Experience

Western States

• United States
• Paper & Forest Products
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Retired

  • Jan 2015 - Present



USPS Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC)

• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Member

  • May 2009 - Feb 2016

  The Postmaster General's Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) is a venue for the Postal Service (USPS) to share technical information with mailers and to receive advice and recommendations from mailers concerning mail related products and services. The goal is to expand the use of these products and services for mutual benefit. I am one of three industry representatives of the Envelope Manufacturers Association (EMA). MTAC meets formally four times per year at USPS Headquarters in Washington, DC. Show less



Great Lakes Graphics Association

• Greater Milwaukee Area

• Chairman - Wisconsin Advisory Committee

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2014

  As one of three states in the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) -- an affiliate of the Printing Industries of American (PIA), the Wisconsin Advisory Committee worked closely with the President of GLGA to provide education and event programming for the benefit of Wisconsin-based GLGA members. The GLGA also benefits its members in Illinois and Indiana. As one of three states in the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) -- an affiliate of the Printing Industries of American (PIA), the Wisconsin Advisory Committee worked closely with the President of GLGA to provide education and event programming for the benefit of Wisconsin-based GLGA members. The GLGA also benefits its members in Illinois and Indiana.



Western States

• United States
• Paper & Forest Products
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior VP Sales and Marketing

  • Jan 2005 - Oct 2014

  As Senior VP Sales & Marketing I worked closely with senior management to meet the company's strategic goals. That involved working with sales, customer service, and marketing personnel to present and communicate the benefits of our company's products and services. One of our missions was to educate and help our customers understand and meet the needs of the end-user. We did this to empower our customers while providing exciting new product ideas to help them achieve their goals.

• National Sales Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

  I was responsible for the hiring, training, placement, and coaching for all sales representatives and customer service representatives. Working with our regional sales managers and customer service managers we improved and grew our sales territories adding hundreds of new customers during that time period. We also started a comprehensive outside sales training module for all sales people in 2004.

• Midwest Regional Sales Manager

  • Jun 1987 - Dec 2001

  Development and management of Chicago based sales training territory, trade shows, and future markets for Western States.