The Sixth Annual 'Women in Print and Promo' Highlights Inspirational Women in the Printing Industry

This article, by Elise Hacking Carr, originally appeared on Printing Impressions' sister brand Print+Promo.

Print+Promo 2019: Meet 15 Inspirational Women of the Print and Promo Sector

Print+Promo, Printing Impressions' sister brand, is proud to present its sixth annual “Women in Print and Promo” feature. This year’s group of honorees is rewriting the narrative of female representation in a traditionally male-dominated industry. They’re managing teams, driving growth and 
overseeing internal operations — all while navigating an unsettled business environment. Most importantly, they are teachers responsible for developing the next generation of inspirational women entering the workforce.

The 2019 list highlights women of varying professional backgrounds — from account managers to CEOs. Their love of a job well done is just one of many things that unite them.

Below are just some of the women in the print and promo industries included on this year's list.

Rochelle L. Heinl: Executive Vice President, Repacorp Inc., Tipp City, Ohio. What brings her joy professionally and personally: Challenges and change bring me an enormous amount of joy. I know people are not inclined to easily accept change, but in today’s day and age, it isn’t an option, it is a requirement. | Repacorp was No. 118 on the 2018 Printing Impressions 400 ranking.

Emily Myers: Vice President of Sales and Marketing, BCSI, Burnsville, Minn. Her job advice to women: Our industry is rewarding if you enjoy relationships, creativity, hard work and lots of multitasking. My advice would be to find a company that shares your values. | BCSI was No. 321 on the 2018 Printing Impressions 400 ranking.

Lynn Buck: Production Manager, Copresco, Carol Stream, Ill. Her job advice to women: In order to be successful and good at your job in printing, you need to be committed to doing whatever is necessary to meet crucial deadlines.

Madaline Gonzalez: Promotional Support and Project Manager, Safeguard, Dallas. What brings her joy professionally and personally: I’m an explorer at heart. I love the unknown and figuring out how to build something from not much.

Deborah A. Gelinas: Director, Strategic Sales – NE, American Solutions for Business (ASB), Glenwood, Minn. Her proudest career achievement: Long-lasting clients and their friendship [stand out]. People who make the statement that this business, or any sales, is not about relationships are dead wrong.

Tanya Peterson: Director of Project Management, Meridian, Loves Park, Ill. Her proudest career achievement: Being promoted to director of project management was a huge achievement for me. It gave me the opportunity to make changes in the department that I felt were long overdue and gave me a stronger voice within the company.

Alexandra Decenzo Lowe: Senior Account Manager, Hotcards, Cleveland. Her job advice to women: Learn from your mistakes, and grow from them; don’t allow them to trip you up. Be sensitive to the culture you are working in—if it is positive and full of support, it will show in your work.

Lee Ann G. Bennardo: President, Print Management, Pittsburgh. Her job advice to women: You must believe in your product. And you have to love working with people. A big part of the job is negotiating and solving problems — that often means being a creative thinker.

To view the full list of this year's inspirational women, please click here.