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FAMILY RUN. FORWARD LOOKING. innovating to win.

We are direct marketers offering a full spectrum of solutions for national brands.

Our continuous reinvestment in people and the latest technology provides a broad array of leading edge marketing services from strategy through execution.

Let SPC help reach customers more meaningfully, building brand connections and improving its lifetime value.

It Takes All Kinds
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Our Roots
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Growing Print

Meet our leaders

People bring expertise and apply knowledge in unexpected ways to drive innovation and creatively solve problems.

Our leadership team sets the tone and culture. It provides the vision and guidance that coalesces our efforts to proactively execute smarter communications.

Paul Lefebvre

Paul Lefebvre

CEO

Adam Lefebvre

Adam Lefebvre

President

Ryan Lefebvre

Ryan Lefebvre

Executive VP of Sales & Marketing

John Gaspari

John Gaspari

COO

DAVID PARZYNSKI

DAVID PARZYNSKI

CFO

Teresa Frederick

Teresa Frederick

Sr. VP of Operations

Rob Jozefowicz

Rob Jozefowicz

SVP of Sales & Marketing

Randy Weiler

Randy Weiler

VP of Postal Affairs, Logistics & Strategy

Garrin Kapecki

Garrin Kapecki

Executive Director, SPCFuel

Beckie O'Connor

Beckie O'Connor

Executive Creative Director, SPCFuel

BILL MATTRAN

BILL MATTRAN

Senior VP Business Development

Marion Gal

Marion Gal

Director of Human Resources

Greg Ward

Greg Ward

Director of Fulfillment

Josh Gillispie

Josh Gillispie

Director of Information Systems & Technology

Maria Heart

Maria Heart

Master Scheduler & Strategic Planner

It Takes All Kinds

At SPC, we embrace the unique perspective and contribution of each employee and we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We strive every day to reflect in all that we do the principle that everyone should be treated equally regardless of age, race, gender, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, native language, gender identity, neurodiversity, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

Careers

Join the family

SPC continues to grow and is always on the lookout for smart dynamic and creative thinkers, to enhance the team. If you fit this profile, please send your resume to ryanl@specialtyprintcomm.com.

SPC also loves hearing from young people interested in what we do. Reach out today to learn more about SPC, the print industry or to be considered for an open position.

WHY WORK WITH US? We continue to invest in and utilize the latest technologies.

This includes digital inkjet web presses and variable data that allow our clients full, on-the-fly customization of their mailings. We also integrate digital technologies into our workflow as we help marketers utilize their customer data to customize mailings, target the right geographic areas, and seamlessly move large amounts of mail throughout the USPS system accurately and efficiently.

SPC actively participates in E-Verify – Please see attached notices.

Join SPC by submitting your application today!

 

Internships & Apprenticeships

Your Path to Success

Internships

Read about past interns' experiences

SPC’s Internship Program is immersive within the workplace as well as Chicago. During a 13-week rotational program, students work alongside industry experts throughout the various departments of SPC.

SPC feels it’s important for students to have a well-rounded internship to better identify what career path is the best fit. The company pays interns a competitive wage, provides comfortable housing close to the facility, and schedules social outings emphasizing what Chicago life has to offer.

APPRENTICESHIPS

Learn More about the program

SPC is launching an 8-week Apprentice Program for skilled positions within its commercial print & fulfillment divisions in Niles, IL. Beginning in April of 2021, the program will expose participants to a variety of critical roles within the production process. Through hands-on learning & skill execution, each participant will have an opportunity to assess & confirm opportunities for full-time employment.

Are you one of our future leaders? Apply today

Email or call us at 847.588.2580.

Past Interns' Experiences

“The best part of my internship with SPC was the chance to get exposure to all parts of the marketing and production process. It helped me understand the workflow of a marketing job,  from start to finish, all the details that go into getting a job done well.”

Dalton Bryant

2016 Intern

Past Interns' Experiences

“SPC’s internship program is an opportunity to get your hands dirty within a fast paced marketing organization but also a great chance to explore the city of Chicago & everything that makes the windy city so incredible. I was thrilled with everything this internship had to offer.”

Jake Wendell

2018 Intern

Past Interns' Experiences

“I really felt like my perspective was valued throughout my experience at SPC. They took the time to listen to my feedback and I felt I had a say in helping identify program improvements. SPC really values the next generation of marketers and it shows.”

Mia Bartel

2019 Intern

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It all started in 1938.

Our Roots

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1938

The Gordon Press

Paul LeFebvre’s Grandfather, Arthur George (1st Generation) gave his son Arthur Joseph (2nd Generation) his first press.

1944-1955

LeFebvre Printing

Arthur Joseph (2nd Generation) returned home from the war on an honorable discharge and opened up a printing company with a partner.

Arthur George (1st Generation) and wife, Mildred, started LeFebvre Printing in a building on Clybourn which eventually moved to Foster & Kedzie in 1955.

1955-1958

Specialty Printing

Arthur George (1st Generation) bought a farm with a printing company on the property in Lebanon, Missouri called Specialty Printing.

After a few years, they sold the farm and moved Specialty Printing to Chicago.

 

1971-1973

Passing the Torch

Arthur Joseph (2nd Generation) called Paul (3rd Generation) and handed the company over to him. Paul was just 21 years old at the time.

Paul bought and move the company to 5545 North Clark Street.

1983 & 1985

First Web Presses

Ten years later, the company was moved to 1701 Winthrop Drive in Des Plaines where Paul installed his first web press with 3 units of black and white.

In 1985, Paul bought a heat-set web press with 4-color capabilities.

1996

Specialty Print II

Adam (4th Generation) and Paul LeFebvre formed a new company in Dallas, but decided to move back to Chicago.

They then bought Johnson Printers, and started Specialty Print Communications as a mail order business.

2005

Going Digital

SPC bought its first digital press.

2009

Additional Capabilities

SPC established the SPC Lettershop.

2014-2018

Expansions & Advancements

Second Facility: Moved the Lettershop to our 7420 Lehigh Avenue location in  2014.

Third Facility: Acquired our West facility at 6400 W Howard Street for our digital presses in 2016.

Installed first Inkjet Press, the i300. Followed by the installation of the country’s first Canon Océ Prostream Inkjet Web Press.

 

2019

Answering a Need

Started SPC’s Dynamic Fulfillment Center.

2021

Direct Marketing Services

SPC Established SPCFuel, an in-house marketing department.

2022

Growing Lettershop
Expands Lettershop resources with the acquisition of American Marketing Services.

Awards

from the last 5 years

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2021

CADM Tempo Awards

1st Place: Direct Mail Channel, Annie’s Acquisition

1st Place: Best Copywriting, Annie’s Acquisition Campaign

2nd Place: Best Copywriting, Annie’s Acquisition Campaign

3rd Place: Best Art Direction, Annie’s Acquisition Campaign

2021

GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards

Best of Category: Omaha Steaks Campaign

Best of Division: Chrysler Pacifica Brochure

2020

Printing Impressions Gold Ink Awards

Bronze: Chrysler Pacifica Direct Mail Campaign

Pewter: 5 Direct Mail Campaigns: BJ’s Wholesale, Land Rover, Audi A8, Western Michigan, Ulta

2020

GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards

Best of Category: Land Rover Parts Self Mailer

2019

Printing Impressions Gold Ink Awards

Gold, Silver & Pewter: Canon Solutions Catalog

Bronze: 2 Direct Mail Campaigns: Land Rover, American Airlines

Pewter: Petco Direct Mail

2019

GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards

2nd Runner-up Best of Show & Best of Category: Canon Solutions Catalog

Best of Category: Land Rover DM

Best of Division: One Day Brochure

2019

Premier Print Awards

Award of Recognition:
Canon Solutions Catalog

Certificate of Merit:
SPC Orbital Event Invitation

2018

Premier Print Awards

Certificate of Merit: Valspar Project Guide

2018

Printing Impressions Gold Ink Awards

6 Pewter Awards: SPC Brochure, Citi AAdvantage Mailer, Citi Executive Self Mailer, Discover Acquisition Mailers, Nissan Titan Self Mailer, SPC Orbital Event Mailer

2017

GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards

Best of  Division: Lego Calendar

Best of  Division: Valspar Color Guide

2017

Premier Print Awards

Certificate of Merit: Lord & Taylor Self Mailer

Certificate of Merit: Citi AAdvantage Mailer

2016

GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards

Best of Category: Nissan Direct Mailer

2016

Printing Impressions Gold Ink Awards

People’s Choice & Gold Award: Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mailer

Silver: Nissan Direct Mailer

2016

Premier Print Awards

Award of Recognition: Citi AAdvantage Mailer

Certificate of Merit: Citi AAdvantage Admirals Club Direct Mailer

Growing Print Forum

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Join us for two back-to-back days full of education and entertainment!

This SPC event brings together industry representatives and leaders of premier collegiate print programs in North America. Together, they discuss ways to help bolster their programs and ensure graduating students have the tools needed to succeed and lead in the industry. These strategic working relationships have enabled us to have an active hand in shaping print for tomorrow.

This time, we'll be doing it virtually, opening participation up to more students and leaders, making it a potentially global event! We'll update this page as more information becomes available.

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Schedule a customized educational presentations during any lunch hour. Learn about new innovations in the print industry and SPC’s capabilities.

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PAUL LEFEBVRE

CEO

A lifelong entrepreneur, Paul defines SPC’s culture with his youthful enthusiasm and relentless energy. As CEO, he ensures SPC delivers on the promise of smart solutions produced with excellence.

Did you always plan to run your own print company?
About a month after I turned 21 years old my father called me up from out of town and said “I’m done working.”  He said I was doing a great job with the company and now I have to run it.

Do you have a favorite band or musician?
I have seen The Beach Boys over 30 times. Their music brings me back to my youth: Fast car. Top down. Music blasting.

What’s left on your bucket list?
My wife and I love to travel, and we look forward to seeing more of the world. France and Egypt are at the top of our list.

ADAM LEFEBVRE

President

As President of SPC, Adam ensures the balance of serving the customer today while improving the value proposition for both the customer and SPC in the future. Adam has been focused on achievement throughout his career and challenges the team to continuously improve systems and offerings.

Dream vacation?
It’s funny - I am not sure I have a dream vacation location. I have been very fortunate to travel to all 50 states and have been to 5 continents... so take me anywhere!

Favorite band/musician?
Phil Collins is my favorite performer of all time.
60s - The Beach Boys and Chicago
70s - Genesis
80s - Peter Gabriel
90s - Pearl Jam and Train
00s - Sister Hazel and Coldplay

Best bands that never made it - check them out
- Junior Doctor
- Ginny Blackmore
- Grand Street Cryers

RYAN LEFEBVRE

Executive VP of Sales and Marketing

Ryan is passionate about helping SPC clients navigate the ever-expanding world of direct marketing. He’s on the pulse of market trends, best practices and the latest technologies. Leading the SPC sales and marketing teams means being dedicated to each customer’s success while nurturing SPC’s talent to deliver best in class solutions. Ryan oversees SPC’s go-to market strategies, new business efforts as well as internal initiatives such as the internship program that are nurturing SPC’s future marketing leaders.

When did you find your passion for sales?
In 3rd grade, I started my own candy selling business.  I rode my bike to the White Hen convenience store to buy Now and Later + jumbo Jolly Rancher candies. I paid 10 cents each and sold them at school for 25 cents each. The profit margins were amazing! The thrill of selling hasn’t gone away to this day.

To what do you attribute your competitive nature?
I grew up in a house with 2 older brothers. I quickly learned I had to compete for whatever I wanted.

What do you still want to learn?
I’d love to learn to play the guitar. Unfortunately, I don’t have a bit of musical ability in my body. We’ll see if I can tackle this one someday!

JOHN GASPARI

COO

John started out in the print industry in his teens and rose through the ranks at one of the biggest players in the industry. He became an ISO certified quality inspector where he administered standards and best practices. At SPC, his inventiveness has led to dramatic expansions of our highly complex inline formats and inkjet web digital capabilities with four-color personalization.

What celebrity were you crazy about as a kid?
Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs’ second baseman for 16 years in the 80s and 90s. He played the game with the upmost class and did his talking on the field. Something I loved about him and lived by in my career. After high school, I was drafted into a Chicago Men’s Baseball league where I re-fell in love with playing the game. I continue to play competitively and travel across the country playing in tournaments. Up until recently, I still believed I could play in the major leagues.

Who is your favorite band/musician?
In 1976, my best friend introduced me to a band called Rush—the same year their album, 2112, came out. We listened to it repeatedly and I grew to love their music. Two years later when they toured through Chicago, my friend’s older sister took us to my first Rock concert. It was eye opening to say the least.

What is the biggest item left on your bucket list?
Golf is another passion of mine. Luckily, my wife loves golf too so she’s planned golf trips to some of the best courses in the country. We’ve been fortunate to have played Whistling Straights, Medina and several other well-known courses. I still have Sawgrass, Torrey Pines, Pebble Beach and St. Andrews on my bucket list. Fingers crossed!!

DAVID PARZYNSKI

CFO

David is a proven financial executive with over 30 years of experience with both private and public companies. His strengths include financial reporting, budgeting, analysis and implementing internal controls.

What’s your dream vacation destination?
Paris, France to enjoy their food, art, history, people and the beauty of one of the world’s greatest cities.

What is the quote you admire the most?
“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are but tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”  - RALPH WALDO EMERSON

What’s your favorite memory being a Michigan football fan to this day?
Attending the 1998 Rose Bowl with my three brothers, also big Michigan fans, where the Wolverines completed their 1997 undefeated season with a victory over Washington State. After the game I ran onto the field to celebrate winning our 11th National Championship with the Michigan football players.

TERESA FREDERICK

Senior Vice President of Operations

Teresa has 25+ years’ experience of overseeing change and expansion in this fast-paced industry. She has a dynamic, results-oriented management style based upon mutual respect, truth, and transparency. Her ability to streamline processes to increase efficiency and productivity, while introducing innovative continuous improvement initiatives, has made her an integral part of SPC’s success.

What celebrity were you crazy about as a kid?
Ernie Banks, Mr. Cub was my hero growing up. I am one of six children and there was nothing better than all of us watching a Cubs game.

What’s your dream vacation destination?
Vera Cruz Mexico. I love blending in with the locals and having the full experience of the culture there.

What is your personal motto?
The first place I worked in this industry taught me to “put our customers first, put our company second, and everything else will fall in place” and it sure is nice to be working somewhere again that truly believes this and operates this way.

Rob Jozefowicz

SVP of Sales & Marketing

Being a people person that enjoys meeting and getting to know others; collaborating, strategizing, supplying ideas to drive outstanding results are what keeps me engaged and motivated.

My career started with a company called Uarco, where I was trained in sales and marketing from some of the most talented people in our industry. I’ve been refining my skill set ever since leading to a successful 30+ year career.

What’s your dream vacation?
I love visiting the Smoky Mountains.

Who is your favorite band/musician?
I enjoy any rock music from the 70's or 80's. Bands in particular are Bon Jovi, Queen, and Led Zeppelin.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?
Spending quality time with my family and our dog. Playing and watching many kinds of sports. We are a highly active family and are always on the go. Whatever we do, it will usually involve some type of ball. Family first and making memories is how I live my life.

Randy Weiler

VICE PRESIDENT, POSTAL AFFAIRS, LOGISTICS & STRATEGY

With 20 years’ experience of coordinating freight and USPS logistics, Randy Weiler leads the Mailing and Logistics efforts. He works with production scheduling to achieve customer delivery needs of thousands of pallets, 50+ million mail pieces and 50+ million print components monthly. In his role, he manages vendors, negotiates price, educates clients on postal regulations and promotions in order to help efficiently reduce postage costs for their direct mail campaigns.

What do you still want to learn?
The most efficient way for everything I do.

What is your dream vacation destination?
Musky fishing in Ontario, Canada to get away from it all. Hopefully to catch a fish of a lifetime. Years ago I caught a 54” musky in Canada. I want to catch another whopper.

Garrin Kapecki

Executive Director, SPCFuel

Garrin is a marketer who is well known for not following the rules.

After working in advertising at AT&T & Ameritech for 10 years, Garrin has spent the last 20 on the agency side, helping brands of all shapes and sizes navigate new marketing techniques & technologies. He helped usher in variable print technology at Meridian Media. As president of financial & business markets at Aspen Marketing, he helped clients navigate the rise of digital marketing, and as portfolio leader at Epsilon, worked with the largest bank, insurance & telecom brands to figure out the power of big data and full channel integration.

At SPC, Garrin leads SPCFuel, a talented team of data, creative and marketing technologists, continuing the push for game changing ideas that generate breakthrough results.

Do you have a favorite band or musician?
I’m a longtime fan of classic blues artists: Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters. I soak it in.

What is the biggest item left on your bucket list?
Diving with whale sharks has been a goal for 10 years now. Maybe this year is the year!

Describe your first marketing job.
I got into the advertising and promotions group at AT&T. We mostly promoted AT&T 800# services to businesses. For me, starting out at a big organization was a great way to get hands-on training across a number of marketing disciplines.

Beckie O'Connor

Executive Creative Director, SPCFuel

Beckie’s background is in brand development, print, digital, shopper, social media and direct response marketing. For the last 15 years, she has been a creative leader at agencies such as Havas Worldwide, Epsilon and Townsend Agency based in Chicago. She strives to develop winning direct marketing and experiential campaigns that raise awareness and response rates while strengthening relationships. Her strategic creative approach always keeps the end consumer's journey top of mind.

Her client experience includes Allstate, Citibank, Chase, Discover, Dish Network, Fifth Third, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and Renovo Financial.

What’s your dream vacation destination?
Europe. More specifically, Italy. The furthest I've ever gone east is Ireland (I have been probably 10 times, with great memories and stories I can share some time).

Who is your favorite band/musician?
Coldplay. A go-to add to any of my Spotify playlists. I saw them live a few times, my first time was in a very small venue in Milwaukee and still think it was the best concert I've attended!

What do you do outside of SPCFuel?
I am a mom of two toddlers, which is a lot of fun watching them experience life! Additionally, I lead the marketing efforts for Banging Gavel Brews, my family's local craft brewery in Chicago’s southwest suburbs. The brewery is a refreshing challenge which I am excited about growing.

BILL MATTRAN

Senior VP Business Development

With over 25 years of direct marketing expertise, his strength is in developing and leading strategic sales efforts to deliver marketing communications solutions across a broad value proposition. Bill's mission and vision at SPC is to bring high level solutions to senior level marketing executives.

Describe your first marketing job.
I was a 23-year-old very ambitious sales candidate who convinced the VP Sales to hire me in a renegade start-up print company. It worked!

What celebrity were you crazy about as a kid?
Clint Eastwood in the “spaghetti westerns” that made him famous.

What is your personal motto?
All you have to do is do what you said you would do.

Marion Gal

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

What is your dream vacation destination?
Growing up, family vacations were always to the same spot.  Because there is so much to see, now try to go to a different location every year.  I don’t have a dream destination in mind but my family and I recently spent a week in Mexico City which we really enjoyed. 

What do you still want to learn?
I really enjoy learning new things both professionally and personally.  There is so much to still learn, I can’t narrow it down to any one item.

Do you have a favorite brand or musician?
I enjoy a variety of music from different artists.  While modern music is fine, I mostly enjoy music from the 80’s or 90’s.

Greg Ward

Director of Fulfillment

Greg has over 15 years of direct marketing leadership experience both as a service provider and buyer. Prior to joining SPC, he served as the COO of Engagement Media and a Division President for RRD. Greg currently oversees SPC’s growing fulfillment operation and ecommerce integrations.

Who is your favorite band/musician?
The Band. I saw Martin Scorsese’s documentary The Last Waltz when I was in college and was hooked. I listen to a lot of blues, folk, r&b , and even bluegrass. I’m a big fan of Americana or “roots” music.

What’s left on your bucket list?
I would like to navigate the intracoastal waterway system someday. Across the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, around Key West, and up the Mississippi back to the Great Lakes. I love boating and think that would be a really cool challenge.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?
Spend time with my family, cook, attend the occasional concert or comedy show, and get back to my home state of Florida for some fishing and diving a couple times a year.

Josh Gillispie

Manager of Information Systems & Technology

Josh is quickly approaching the 20-year mark working in information technology.  His early experience as a computer technician contributed to his vast knowledge as Manager of Information Systems and Technology.  His primary goal as the IT Manager at SPC is to provide staff with the proper tools and solutions to help make them as efficient as they can be while also maintaining a safe, secure infrastructure that SPC clients can trust with their business.

What celebrity were you crazy about as a kid?
Celebrities never really fascinated me much but one athlete that I looked up to was Lou Gehrig. Probably odd for a child of the 1980s/90s to look up to a sports star from the 1920s but I connected with his mentality of sportsmanship and staying humble.

What do you still want to learn?
There is too much to list here but one thing I really enjoy learning about is other cultures. Through food/art/music/history, trying to see the world through another’s point of view.

What is the biggest item left on your bucket list?
This is somewhat of a material bucket-list item but I would really like to see the Masters in person someday.

Maria Heart

Master Scheduler & Strategic Planner

Maria’s printing career spans several decades and her experience is diverse – from sales to customer service management to scheduling. Maria’s goals are to be customer- and company-focused. Her daily intentions are to schedule work effectively and efficiently in a manner that meets the customers’ expectations and yields profitability for SPC.

Describe your first marketing job. 
As a means to earn some extra money during Christmas break, I went to work with my mom. I worked as a press jogger packing product at the end of the press. After the 2 weeks, I thought to myself I’m never going back to that place. Well, some 30+ years later, I still have that love/hate relationship with printing. Every day brings the opportunity of a new adventure and that’s what keeps me coming back.

What do you still want to learn?
How to play piano and/or speak French. Both of which I’ve been told are not in my wheelhouse from previous Continuing Ed instructors.

Do you have a hidden talent?
Not sure if this would be considered a hidden talent, but I have a knack for baking and modifying recipes to create very delicious treats.

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