About Us
The Calagaz Group began as a photography supply business run from the garage of Frank and Bea Calagaz in 1949. In 1955 they incorporated and opened for business as Calagaz Photo Supply on Holcombe Avenue, in Mobile, Alabama.
The company is now being led by 2nd and 3rd generation family members: Frank Calagaz, Chairman of the Board; Leo Calagaz, President; Pauline Calagaz McKean, Vice President of our Photo Division; Joe Calagaz, Vice President of our Commercial Printing Division.
The Calagaz Group currently employs 30 people between their divisions. From the sales of glass plates in the very beginning, to the sales of photographic supplies and commercial printing, to the design and development of brand control software, Calagaz has grown over the years from start up to a multi-million dollar firm by continually delivering above and beyond our customers' expectations.
Leo Calagaz, CEO
Leo Calagaz grew up in the photo industry. His father, Frank Calagaz, senior opened the first location of Calagaz Photo in 1955 when Leo was only 3 years old. Since that time, Leo has worked in every aspect of the business and joined as a full-time employee after graduation from Spring Hill College in 1974 with a degree in accounting, where his primary duties were sales and marketing. Today, Leo has taken over as President and CEO of The Calagaz Group, which includes Calagaz Photo, Calagaz Printing and dij’alog.
Joe Calagaz, Vice President
Joe Calagaz started working in his family’s business while still in High School. He did everything from sweep the warehouse floor to retail sales. During this time he caught the entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic shared by his father and grandfather. Following in his father’s footsteps he joined the military and subsequently attended Tulane University and earned a degree in business in 1988. After Tulane he served in the Army as a Field Artillery Officer with the Armored Calvary in Germany. After the Army Joe decided to move back to Mobile, and while continuing to serve in the National Guard and then the Reserves, he joined the family business and started Calagaz Printing.