Reflection: why I remain in printing: twelve years ago, I first stepped foot in Brown Printing. Here's why I've never left.(60 SECONDS)(a printing executive's narration)

Graphic Arts Monthly, September, 2005 by Repa, Scott

Being chosen as the 2004 Pressroom Operations Manager of the Year by the R&E Council of NAPL is a great honor. As I prepared my acceptance speech, I wondered what I could possibly say to measure up to the precedents set by past recipients of this award. In preparing my remarks to accept this award, three anniversaries that I've celebrated led me to think about what print means to me on a personal level.

Anniversaries are a time to reflect on the events and decisions that lead to personal milestones. For 10 years, I've had the privilege of being part of the dynamic team at Brown Printing; it was 12 years ago that I first set foot in a printing plant, having just graduated from college with a degree in American history. When I turned 34, I realized what had...

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