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| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Herff Jones is rated below average by 43 employees, across various culture dimensions. Herff Jones employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Herff Jones’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Indianapolis, IN. See below in detail how working at Herff Jones was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Herff Jones is rated C-
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Herff Jones ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 82 Herff Jones employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Herff Jones improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 56% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 44% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Human resources was easily accessible...
What did you like most about the interview process?It was two-way street. And I was given constructive feedback
What are some of the best things about your team?Most are kind and understaning of each other's work place frustations.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Management truly caring and listening to the people.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Not heard....no one listens to suggections that could make situations better or easier to do our jobs.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?listen to the people and then act on the reccomendations.
With a mission to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands elevates the student experience, promotes participation and celebrates achievement through three unique but interrelated businesses: Herff Jones, A Varsity Achievement Brand; BSN SPORTS, a Varsity Sport Brand; and Varsity Spirit.
| Headquarter | Indianapolis, IN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.herffjones.com |
| Founding Date | 1920 |
| Tel | 3173293309 |
| Company Status | Private |
Herff Jones competitors include Jostens, Lifetouch, Entourage Yearbooks, and Varsity Spirit. Herff Jones ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Herff Jones compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

43 employees at Herff Jones have reviewed Herff Jones across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 43 Herff Jones employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Herff Jones are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Herff Jones, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Herff Jones are generally satisfied with their team. 43 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Herff Jones are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Herff Jones believe the environment at Herff Jones is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Herff Jones is comfortably fast. About 45% of the employees at Herff Jones work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Herff Jones are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Indianapolis, IN about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Indianapolis, IN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Herff Jones' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Herff Jones employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Jeff’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jeff in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Indianapolis, IN. Jeff Webb’s employees rank Herff Jones in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Top 50% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Professional Development. Webb is generally unpopular with Herff Jones employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and by employees in the Product department and African American/Black employees. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Herff Jones’s competitors, Jeff Webb ranks below Jostens CEO Michael Burgess.
The Herff Jones Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Jeff Webb, Senior Vice President Dave Burkert, and Vice President of Sales Operations Brian Fleming
Jeff Webb CEO / President
Jeff Webb serves as the CEO / President of Herff Jones.
Dave Burkert Senior Vice President
Dave Burkert serves as the Senior Vice President of Herff Jones.
Brian Fleming Vice President of Sales Operations
Brian Fleming serves as the Vice President of Sales Operations of Herff Jones. Brian started at Herff Jones in December... read more
Doug McWilliams Vice President of Operations
Doug McWilliams serves as the Vice President of Operations of Herff Jones. Doug started at Herff Jones in November of... read more
Bruce Alfreds Vice President of Business Development
Bruce Alfreds serves as the Vice President of Business Development of Herff Jones.
John Oblazney Senior Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer
John Oblazney serves as the Senior Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer of Herff Jones.
Michael Quesada VP of IT
Michael Quesada serves as the VP of IT of Herff Jones. Michael started at Herff Jones in October of 2016. Michael... read more
Phil Reid Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain
Phil Reid serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain of Herff Jones.
Roger Smith Vice President sales development
Roger Smith serves as the Vice President sales development of Herff Jones.
How much do people at Herff Jones get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Herff Jones is $113,263, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,230, or $53 per hour.
At Herff Jones, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $206,641 annually and the lowest is an Illustrator at $36,000 annually. Average Herff Jones salaries by department include: Legal at $161,768, Marketing at $110,309, Customer Support at $66,267, and IT at $97,765. Half of Herff Jones salaries are above $111,230.
26 employees at Herff Jones rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 78 ratings) while 26 employees at Herff Jones rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Herff Jones employees include job titles like Illustrator and Director of Marketing. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Herff Jones employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $84k | $84k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $106k | $106k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $241k | $241k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $284k | $284k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Herff Jones score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing Herff Jones in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Herff Jones across various culture dimensions.
Herff Jones' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.

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Who is the CEO of Herff Jones?
Herff Jones CEO is Jeff Webb, their score by employees is 54
What is Herff Jones eNPS?
The eNPS for Herff Jones is -12
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Herff Jones?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 86k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Herff Jones?
The average salaries for Operations in Herff Jones is 109k
Who are Herff Jones competitors?
Herff Jones main competitors are Jostens, Lifetouch, Entourage Yearbooks, Varsity Spirit