Rodney Vessell stumbled upon printing, braved several storms along the way and continues to carry the torch of a great mentor.

By Missy Smith

Today, business is good. Sales and impressions are back up to the numbers the in-plant enjoyed before September 11. Vessell says he is proud of the in-plant’s resiliency.

When he first started at the in-plant, Vessel was impressed by the tight-knit group of employees he joined.

“It was a real family-oriented atmosphere, which really makes such a difference,” he says. Vessell took that cue from Judd and tries to maintain the same level of camaraderie. It shows in his employees.