Quad/Graphics Appoints Two Senior Vice Presidents

Business Wire, May 3, 2005

SUSSEX, Wis. -- David A. Blais and John C. Fowler Will Advance Company Growth and Profitability as Senior Vice Presidents of Sales and Finance, Respectively

Quad/Graphics announces the appointment of two long-term vice presidents to expanded roles within the company. David A. Blais has been named Senior Vice President of Sales & Administration and John C. Fowler has strengthened his role as Chief Financial Officer, becoming Senior Vice President of Finance & CFO.

Mr. Blais most recently served as Vice President of Operations, where he was closely aligned with Corporate Sales in developing and retaining print contracts. In his newly expanded role, he will directly oversee Corporate Sales and Customer Service, as well as Estimating, Scheduling, Paper Purchasing, Paper Sales and overall Pricing Policy. He will work directly with Quad/Graphics' three Regional Vice Presidents of Sales - Bob Wachtendonk, Tim Ohnmacht and Renee Lekan - as well as Ron Nash, Vice President of Customer Service.

"In his 20-plus years with the company, Dave has played an essential role in developing Quad/Graphics' successful sales and service strategies," said Joel Quadracci, Quad/Graphics' President & Chief Operating Officer. "Going forward, we will continue to capitalize on his acute understanding of customer needs and marketplace dynamics, and how to best leverage our unique manufacturing platform and highly skilled people to win and retain work."

Mr. Fowler, a 25-year employee, most recently served as Quad/Graphics' Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer, and is credited with helping develop, implement and finance the strategies that have catalyzed the company's profitable growth. In his newly expanded role, Mr. Fowler will build on his existing record of success overseeing Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Risk Management, Shareholder Relations, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Planning. Furthermore, he will assume executive-level responsibility for the company's Corporate Purchasing function.

"As we continue to pursue increased market share and profitable growth, John will be at the forefront of that effort," Mr. Quadracci said. "For two-and-half decades, he has been integral to building Quad/Graphics into an industry leader. I am confident that in his expanded role, he'll propel Quad/Graphics to even higher levels of success."

About Quad/Graphics

Sussex, Wis.-based Quad/Graphics is the world's largest privately held printer of magazines, catalogs and other commercial products, and the third-largest printer - public or private - in the Western Hemisphere. It has approximately 12,000 employees worldwide and boasts annual sales of $1.9 billion.

Biographies of Quad/Graphics' New Senior Vice Presidents

David A. Blais

Senior Vice President of Sales & Administration

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Mr. Blais joined Quad/Graphics' Corporate Training Program in 1984 after graduating from Western Michigan University with a degree in printing management. He worked in various departments throughout the company, including Customer Service, Scheduling and Marketing, and, for a time, also managed the Corporate Training Program. Promoted into management in 1989, Mr. Blais became Corporate Director of Marketing in 1995 where his responsibilities included developing product and pricing strategies. Mr. Blais became Vice President of Operations in 1999 where he worked closely with salespeople on developing and renewing print contracts. Currently, Mr. Blais is First Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors for the Gravure Association of America.

John C. Fowler

Senior Vice President of Finance & CFO

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Mr. Fowler began his distinguished career at Quad/Graphics in 1980 as Vice President & Controller, which, at the time, was the company's top financial position. He was already familiar with Quad/Graphics' operations, having worked for the company as an Audit and Tax Manager while employed by Arthur Andersen. During his 25-year career here, Mr. Fowler has seen company revenues grow from $20 million to nearly $2 billion, and he been instrumental in developing, implementing and financing the company's profitable growth. Mr. Fowler is a past president of the Wisconsin Association for Corporate Growth. He earned degrees in economics and accounting from Iowa State University.