-changing technology include CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) Charter Member, Internet Society (ISOC) Member, Authorized Adobe Imaging Center, Apple Professional Solutions Network member, Quark Authorized Service Bureau; Quark Service Plus member, Macromedia Authorized Imaging Center (MAGIC), among others.

Stan has completed numerous management leadership training programs and computer courses. He is a CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) Professional Site Designer and has received the CompTIA A+ and CompTIA I-Net+ Certifications.

Stan uses his unique organizational, technical and artistic skills to design and manage on-line and technical communications. He has also taught Computer Graphics and Web Design courses at MidAmerica Nazarene University .

Stan and Adele currently help families and businesses have peace-of-mind from identity theft and legal situations. Learn more at www.adellassociates.com.