Lou Caron is a CPA with extensive business experience in both the insurance and printing industry, and has served as the chief financial officer of companies in both industries.

Lou was born as the oldest of five in Seattle, Washington and moved to California in 1967. He graduated from Claremont McKenna College with a Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics/Accounting and Mathematics. Following college, he started his career with Ernst & Young in Los Angeles where he stayed for 13 years. Since then, he has worked in finance/operations in the insurance, technology, and printing industries. He joined PIASC in May of 2016 and has been a key player in our commercial and health insurance services. In June of 2017, he became President/CEO of Printing Industries Association, Inc. of Southern California, the largest regional print trade association in the nation serving the 13 western states.

Lou and his wife, Mary, have three adult children and he is interested in U.S. Masters Swimming, golf and wine.

Fun fact: Lou was a NCAA Division III All American in seven swimming events and has completed a Catalina Channel crossing as a member of a 6-person relay team.

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