2010 Hall of Fame: Ed Garvey - All the Right Moves

Bittersweet Success

The Garvey Group began to soar in annual sales following the acquisitions, climbing to a peak of more than $53 million in 2008. But, that was perhaps the toughest year for Ed Garvey to endure since the death of his father. His wife, Denise, became ill and passed away.

Later in the year, it became apparent that the economy was free-falling headlong into an epic slump, which would forever alter print volumes and orders. Garvey would rely on the strength of his family and his employees to pull through the twin ordeals.