Management Team
Experience, Focus, Commitment
Manuel Ortiz – Chairman and CEO
Mr. Ortiz is the founder and former Chairman and CEO of Direct Group, one of the nations' largest and most successful Direct Marketing companies. He led the company from 1995 until 2007, building revenue to over $100 million, during which time he structured a successful sale to private equity. Manny is a former Philadelphia Direct Marketer of the Year. He is a recognized national expert in marketing, media and digital communications.
Kevin McPhillips – President and COO
Mr. McPhillips is a founding partner and former COO of Direct Group. From 1991 thru 1995, he served as Vice President of Operations for the Philadelphia Division of Acxiom Corporation. Kevin is a former Executive Board member of the Association for Postal Commerce, Chairman of Government Affairs for the mailing Industry trade association (MFSA) and recipient of numerous industry and government awards.
Stephen Pasi – Chief Marketing Officer
From 1997 to 2004, as Executive Vice President for JDM, Mr. Pasi led business development efforts which generated annual revenue increases from $30 million to $90 million. Steve is a former Executive Vice President with Transcontinental Direct, USA. He has an MBA from St. John's University.
Lannie Hann – Chief Strategy Officer
Lannie’s business career has spanned three decades in the Fulfillment Industry. He has led the business development efforts while working at The Hibbert Group, Hann & DePalmer and Direct Group. He was a founding partner of Hann & DePalmer and is a leader helping evolve organizations from traditional fulfillment to
today's fulfillment model of digital printing, multi channel messaging as well as traditional pick and pack. Lannie has worked closely many major Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Travel and Leisure organizations.
Mike Iorio, Sr. – Executive Vice President
Mr. Iorio is the founder of M&B Technologies, the hub company of Princeton Fulfillment Solutions. Mike is a leader in the field of Information Technology. Mike worked in early computer software development and implementation for a number of Fortune 500 industry innovators. Mike led trail blazing efforts in the development of PC software.
Ron Snyder – Chief Technology Officer
For the past twenty five years, Mr. Snyder has worked in the Direct Marketing industry with Modern Marketing, Acxiom and Direct Group. He has held the positions of VP, Operations, CIO and CTO and has extensive experience in the management and introduction of new technology and systems from beta to production. Throughout his career he has focused on providing technology-based customer solutions designed to maximize the effectiveness of client marketing efforts and ROI.
Kelly Linden – Chief Financial Officer
Kelly Linden has over 15 years of experience in the Direct Marketing Industry. She began her career at the Philadelphia Division of Acxiom after graduating from West Chester University with a degree in Accounting. Following Acxiom, Kelly spent 12 years at Direct Group holding the positions of Controller and Vice President of Finance.
Brad Pollard – Managing Director Midwest Operations
From 1992 to 2004 Mr. Pollard was the Vice President/General Manager of Webtrend, one of the largest full service direct mail service organizations on the West Coast, with revenues in excess of $60 million. In 2004 he joined Direct Group as a Senior Vice President, and assumed a lead role in the integration of two major acquisitions. Mr. Pollard served on the Board of Directors for the Direct Marketing Association of Orange County and on the Postal & Government Affairs Committee for the Mail & Fulfillment Service Association.
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