Team
Our team of label experts are highly experienced and knowledgeable in all areas of the label process. Whether you need help designing your label, determining how they will work in your production facility or choosing what material will work best for your product or products, our team is committed to providing the best labels and service in the industry.
David founded Ample Industries in 1968. His goal for the company has always been to insure that Ample provides the cutting edge technology and personalized service of an industry leader while still maintaining a small business feel. David is married to Nancy Menzies. They have three children and now enjoy spending time as Nana and Papa with five grandchildren.
Natalie has been with Ample Industries for 15 years. Her father started the company in 1968. In 1990, Natalie graduated from Drury University with a degree in Music Education and spent four years teaching music in the public schools. She returned to the company in 1994 and began working in the graphics department as a production designer where she also met her husband, Doug, Ample’s Art Director for over 25 years. In 2005 they traveled to China to adopt their daughter, Martha Grace.
As Ample’s General Manager, John has spent the last twenty years creating unique ways to print labels. His best days are the ones spent working on fun and interesting new things to do with a flexo press. John and his wife of 19 years, Carmen have two sons, Clayton and Austin. His family, snow skiing and football keep him busy when he is not allowed to be at work.
In his two-and-a-half decades at Ample Industries, Shawn has been involved with all aspects of the company. He has worked in nearly every facet of Ample including shipping, press operation, customer service and estimates. In his off time he has raced everything from a 100 mph kart to a 800 hp winged sprint car. Current projects include an eco-friendly home on 120 acres.
Mamie has been the receptionist at Ample for three years. It has been her pleasure to talk to each and every one of our customers. Growing up in the Ozarks, working in her family business, and twenty years with Branson Tourism have given Mamie the opportunity to know many people and witness the tremendous growth of Southwest Missouri. She has been married to her husband, Gene, for 41 years and has two wonderful sons.
Ample’s most experienced and knowledgeable customer service representative and service manager, Brenda has been with the company for 26 years. She has a passion for customer service and enjoys building confidence and friendship with each account. Brenda enjoys spending time with her animals, listening to bluegrass, collecting seashells and fishing. She has two adult children and is currently focused on spoiling her two grandchildren.
For nearly four years, Amanda has been building relationships with and the confidence of her customers. Her professional goal is to always exceed her customers’ expectations. Amanda stays busy outside of work raising two boys: ten-year-old Josh and six-month-old Cooper. She and her husband, Steve, married in 2006. Family activities include cheering for Josh at his baseball and basketball games and the watching the St. Louis Cardinals.
Libby’s 17-year tenure at Ample makes her the 2nd-most-experienced member of our customer service team. Libby has special expertise in labeling for the food industry. She and her husband, John, stay busy with three very active daughters ages 15, 17 and 20. The girls play volleyball, basketball and softball as well as performing in band activities. After spending so much time on the road attending sporting events, Libby enjoys her time at home.
Teresa’s career with Ample began in January of 2001. Teresa enjoys the interaction she has with her co-workers and talking with her customers. Teresa’s expertise is in labeling for the nutraceutical industry. Teresa and her husband Dewayne are proud of their daughters, Dalis and Torie, who were members of the 2008-2009 Sparta Lady Trojans basketball team that finished a perfect 31-0 and captured the Girls Class 2 State Championship. When not cheering for her girls, Teresa enjoys reading and spoiling Shawncey, the family’s Papillion.
Josh graduated from Missouri State University in 1994 with a degree in Psychology, General Business and Criminal Justice. After graduation he worked for a short time in the insurance industry before moving to Ample Industries in 1999 as an outside sales consultant. Josh enjoys the challenges of his job, citing the many variables of label manufacturing, including material choices, and design issues that he partners with his customers to understand. Josh and his wife Karen have a five-year-old son, Nathan, who is already very enthusiastic about sports. The family feels very well protected by Guiness, their very, very large German Shepherd.
Mike has over 35 years of sales experience, the last 20 of which have come with Ample Industries. Mike’s favorite part of sales is seeing labels that Ample has printed out in the field. Due to Ample’s widely varied array of clients, you will find Ample labels everywhere from auto parts stores to coffee houses. Because Mike enjoys looking at labels in the stores, Mike’s wife Barbara finds it difficult to shop with him. She often loses him, as he will have wandered away from her. Mike is looking forward to helping you with your label needs.
Wayne is one of the original Ample “Rangers”. For the first 13 years of his 34-year tenure with the company he was a pressman. Since then he has been involved in purchasing, estimating and making sure everyone is safe and all OSHA requirements are met. Wayne is a veteran of the Vietnam War and served as Buck Sgt. in the Air Force between 1972 -76. He and wife of 37 years, Regina, have 2 sons and 5 grandchildren. Hunting, fishing and collecting firearms keep him busy when he’s not at Ample.
Brian has been with Ample 20 years and has worked in several departments of the company, from shipping to estimating. He has experience with operating presses as well as maintaining them. Brian with his wife and 4 sons raise beef cattle on the family farm. He spends any time left over volunteering as a fireman for the local fire department.
Doug has been with Ample since he had hair and it wasn’t gray (27 years). Doug’s focus as art director has always been to insure that the very specific requirements of flexographic printing are achieved. Doug has a MFA from the University of Texas at San Antonio in fine art print making. At home he likes to spend time painting and spending time with his three children, Pamela, Nick and Martha Grace.
Ample Industries, Inc.
Located near Springfield, MO
1101 Eaglecrest Drive
Nixa, MO 65714
- (800) 345-8460
- info@amplelabels.com
- Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. CST
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Testimonials
We have worked exclusively with Ample Industries and Josh Elsenraat since purchasing the Candy House in 1999. They have partnered with us to develop the Candy House brand with attractive labels and tremendous customer service. In addition, we have worked together on private label projects on a National Basis and for several area Branson resorts and attractions. I highly recommend Ample Industries as a partner in creating a professional look for your company.
Terry Hicklin,
Owner of Candy House
