KRISTI DANNELLEY

I joined Magna IV in 1998 after working as a public accountant, and I haven’t looked back since. I’ve loved being part of the team that helped Magna IV transition from a traditional print shop to a nationally recognized full-service print and marketing provider. Because of the investments we’ve made, Magna IV is able to offer high-quality print and marketing products, including sophisticated campaign management tools, for clients ranging from mom-and-pops to Fortune 500 companies. We provide offset, digital and wide-format printing, as well as innovative technologies like marketing portals, which sets our business apart from others in the state and region.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED:

“Adapt and overcome.” My Dad said that on a daily basis when I was growing up. Life will throw you curve balls every day. Success depends on being nimble enough to change course and make the circumstances work for you.

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL?

I’ve always said that I hit the life lottery when it came to the people I have in my life. My parents are amazing examples of hard work and unconditional love. My husband shows me patience, loyalty and resilience on a daily basis. The Middletons who founded Magna IV modeled courage and determination. My Magna IV coworkers are the most dedicated and hardest-working group of individuals I’ve ever encountered.

BEST CAREER MOMENT SO FAR:

Becoming a partner at Magna IV.

BIGGEST CHALLENGES OR OBSTACLES YOU’VE FACED IN YOUR CAREER:

The recession and emergence of the digital age were challenging for Magna IV. But thanks to our great team and my tech-savvy business partner, Kent Middleton, we emerged even stronger. We embraced new technologies and new solutions like digital and UV printing to help our clients more effectively deliver their messages.

I WISH I KNEW HOW TO:

SING! Oh, how I’d love to be a rock star for just one day!

ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE YOUR 18-YEAR OLD SELF:

It’s not about you. You’ll find much more contentment and joy when let go of self-serving goals and direct your efforts toward pursuits that lift everyone up.

WHAT IS A TYPICAL WORKDAY LIKE?

Thankfully, no day at Magna IV is ever typical. That’s what makes it so fun. One day, you might find me brainstorming with clients on a big project. The next day, I could be researching a new type of equipment that would streamline the fulfillment process for our customers.

MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR JOB:

The relationships. I absolutely love helping clients turn their ideas into production and making it as easy and cost-efficient as possible for them to meet their print and marketing needs. The testimonials we receive from happy clients keep me motivated.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED:

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL?

BEST CAREER MOMENT SO FAR:

BIGGEST CHALLENGES OR OBSTACLES YOU’VE FACED IN YOUR CAREER:

I WISH I KNEW HOW TO:

ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE YOUR 18-YEAR OLD SELF:

WHAT IS A TYPICAL WORKDAY LIKE?

MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR JOB:

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

NEIGHBORHOOD:

Benton

HOMETOWN:

Malvern

LAST GOOD READ:

“The Best Yes,” by Lisa TerKeurst

FAVORITE FOOD:

Mexican

FAVORITE LUNCH SPOT:

Big Orange

FIRST THING YOU DO AT THE OFFICE:

Make a cup of tea

LATEST SPLURGE:

Frye studded cowboy boots

THINGS YOU DO OUTSIDE OF WORK:

Spend time with family, exercise, read, bow hunt

DREAM VACATION:

Two weeks in the Virgin Islands

FAVORITE SONG:

“The Woman With You” by Kenny Chesney

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