In this episode, we chat with industry veteran Debbie Pavletich, just months before her retirement, to look back on her remarkable career in the in-plant printing world. She reflects on her days running Briggs & Stratton’s award-winning in-plant, where her entrepreneurial mindset drove continuous improvement, cost savings, and innovation, making Briggs a model for other in-plants.

She discusses her deep involvement with the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association, where she served as president and helped grow conferences, membership, and industry collaboration. Then she takes us through the second phase of her career with Ricoh, where she transitioned into consulting to help other in-plants succeed by providing them with  techniques to improve processes, ROI analysis, and strategies for long-term success. Throughout, she emphasizes her passion for advocating the value of in-plants and the friendships she’s built through IPMA and the wider industry.