IST Management Blog
Hanging with Hal
Hal Blackman, President and CEO of IST Management, provides his insight and experiences as an industry leader.
In the early days, that part came naturally. IST had humble beginnings… a tiny team, everybody wearing five different hats, all of us having each other's backs because we had to. We didn't get here by accident. Now, in 2026, we make recognition a priority from the top down.
Whether we're running operations for a national law firm across 15-plus offices or helping a university clear out the chaos in its mail centers, our clients don't hire us to check a box. They hire us to get it right. Every day. And to stay a step ahead while we're at it.
Most people are comfortable using LinkedIn for networking. Connect with someone... like a few posts... maybe leave a comment... But, you know, creating successful thought leadership content centers on presenting a consistent point of view.
Spotlight on Technology
Highlighting IST’s technology-based products and services.
IST's White Glove Workplace Services Assessment takes a hard look at every one of those touchpoints, mail, print, reception, hospitality, meetings, and shows you exactly where the experience is falling short of five-star, and exactly how to fix it. No guesswork.
When IST comes on-site, we bring our proprietary IST Suite platform with us — a fully web-based management system built to layer directly on top of your existing environment. No rip-and-replace. No months-long implementation. No headaches. Just smarter operations, starting now.
Picture this: It’s Tuesday morning. You’re managing a complex, multi-site office environment. A vendor missed a service window. Three work orders are sitting somewhere in an email chain. And nobody can tell you whether last month’s copy center performance was on target or off the rails.
Innovate & Integrate: Bridging People, Technology, and Service
Exploring technology, leadership, and management development, with employee engagements and culture.
Most organizations don’t think about records management until something goes wrong — a lawsuit, an audit, a breach. By then, the damage is already done. Here’s what poor information governance actually costs.
Handling confidential documents comes with real pressure, especially in environments where sensitive information moves constantly and mistakes can have serious consequences. A student's transcript may get printed to the wrong device. A financial aid form may be left unattended in a campus office. A confidential legal e
New technology promises progress—until you’re the one responsible for making it work.
You’re balancing performance, people, and expectations. You’re thinking about disruption, adoption, and whether this change will actually deliver. And underneath it all, there’s a quiet pressure: What if this doesn’t go as planned?
Recognition
Newest employees, promotion announcements, and employee recognition. In the News and Press Releases.
Welcome, Matthew DeCurtis, Vice President of Business Development in Pennsylvania
Congratulations to Dave Hutchinson on his Promotion to Sr. National Director of Operations!
Congratulations to Ellis Rentiera on her Promotion to National Account Manager in Chicago, IL!
IST Gives Back
IST’s Community Outreach updates, articles and country-wide projects.
Join IST's fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Walk with us across 38 cities to support families and reach our $30,000 goal!
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.
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.
Events
Company and country-wide events. Cystic Fibrosis|Great Strides Walk. Blackman Bucks Blowout.
Who Will Win Blackman Bucks Blowout This Year!? Watch and SEE!
Who will be this year's Blackman Bucks Blowout Winner? Watch and See!!!!!
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! ☁️
