The Professor and the Postmaster

If you watch any television (an invention not around in my early days), you would recognize John Scherer from his TV commercials promoting his company and its educational products.



Scherer is the founder and CEO of Video Professor Inc., which is the industry leader in self-paced computer software tutorials to teach computer skills via CDs and online. The company also provides educational offerings targeted to those who want to learn about as digital photography, wireless networking, booking on-line travel, and eBay buying and selling.


Recently John Scherer and his company were honored at one of my favorite events, the National Postal Forum, held in Washington DC. The event is the mailing industry’s premier national trade show. More than 5,000 mailing industry professionals attended.


Video Professor's John Scherer received the national Corporate Business Achievement Award from USPS Chief Operating Officer Pat Donahoe and President of Mailing and Shipping Services Bob Bernstock.


"We are pleased to honor John and Video Professor for their innovation, creativity and leadership," said Bernstock. "By using Priority Mail Flat-Rate Boxes and other mailing products and programs, they have produced winning business results."


"All of us at Video Professor are gratified to receive this recognition from the United States Postal Service," said Scherer. "This is a great example of how government and private enterprise can work together to achieve mutually beneficial goals."

Video Professor Inc. Founder/CEO John Scherer met with USPS Postmaster General John Potter at the National Postal Forum.