Employee Spotlights

Ƶ’s success is due to many factors, including a rich history in the communities where we live, a long-term vision that looks toward the future and the development of creative processes based on unwavering company values. Additionally, as President Don Ƶ says, “It’s the people who are part of Ƶ… who make our company truly exceptional.”
Our Employee Spotlight series was created to tell the unique stories of our people and celebrate the difference they make at Ƶ and in their communities.
Discover the story of Autumn Barker as she shares her journey as a Yearbook Customer Service Representative at Ƶ.
Meet Yearbook Rep Kirsten Smith! Passionate about helping schools, photography and design, discover how she fosters creativity at Ƶ.
Allison Schimelpfenig is a corporate recruiter, or in other words, a bridge-builder, storyteller and people-developer.
This week's employee spotlight is Jeff Wood, a Yearbook Sales Representative in the New York and Connecticut area.
This week's employee spotlight is Cassie Moore. She is an Accounting Clerk II making a difference here at Ƶ.
Meet Bob Guthrie. He is a Commercial Sales Representative who has been with Ƶ for the last 36 years. Learn more about Bob here.
Joseph Williams is a shop floor data analyst with 12 years in the printing industry, ensuring machine operations and paper inventory accuracy.
Meet Caprice Caster, the shining star of team Ƶ. Discover her inspiring journey and exceptional contributions to our success.
Meet our vibrant Ƶ Yearbook Rep, Debbie Cohen, transforming teen storytelling with passion. Learn more about Debbie here.
Candace is relatively new to Ƶ and is a Customer Service Representative Assistant. She loves that her work day is never the same and never imagined how much work goes into making a book.
Todd Herzberg is a veteran sales rep with four decades of experience in the printing industry, beginning right out of high school.
Congratulations to this week’s Employee Spotlight, Todd Wilson! Thank you for your service in the military.
Megan works in the purchasing department at our Marceline plant. We’re glad she was able to move back home and join the Ƶ team!
Dianne has worked in our Fulton facility for over ten years and enjoys her co-workers and spending time with her family.
Destiny Hancock worked at our Marceline, Missouri, plant for four years and her boyfriend also works here!
Megan is Production Scheduler at our Marceline plant, which means she helps keep the jobs running through our presses!
Kreg works in the customer service department at Ƶ – Saint Joseph. When he’s not at work, he loves spending time at the beach, reading a good book, and drinking craft beer.
Charlotte is a computer Support Specialist and has been with Ƶ for 30 years. We are so glad that she is part of the Ƶ team!
Carmen works at our print facility in Marceline, Missouri. She recently took up spelunking as a hobby!
John works in the Prepress department at Ƶ – Ripon and when he’s not at work enjoys spending time outdoors.
Lori Davis works at our plant in Fulton, Missouri, and describes herself as a people person. We’re glad to have her on our customer service team!
Jeff has been at our Saint Joseph, Michigan, location for 30 years! He’s worked in a few roles and currently works as a scheduling supervisor.
Jasmine Stark works in Customer Service at Ƶ - Brookfield and enjoys following the print product from start to finish.
Jeanie is a Donning Company Clerk in Brookfield, Missouri. Her family has a combined 95 years of working experience with Ƶ.
Sales Dept
Carolyn is a yearbook sales rep in North Carolina and does an amazing job helping schools bring their yearbook dreams to life!
Customer Service Dept
Laura Wright joined Ƶ – Fulton because she loves books, and now she’s been here for almost seven years!
Endsheet Prep Lead
Even after 46 years, Susie Watson brings her enthusiasm to Ƶ and her community. We are lucky to have her on the team!
Mailing Dept
Sara works as a Mail List Processor at Ƶ – Ripon. She’s been with us for about 1.5 years and wants to move up in the company.
Accounting Dept
This week’s Employee Spotlight is Nikki Medlin! She works in accounting in Marceline, working with final invoices for customer yearbooks.
Bindery Dept
Ripon native Rebecca Montey loves making the best quality books possible.
Marketing Dept
Web Content Specialist Danielle Finch is a great example for work-life balance
Customer Service Dept
Kim Poole used to work writing publications, now she guides clients through the printing process
Creative Services Dept
Meet Katelyn Johnson: Turning School’s Yearbook Dreams into Reality at Ƶ.
Marketing Dept
Yearbooks have always been special to marketing wordsmith Jenica Hallman
Computer Support Dept
If you have School Store questions, our eCommerce Coordinator Alyssa Black is here to help!
Pressroom Dept
Marceline Press Lead Kenny Schmitt loves seeing new technology in the pressroom
Sales Dept
Yearbook Sales Rep Jill Chittum has been working with Yearbooks since the eighth grade.
Estimating Dept
Estimator, Sarah Montey, enjoys her work at Ƶ, along with her hobbies in baking, working with her horses, gardening and hiking.
Technology Dept
Lead Business Analyst Susan Skyrme loves animals and serving in her community.
Cyber Security Dept
Cyber security supervisor Josh Whiteaker enjoys solving cases and keeping our data secure.
Finishing Dept
Trout-fishing enthusiast Kevin Pfaff enjoys document control for the Ripon finishing department.
Marketing Dept
Premedia lead and animal lover Nancy Bulen is our next employee spotlight
Purchasing Dept
Lori works in the purchasing department, where her love for books comes to life.
Cover Dept
Working in the prep cover area, Jackie supports Ƶ schools by making beautiful covers for their yearbooks.
Marketing Dept
As a marketing specialist in Overland Park, Alec enjoys the creative outlet his position provides.
Fulfillment Dept
In Vance’s 30 years working at Ƶ, she enjoys expecting the unexpected in her position. According to Vance, you never know what tasks to expect from day to day.
Sales Dept
Amanda works with schools in the East Bay area of California where she loves meeting new school personnel to expand her business.
Finance Dept
Executive Admin Assistant Cheryl Finney loves having a career that is more than just a paycheck.
Accounting Dept
As a new member of the Ƶ team, Chase enjoys the challenges of corporate accounting.
Development Dept
As an application developer, John works with data migration and helps schools merge data throughout the year. John enjoys office events and activities, including the annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Estimating Dept
Paula works with estimates to see what Ƶ can do to match competitors and enhance customer service.
Yearbook Sales Dept
As a former yearbook staff member, Brooke carries out her love for yearbook as a sales representative in Northern California. Her favorite moment as a rep is when a student’s “lightbulb moment” happens and she is able to inspire them to achieve their goals.
Cyber Security Dept
As a former yearbook staff member and adviser, Jesse works as a cyber security analyst and enjoys problem-solving and coming up with new ways to do things in his position.
Bindery Dept
Yvonne was attracted to the printing industry by her grandfather. He worked in the printing industry which made Yvonne curious to learn more.
Shipping Dept
Starting with the Ovid Bell Press, Pam started in the mailroom as a sorter and bindery helper in 1998. Pam loves the people she works with and making people laugh.
Yearbook Sales Dept

Slater continues her passion for teaching as a yearbook sales rep in the Chicago area.
Commercial Sales Dept
Sallie Buck has worked at Ƶ her entire career. Sallie enjoys that feeling of satisfaction in offering the guidance and encouragement that helps customers make sound decisions.
Cover Prep Dept
In Edythe’s 36 years at Ƶ, she has seen a wide variety of covers in her role as prep lead. She enjoys working with the sales reps and customers to make the best product possible.
Purchasing Dept
As a 40-year employee of Ƶ, Tammy “thinks in 3D” when building customer products.
Customer Support Dept
Willie Schmitt keeps his family tradition alive by joining Ƶ’s customer support team. Between his father, grandfather, aunt, brothers and sister, his family has worked at Ƶ for over 100 years.
Yearbook Sales Dept
As Yearbook Sales Assistant, Emily Sink works with sales reps and managers all over the country.
Shipping Dept
As a traffic coordinator in the shipping department, Jeanie Ford ensures our customers receive their product in a timely manner. In previous departments, she operated as a press clerk, CSR assistant and worked in scheduling.
Yearbook Sales Dept
Lori Garcia is currently in her 10th year as a yearbook sales rep for Ƶ, and she couldn’t see herself doing anything else.
Cover Prep Dept
As a Cover Prep Technician, Debbie Shiflett loves that, on a daily basis, she gets the chance to work with Ƶ’s yearbook schools to assist them in bringing their fun and creative ideas to the printed book and making them a reality.
Prepress Dept
Dawn Jahnke works in our Ripon facility and has the important job of ensuring that customer files are “up to snuff” for the presses.
Administrative Dept
For more than 20 years, when Ƶ employees need to make business travel plans, there’s only one person they call. Airfare, hotel, rental cars – Angie Warner makes it happen.
Yearbook Sales Dept
Ƶ’s Elana Sacino considers herself a “yearbook lifer” who has helped create nearly 500 books during her career.
Technology Dept
Matt Martiny loves that feeling when he finds the solution to a particularly difficult bug. He calls the feeling he gets a “code high."
Technology Dept
As a yearbook Computer Support Specialist, Linda Frakes loves working with schools to help them with their yearbooks “from start to finish.”
Estimating Dept
As an Estimating Coordinator in Saint Joseph, Mary Zech works as a liaison between the estimators and sales reps, helping to process quote requests.
Quality Dept
Roger Greer has worked for Ƶ-Ripon for nearly 25 years in a variety of capacities.
Accounting Dept
Accounting’s Renita Terry took a job with Ovid Bell 43 years ago, back when she thought Ovid was a telephone company!
Cover Dept
Working in the prep cover area, Darryl supports Ƶ schools by making beautiful covers for their yearbooks.