Maggie Waples Joins Herff Jones As Senior Vice President And General Manager Of The Yearbook Division

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Herff Jones, LLC, a division of Varsity Brands and the leading provider of graduation, recognition and achievement products and services, today announced that Maggie Waples has joined the company as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Yearbook Division.  She joins Herff Jones from Pearson, where she managed a $1B higher education portfolio that achieved double digit growth in digital sales and technology adoption.  In her new capacity, Maggie will be charged with accelerating the evolution of Herff Jones' Yearbook product.

Matt Rubel, Varsity Brands' CEO, stated, "Varsity Brands' mission starts with great people who are passionate about elevating student experiences and are committed to delivering outstanding customer service. We are making excellent progress in this regard across all three of our operating divisions – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit, and Herff Jones – and Maggie is an ideal fit to lead Herff Jones' Yearbook division.  We look forward to benefiting from her spirit of innovation and sales and marketing leadership."

John Newby, Herff Jones' President, added, "Herff Jones' Yearbook division has made significant progress over the past several years adapting to a rapidly changing market while providing exceptional service. We take great pride in the large percentage of esteemed schools that choose Herff Jones, as well as the national recognition our schools receive from prestigious organizations, including the Columbia Scholastic Press and the National Scholastic Press Association.  Maggie's 20+ years of professional experience at the intersection of education, consumer products and technology will be invaluable as we build on this exceptional performance while capturing new markets and opportunities."

Prior to her experience at Pearson, Waples served as Director of Sales and Marketing for Mandriva in Paris, France. She also held various positions with International Paper and Day Runner, Inc.  Waples received her Master of Business Administration from The Claremont Graduate University with a concentration in Marketing, and her Bachelor of Science from the University of South Alabama, with a concentration in Accounting.

About Herff Jones

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation, recognition and achievement products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for young people. A division of Varsity Brands, Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, nationally-lauded yearbooks, graduation announcements, cap and gowns, diplomas and frames and motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of sales professionals, Herff Jones has been helping elevate the student experience and celebrate academic milestones for nearly 95 years. For more information about Herff Jones or Varsity Brands, please visit www.herffjones.com or www.varsitybrands.com.

Contact:

For Varsity Brands:      
Sheila Noone
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901-251-5959
or

Perry Street Communications
Jonathan Morgan
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212-333-5525
214-965-9955

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