There have been a lot of interesting stories about how top leaders in the ink industry got their start in the business, and William (Bill) Miller’s tale is right up there with the best. Mr. Miller, the 2013 recipient of the Ault Award, the most prestigious honor from the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM), was serving drinks at a bar when opportunity knocked. “In 1976, I was bartending in Maryland, unsure of where my future would lead,” said Mr. Miller. “I got to know ma...