IST Management Blog

Hanging with Hal

Hal Blackman, President and CEO of IST Management, provides his insight and experiences as an industry leader.

The Future of Service is Measurable
By Hal Blackman April 22, 2026
The expectations are higher. The pace is faster. And clients aren't just looking for someone to show up and check the box anymore. They want partners. They want people who can anticipate what's coming… and more importantly, show them the impact of what's actually being done.
A Company Focused on Excellence
By Hanging with Hal March 5, 2026
If you don’t build something intentionally, day by day, you can’t expect long-term success to show up magically. We didn’t get here by accident. When I started IST almost 29 years ago with two employees in Atlanta, I didn’t have venture capital. I didn’t have debt.
Widening the Hiring Lens to Recruit Stronger Teams
By Hal Blackman February 17, 2026
At IST, we’ve always believed that if you get the people right, everything else follows. You can build great systems. You can invest in incredible technology. But if you don’t have people who care, who want to serve and want to make an impact… none of it works. 
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Spotlight on Technology

Highlighting IST’s technology-based products and services.

Securing the Modern Mailroom: How IST Protects Organizations Through Comprehensive Mail Security and
By Spotlight on Technology March 31, 2026
In an era of advanced cyber threats, one vulnerability is often overlooked: the mailroom. In fact, as Charles Riddervold, IST’s National Director of Operations & Proposal Strategy and subject matter expert on mail security, often reminds clients, “the modern corporate mailroom is a crucial vulnerability and a potential
A Conversation with Regional Operations Manager David Bedn
By Spotlight on Technology March 4, 2026
When organizations think about print production, they often think of “copies.” At IST, we think strategy, cost control, accountability, and measurable results. We sat down with David Bednarz, IST’s Regional Operations Manager, to talk about what truly sets IST’s Print Production services apart.
The Next Generation of Smart Mail and Package Tracking from IST
By Spotlight on Technology February 2, 2026
At IST, innovation is not only about technology. It is about creating smarter ways for our clients to operate. For almost three decades, IST has been delivering mail, office, and administrative support solutions designed around efficiency, accuracy, and people-first service.
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Innovate & Integrate: Bridging People, Technology, and Service

Exploring technology, leadership, and management development, with employee engagements and culture.

Trust in the Age of AI: Why Human Expertise Still Defines Defensible Discovery
By Innovate & Integrate April 27, 2026
Legal teams today are under mounting pressure due to data volumes are exploding, clients are demanding quicker results, budgets are constantly scrutinized, and courts are asking more questions than ever about the technology used in discovery.
Designing Progress Around People: Why Human Connection Drives Smarter Work
By Innovate & Integrate March 5, 2026
Work is moving fast. Technology is getting smarter. Expectations from both clients and employees are higher than ever, with organizations under constant pressure to scale, optimize, and do more with less.
One Workplace, Many Locations: How Operational Support Keeps Hybrid Teams Connected
By Innovate & Integrate February 17, 2026
The workplace isn’t one place anymore, and it hasn’t been for a while. Today’s employees move fluidly between home offices, corporate cubicles, conference rooms, and client sites. Some employees are in every day, others come in once a week, and many rarely step foot in the office at all.
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Recognition

Newest employees, promotion announcements, and employee recognition. In the News and Press Releases.

Congratulations, Rachel Meyer, Promotion to CFO & Head of Acquisitions
By IST Management April 22, 2026
Congratulations, Rachel Meyer, Promotion to CFO & Head of Acquisitions
Congratulations Jeff Grogan, Promotion to National Director, Legal Solutions Consulting
By IST Management April 22, 2026
Congratulations Jeff Grogan, Promotion to National Director, Legal Solutions Consulting
Welcome Nicholas Tuohy, Regional Vice President for eDiscovery in Arizona
By IST Management March 30, 2026
Welcome Nicholas Tuohy, Regional Vice President for eDiscovery in Arizona
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IST Gives Back

IST’s Community Outreach updates, articles and country-wide projects.

Fifteen Years of Hope with The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
By IST Gives Back February 17, 2026
Many years ago, IST’s CEO and President, Hal Blackman, met a group of children with Cystic Fibrosis. This interaction changed Hal’s life and set the course for IST Management’s incredible journey of supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 
The Spirit of Giving at IST
By IST Gives Back November 20, 2025
As we enter yet another magical holiday season, IST Gives Back is inspired to celebrate the end of another successful year of service, business, and partnerships. This season is a time to slow down, reflect, and be grateful.
The History of Volunteering with IST
By IST Gives Back August 27, 2025
According to the United Nations Volunteers Program in 2018, Americans donated more of their time than any other nation in the world. Participating in community service initiatives is deeply rooted in American culture and continues to shape communities through service, collaboration, and generosity.
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Events

Company and country-wide events. Cystic Fibrosis|Great Strides Walk. Blackman Bucks Blowout.

By IST Managemant February 12, 2026
Who Will Win Blackman Bucks Blowout This Year!? Watch and SEE!
Blackman Bucks Blowout 2025
By IST Management March 3, 2025
Who will be this year's Blackman Bucks Blowout Winner? Watch and See!!!!!
Clouds for the opening of BBB 2024
By IST Management January 26, 2024
Blackman Bucks Blowout has finally arrived with a Simpson's makeover! (D'Oh!) Who will win this year's Blackman Bucks Blowout? WATCH and FIND OUT! ☁️
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