Hall of Fame--Gillispie - A Survivor

Gillispie believes "a little luck" was involved in rising to the ranks of president at the William Byrd Press, then later CEO for Cadmus. As the president of Byrd, Gillispie formed a solid professional relationship with Wally Stettinius, Cadmus' former chairman and CEO.

"There was a substantial, mutual respect between us and the working relationship was very effective," Gillispie points out. "I think every career is part preparation and part luck. Certainly, the opportunity to have substantial responsibility in virtually every area of the printing operation was great preparation."