Behind The Beer

Prison Life

After college, he set his in-plant career in motion when he went to work at the St. Louis County print shop—located inside the St. Louis County Adult Correctional Facility.

"I've done my time in prison," he says with a laugh. "I did five years."

Schroeder served as both rehab counselor and printing supervisor, training residents of the facility. Employee retention wasn't a problem, and most were anxious to work in the shop due to the luxury of air conditioning and Schroeder's respect for the labor force.