Elissa Decker’s Journey Through Textiles, Printing, and Leadership at Moss

Elissa Decker, a member of Women in Print Alliance, started her career surrounded by knitting machines in North Carolina. Today, she leads global procurement and textile development for PRINTING United Alliance member Moss, overseeing supply chains that span continents and product innovation that fuels world-class events and retail spaces.

In this episode, Elissa shares how her deep roots in textile design prepared her for the high-speed, ever-evolving world of print—and why mentorship, curiosity, and adaptability have been key to her 17-year rise at Moss. We talk supply chain chaos, sustainability, women in leadership, and what it means to build a career in an industry where “something new” really does happen every day.

00:00 Introduction to Elissa Decker

00:16 Overview of Moss Incorporated

00:58 Elissa's Role in Global Procurement

02:12 Challenges in Supply Chain Management

03:18 Elissa's Educational Background

04:56 Early Career in Textile Manufacturing

05:56 Transition to Moss Incorporated

09:39 Experiences in a Male-Dominated Industry

10:33 Mentorship and Women in Leadership

14:34 Encouraging Women in the Printing Industry

21:18 Attracting Young Talent to the Industry

22:46 The Ubiquity of Print