Jerry Gibbard

Jerry GibbardHuron Daily TribunePressman

As a career pressman, Jerry has applied his talents and technical knowledge to improve the capabilities and quality of the newspaper.He was hired off the family farm due to his strong mechanical and maintenance abilities and it has paid off tenfold as he has saved thousands of dollars in press replacement costs during his 24 years with the company.Jerry was instrumental in moving the newspaper through the transition to total pagination.Through the years, he has embraced the changes in technology with great enthusiasm.He always takes the necessary steps to ensure the highest quality work at all times.

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Jerry GibbardProduction DirectorHuron Daily Tribune

When Jerry became production director after nearly 20 years as a pressman, he began to tirelessly market our commercial printing capability.The effort is definitely paying off.Jerry's response to any challenge is, "We'll make it work."And he does.He never stops working with commercial print customers and Tribune associates in every department to streamline processes and consistently meet or exceed customer expectations.He has strengthened existing relationships and brought in much-needed new commercial business.Most recently, Jerry landed a contract with a twice-weekly newspaper and shopper.