Here's what some of Dan's advisers have to say about Jostens products and his services.
LAURA STANNER, HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL, DUBUQUE, IOWA
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"After advising publications for a decade, I've learned the two most important facets for a successful yearbook program include a strong, updated curriculum and a supportive, enthusiastic yearbook rep. "
"I am lucky to have found both in the Jostens team led by my rep. Dan Patters. He comes armed not only with his passion for student publications, but the best curriculum in the business created by the experienced working professionals at Jostens who understand how to make our student publication better while they learn the art of yearbooking."
"When it comes to advising publications, you can't do it alone. The professionals at Jostens know this and work hard to meet the individual needs of each school and staff. I'm always so grateful for the updated curriculum, but more importantly, the guiding support of the 'frontline' folks like Dan Patters. Whenever I need help, someone is always there to lend a hand."
KIM LEVINE, EAST BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL, WINTHROP, IOWA
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"I have found working with Dan Patters and the online software to be a very successful working experience. I have used many online programs and Josten's program does not take much time to learn and use. In fact I started using the program before any lengthy instruction"
JODI EHLERS, EDGEWOOD-COLESBURG HIGH SCHOOL, EDGEWOOD, IOWA
E-mail Jodi by clicking here OR call her at 563.928.6412
"I didn't know how easy working with Jostens was going to be... thankfully, our district had been with them for years prior to my adviser appointment. What I found out was working with Dan and Jostens isn't like a sales rep and a customer, he's more of a helpful friend that spoils us with candy!"
KARINA KRALL, NORTH CEDAR HIGH SCHOOL, STANDWOOD, IOWA
E-mail Karina by clicking here OR call her at 563.942.3341
"I have worked with Jostens ever since I began doing the yearbook approximately 15 years ago. I have always had terrific service from Jostens, and I believe they have treated me well for being a loyal customer. I believe 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.' Other companies have tried to lure me away, but I always resign my contract with Jostens. My current rep. Dan Patters has been wonderful. If I have a question or a problem, he is quick to respond and help out. This school year I had to take family medical leave due to an illness, and I was gone for some time with no replacement. Dan has helped me with deadlines, book sales, digital cameras, and costs, and he sent us John Barbee to help us with ad sales. Dan is friendly and understanding, and I feel like he is an extension of my class. My students and I call him Dan Jostens. Other companies may offer cost incentives to switch to them, but I know I get a quality product and quality people with Jostens, and I like that. As a small school with no publications budget at all, our staff has to raise all the money for our book through ad sales, book sales, personal ad sales, and one fundraiser. With Jostens help, we still manage to produce a 168 page all color book."
SUSIE HAFNER, MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL, MOLINE, IL
E-mail Susie by clicking here OR call her at 309.743.8856
"Josten's has been an amazing company to work with due to the available support sources, especially our representative, Dan Patters. During my years as the yearbook adviser, I have had to call on that support for one reason or another, and they have always responded immediately. The outstanding employees at the Josten's plant and Dan have made yearbooking fun."
KEN BALK, NORTH FAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL, WEST UNION, IOWA
E-mail Ken by clicking here OR call him at 563.422.3852
"When I walked into my situation as yearbook advisor a year ago, I had no camera, no in-design software, only a computer.
Dan was the first and only person to help me get a camera, install my software and work out the bugs with our technology system,and show me all the things needed to complete my first yearbook. Without Dan's help, I would probably still be working on our 2006 yearbook. Thanks Dan for all your help and support!!"
SISTER MARY RUTH OROPEZA
E-mail Sister Mary Ruth by clicking here OR call her at 309.786.7793
Working with Dan Patters and the Jostens Plant team has been an enriching experience as well as a blessing. People refer to Jostens as "the Cadillac" of yearbook publishers. With Dan, Judy and all the Plant team, I'm enjoying my ride with "the caddie".
MARY ROACH, EAST HIGH SCHOOL, WATERLOO, IOWA
E-mail Mary by clicking here OR call her at 319.433.2400
"I chose Jostens because as my first year as an Adviser, we had another company. The rep never called, never visited. Fortunately, my student editors were on their third year of yearbook and knew what to do. After switching to Jostens, I have had access to a super tech support hotline, summer training classes that were close enough to attend with sessions for both advisers and students, and my rep (both past and present) has always been available by email and phone, visits my school when I request it, teachs concepts to my class, and offers support and solutions when deadlines go astray."