Rebecca Holappa didn’t set out to become a plant director — she started as a graphic designer with a passion for creativity and problem-solving. In this episode of Her Imprint, Rebecca shares how she grew her career at Quad from design to continuous improvement and ultimately into plant leadership at one of the largest print manufacturing operations in North America. Along the way, she embraced innovation, leadership development, and a mindset of urgent improvement that reshaped both processes and people.
Rebecca discusses Quad’s commitment to culture, education, and workforce development — from youth apprenticeships to global trainee programs — and why the future of print depends on curiosity and adaptability. She also shares her perspective on AI as a tool for upskilling, not replacing talent, and offers advice to young professionals entering the industry: ask questions, stay curious, and never stop learning.
Listen to this podcast on Printing Impressions, a publication of PRINTING United Alliance, ASI’s strategic partner.
