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About Us

Formerly known as American Achievement Corporation and Iconic Group, Balfour & Co. is one of the largest commencement services companies leading the industry in digital product innovation by helping students and their families celebrate the most meaningful moments in their lives. Operating under Balfour®, GradImages®, University Photo®, Gaspard®, ArtCarved®, KeepSake®, and Taylor Publishing Company®, the Company provides personalized products such as class jewelry and apparel, yearbooks, graduation cap and gowns, announcement products, and photography through digital marketing technology, personal in-school deliveries, and customized school assortments. The Company operates throughout North America with around 5,000 team members.

To learn more visit Balfour.com, the destination for Graduation products, and GradImages.com, the industry’s largest commencement photography platform.

  • Executive - Ryan Esko
    Ryan Esko
    Chief Executive Officer
  • Executive - Melissa Goodis
    Melissa Goodis
    Chief Marketing Officer
  • Executive - Anita Rader
    Anita Rader
    SVP Human Resources
  • Executive - Andres Vilar
    Andres Vilar
    Interim Chief Financial Officer
  • Executive - Javier Echeverria
    Javier Echeverria
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Executive -  Jim Brown
    Jim Brown
    Chief Sales Officer
  • Executive - David Evard
    David Evard
    SVP Event Management & Photo Product • IG Account & Event Management
  • Executive - Martina Passa
    Martina Passa
    VP of Product
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