Jostens Executive and Leadership Team

Ricardo Morton, the Chief Executive Officer at Jostens, directs the company's overall strategic vision and operational execution. Morton guides Jostens in its mission to produce customized student celebration jewelry, championship jewelry, yearbooks, and graduation products. This leadership role involves steering the company through market dynamics, ensuring product innovation aligns with customer needs, and fostering a culture of achievement. Morton's oversight extends to all departments, ensuring cohesive strategy implementation across the organization. By focusing on the core business of celebrating milestones, Ricardo Morton drives Jostens' commitment to quality and enduring value, solidifying its position as a leader in personalized achievement products.

Carson James, the Vice President, Transformation & To The Chief of Staff & Chief Executive Officer at Jostens, spearheads critical organizational change initiatives and provides direct strategic support to the CEO. James orchestrates transformation projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and market responsiveness for Jostens' diverse product lines, including student celebration jewelry, yearbooks, and graduation items. This role involves bridging strategic objectives with practical implementation, ensuring seamless execution of CEO directives and fostering innovation across departments. By driving process improvements and strategic alignment, Carson James plays a pivotal part in Jostens' ongoing evolution and commitment to excellence. James's focus on transformation ensures the company remains agile and competitive in its specialized markets.

Donald Ashton, the Chief Financial Officer at Jostens, manages the company's financial health and strategic fiscal planning. Ashton oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring fiscal responsibility across the organization. This role is critical in supporting Jostens' production of customized student celebration jewelry, championship jewelry, yearbooks, and graduation products by providing the financial framework for growth and operational efficiency. Ashton's financial acumen guides investment decisions and resource allocation, directly impacting the company's ability to innovate and expand its product lines. Donald Ashton ensures robust financial controls are in place, safeguarding the company's assets and driving sustainable profitability.

Marc Wosepka, the Chief Financial Officer & Head Senior VP, Finance at Jostens, directs comprehensive financial strategies and oversees the entire finance division. Wosepka's responsibilities encompass managing capital allocation, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with all financial regulations pertinent to Jostens' manufacturing operations. This dual role involves not only strategic financial leadership but also the granular management of finance operations, supporting the production of yearbooks, championship jewelry, and graduation products. Wosepka's expertise is vital in navigating complex financial landscapes to support Jostens' market leadership. By driving financial discipline and strategic investment, Marc Wosepka enhances the company's long-term economic stability and growth potential.

Florie Ellwein, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Jostens, leads the company's human capital strategy, focusing on talent acquisition, development, and employee engagement. Ellwein cultivates a supportive and high-performance work environment essential for Jostens' production of customized jewelry, yearbooks, and graduation products. This leadership position involves developing and implementing HR policies that align with Jostens' mission to celebrate life's milestones, ensuring the workforce is equipped to deliver exceptional quality and service. Ellwein's strategic approach to HR management fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. By prioritizing employee well-being and professional growth, Florie Ellwein strengthens Jostens' organizational capacity and commitment to its people.