Employee Spotlight

Jen Krepelka
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Senior Director, Digital Media

How long have you worked for PMMI Media Group?

20 years (Am I really that old?!?)
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What is your favorite part about what you do?

A love of learning has always driven me, and I’m grateful to have had ongoing opportunities to expand my skills and knowledge.
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What is a trending topic that you're keeping a close eye on in packaging and processing/marketing/technology?

I’m especially excited about the rapid advancements in AI prototyping. Tasks that once took days can now be accomplished in just hours, opening up new possibilities for creativity and efficiency.This is some text inside of a div block.
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How did you discover/end up in the packaging/processing industry?

Determined to live in the city and use my art degree, I was excited to join the team as a Graphic Production Artist after connecting with Dave Bacho through a Craigslist posting. I started on the print side ofthe business, which gave me invaluable experience, but I quickly discovered that my heart was in the dynamic, constantly changing world of digital.
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What has been your proudest moment ormost significant project since joining the team?

I’m proud to have grown an entry-level role right out of college into a meaningful career. I’m especially grateful for the mentors along the way—many of whom are still with the company—who believed in me and supported my development.
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How would you describe the PMMI Media Group team culture?

I’m surrounded by hardworking, like-minded people who I respect professionally. They’re not only great colleagues, but the kind of people I’d choose as friends even outside of work.
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Fun fact about yourself?

I love reading just about any genre and read nearly 100 books last year. I’m looking forward to our annual Spring Break trip to Disney and spending quality time with my husband, Paul, and our kids,Alice (9) and Everett (5).
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