1. Shayla was born here in Minnesota
and is an only child. She’s very close
to her cousins and extended family,
most of which live in the Twin Cities
area. She considers herself a “Jane
of all Trades” (Master of None) indi-
vidual. She sews, quilts, knits and
makes some of her own beaded jew-
elry. She also enjoys watching
movies, such as period and science
fiction films and really dislikes “Real-
ity” TV shows. Shayla is an animal
lover and has two cats. Shalya’s two
year career with Merrill has consisted of working at Gray, Plant, Mooty.
Shayla Dawson : Document Service Representative/Mail Room
Cassie was born and raised in East
Bethel, MN and now lives in Min-
neapolis. She has worked for Merrill
Corporation since April 2006 at Gray,
Plant, Mooty. Although she is fairly
new to Merrill, she is as comfortable
in her position as if she has been
there for years. In 2004, Cassie grad-
uated from McNally Smith College of
Music with and A.A.S. Degree in Mu-
sic Business. She feels this experi-
ence will be a very influential stepping
stone in pursuit of her music business
career. Cassie’s organizational and administrative experience at Merrill
has helped her realize the significance of both and economic and per-
sonal relationship with any client, especially important for keeping an in-
terest in the company while meeting employee deadlines. While she’s
not working, Cassie enjoys camping, snowboarding, spending time with
her family and friends, and watching professional baseball. Go Twins!
Cassie McLean : Document Service Representative
Sherry was born in Marion, Ohio
and raised here in Minnesota. Sherry
has worked at Gray Plant for 10 years
now. Sherry joined Merrill Corporation
in August of 1997. Sherry loves work-
ing at Gray Plant and enjoys the peo-
ple and the environment. While not
working, Sherry spends her time with
her friends and family. She enjoys
reading books, listening to music, and
just plane relaxing.
Sherry Shapiro : DSC Site Manager
Though Ivy’s birthplace is St. Paul
Minnesota, she grew up in the small
town of Gurley, Alabama. After her
high school graduation she decided
she’d had enough of sweet tea and
country music and made the move
back to Minnesota. Living in Richfield,
she takes the bus to and from work,
doing her part to help the environ-
ment. Ivy has been a Merrill em-
ployee since March 2006, working in
the Copy Center from 10:30am to
7:00pm.
Ivy Gervais : Document Service Representative
Laurie was born in St. Paul, MN
and has lived in Minnesota since.
She has worked for Merrill since De-
cember 1997, during which time she
has held several different positions.
Currently, Laurie works as the Sec-
ond Shift Lead. Laurie has been rec-
ognized for her excellent Customer
Service skills and is considered an ef-
ficient and trusted Merrill employee.
Laurie’s favorite escape from work is
in Sturgis, SD, where she attends the
annual motorcycle rally every year in
August. Motorcycling is her favorite hobby. She loves rock music, her
two cats, and of course her fiancé Addam.
Laurie Zick : Document Service Representative
Josh was born in Baldwin, WI and
raised in St. Paul, Minnesota where
he still lives. Josh has been with
Merrill for five years and at Gray Plant
Mooty for four. He is recognized as
hard working, friendly, and for his
sense of humor. In his free time, Josh
enjoys watching movies and reading.
Joshua Zalusky : Document Service Representative
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