MARIANNE W. GAIGE

Chairman of the Board and CEO

Marianne is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Cathedral Corporation. A recent inductee into the Printing Industry (PIA) Hall of Fame, Marianne serves on the regional advisory board for The Lifetime Healthcare Companies Board of Directors (parent company of Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield), as well as on the Adirondack Bank Board of Directors, and the Board of Trustees for both Alfred University and Utica College. Marianne also serves as a member of the Mohawk Valley Economic Development Growth Enterprise Corporation (EDGE) Board of Trustees, Greater Providence RI Chamber of Commerce and the International Tennis Hall of Fame Board of Directors, and previously served on the Board of Trustees for the Imaging Network Group (INg), an International Association of Service Bureaus that provide data management, printing and mailing, and electronic billing and presentment. Marianne holds a bachelor’s degree from Alfred University and an MBA from the Harvard University Graduate School of Business, and is a Certified Public Accountant. She lives in Holland Patent, New York, and Newport, Rhode Island, with her husband, attorney Peter O. Gaige, and their daughter.

FREDERICK VAN ALSTYNE

Chief Operating Officer

Fred has more than 30 years of experience in managing businesses and providing strategic direction. He most recently served as chief operating officer of Content Critical Solutions, for which he served as a key architect at its inception. A certified public accountant, he previously served as a turnaround consultant before forming CCS, and has worked in mergers and acquisitions consulting and auditing for leading firms. He continues to be very active in the print industry, holding key roles in the Imaging Network Group (Past President and Board Member) as well as a former member of Canon’s Digital Print Advisory Council. He regularly attends key industry events such as thINK, IBTTA, Xplor and Hunkler Innovation Days, and this involvement is key to Cathedral providing best-in-class service offerings. He holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

JOHN SLANEY

Chief Technology Officer

John is an innovative, goal-driven senior executive with track record of success leading technology systems and content management solutions, delivering product development, systems integration and solutions across multiple business sectors, to include financial services, utilities, tolling and government. John has architected numerous messaging platforms delivering communications through multiple media channels. Additionally, John has an extensive background and experience in a wide range of document processing platforms leveraging technology and automation, that drive efficiency and platform growth. A graduate of SUNY Maritime College, John holds a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and computer science.

AART A. KNYFF JR.

Executive Vice President, Operations

Aart joined Cathedral Corporation as Operations Manager in Rhode Island in 1994, when Cathedral acquired Laser Image Technology, a high-volume laser print and mail company in Warwick. Aart’s expertise was instrumental in the acquisitions and consolidations of Cathedral’s Rhode Island operations during the 1990s, when Cathedral Corporation moved into the current production facility in Lincoln. Aart’s 30-year career at Cathedral includes being promoted to General Manager of the Lincoln Plant, 1994; being named corporate Vice President of Technology, 1999; Vice President and Director of Operations, 2003; and Executive Vice President of Operations, 2008.

THOMAS WILSON

Executive Vice President and General Manager, Letter Concepts

Tom attended the University of Connecticut and graduated in 1987. After working in the fundraising profession for two years, Tom co-founded Letter Concepts Inc. in 1989. He has provided professional fundraising counsel to clients throughout the United States for more than 36 years. Tom served as President of Letter Concepts Inc. from 2015–2021 and after the acquisition of Letter Concepts by Cathedral Corporation in June 2021, he became Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Letter Concepts division. During his 36 years in fundraising he has served the Archdiocese of Boston, Archdiocese of Chicago, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Diocese of Austin, Diocese of Brooklyn, Diocese of Charlotte, Diocese of Norwich, Diocese of Palm Beach, Diocese of Pittsburgh, Diocese of St. Augustine, Diocese of St. Petersburg, Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts and the Diocese of Yakima, Washington along with more than 2,000 parishes with capital campaigns, annual collections and increased offertory programs.

MARY KEATING

Sr. Vice President, Compliance and Risk Management

JEFF STANDEFER

Sr. Vice President, IT/Data Ops

Jeff’s key responsibilities include the strategic planning and growth of development technologies, product offerings, technical workflows, and overall client solutions. He maintains oversight of client development activities, management of programming and development workflows. He has 28 years of experience in the service provider industry, filling various management roles within the operational, technical, and executive arenas. Jeff studied Accounting and Information Systems at Stetson University, and is an advocate for autism awareness in his personal time.

KIMBERLEY WALTZ

Vice President, Client Relations and Postal Affairs

Kimberley Waltz, who has served as Vice President for Client Relations and Postal Affairs for the past 13 years, has amassed more than 35 years’ experience in the mailing Industry. She has been nationally recognized by the United States Postal Service (USPS), receiving the PCC Industry Leader Bronze Award in 2023, and is the only person ever to twice receive the honor. She is the current National Industry Co-Chair of the Area’s Inspiring Mail (AIM) Group. Kim is the postal liaison for the Imaging Network Group (ING) representing them at the Postmaster General’s Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) and on the Coalition for a 21st Century Postal Service (C21). She has been a key supporter of the Postal Customer Council Program, where she served on the USPS National PCCAC Advisory Committee for several years, including holding the position of National Industry Co-Chair from 2006-2008. She remains a member of the Providence Executive Board. Kim has been a frequent presenter at the National Postal Forum and numerous Postal Customer Councils around the country, along with presenting at national business organizations and conferences. Kim holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Vermont.

MIKE VELASQUEZ

Vice President, Business and Government Sales

Mike, who joined Cathedral in July 2024, has more than 20 years of progressive experience in direct sales, channel sales and sales management. In 21 years with OSG, he compiled a track record of success in complex solution sales including print and digital services in all areas of customer engagement management and was a multiple President’s Club award recipient. Mike directed the establishment of the indirect channel sales and the major accounts programs during his tenure with the company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Indiana University at Indianapolis.

JAMES MESSA

Vice President, Church Sales

Jim began his career with Cathedral in 2003 as a stewardship sales consultant. He served as customer service manager from 2004-07 prior to joining the sales department. During his tenure in sales, Jim has worked closely with several dioceses and parishes across the country and has a successful track record of raising individual parishes’ offertory programs between 25%-30%. In 2017, he was appointed Vice President of Church Sales. His primary responsibilities include managing, coaching and motivating sales executives to meet or exceed sales revenues and profitability while delivering exceptional results for clients. Jim earned a B.S. in business management from the State University of New York Institute of Technology in Utica/Rome. In addition, Jim serves his community as an elected councilman in the Town of New Hartford.

DANIELLE PLATIS

Controller

Danielle is responsible for financial management, revenue analysis and reporting for Cathedral Corporation. She joined Cathedral in 2001 as a member of the church sales team and has since assumed increasing leadership roles, directing marketing, sales support and revenue analysis. During her time as Director of Sales Support, she configured and implemented a major project at Cathedral Corporation, Salesforce.com, including writing several custom applications for quoting, order entry and loyalty program tracking. Danielle received an MBA from Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business with concentrations in eCommerce, Operations, and IT Management after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Sociology from Plattsburgh State. A mother of two daughters, she resides in Rome and in her spare time, enjoys spending time with her family and is an avid photographer.

DAVID LITTLEBROOK

Vice President of Information Technology

David joined Cathedral Corporation in 2018 and is responsible for long-term technology direction and overseeing our technical architecture, focusing on driving business solutions to streamline services, standardize business systems, and drive customer-focused solutions. He was previously the IT Director for Carbone Corporation, a subsidiary of Lithia Motors Inc. a Fortune 500 company, and ZEE Medical Inc. a business unit of McKesson Corp. a Fortune 50 company. David holds a BS in Management of Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, and an AS in Computer Programming from Bryant & Stratton College. He is also a U.S. Marine and veteran of Desert Storm.

SUZANNE ENGLISH

Vice President, Strategic Development & Communication

Suzanne, who joined Cathedral in 2020 to support the nonprofit sector, has since 2023 worked to develop new business relationships across the corporation through strategic planning and communication streams. In FY2023, she worked with the church sales team to increase new sales of church products by 87%, and of church fundraising by 27%. Bringing more than 30 years of experience, Suzanne most recently led mission and communications efforts for the Felician Sisters of North America, developing a strategic plan and marketing plans for outreach programs. She previously served seven years as a VP at Saint Vincent College, where she led award-winning branding efforts including the development of a new athletics logo and college website, social media strategy and video marketing. She holds an MBA from the University of Findlay (Ohio) and a BA in journalism/mass communication summa cum laude from St. Bonaventure University, Allegany, New York.

AL DAVIS

Vice President & Operations Manager, Letter Concepts

Al has been with LCI since its inception in 1989. He has more than thirty-four years of Catholic Church direct mail experience. His goal is the production of a personalized letter package that gets opened and has a “hand-produced” look and feel. “We take great pride in ensuring that every mailing leaves our facility accurately and on time.”

ELIZABETH ROUSSEAU

Vice President for Human Resources

Liz joined Letter Concepts as Director of Human Resources in 2010, bringing more than 20 years of experience in office management. In that role, she managed all personnel responsibilities for Letter Concepts staff, maintained employee relations and helped to implement inter-office policies and programs. Also a licensed insurance professional, she administered all insurance and benefit needs for the company as well. After the acquisition of Letter Concepts in June 2021, she was named Vice President for Human Resources for Cathedral Corporation, responsible for the human resources function including talent acquisition and management, organizational effectiveness, compensation and benefits. She has since led the implementation of a new online HR and payroll management solution, including a revised review program.

THOMAS JOHN WILSON

Vice President for Diocesan Sales

T.J. joined Letter Concepts in June of 2017 as an assistant vice president. A graduate from the University of Connecticut and a lifelong member of the Letter Concepts family, T.J. brings hands-on experience, having assisted in every department through his high school and college years. Since joining the company, he has been instrumental in leading the implementation of Direct Mail 2.0, bringing electronic support to Letter Concepts’ excellence in printing and data. He has brought on several new diocesan clients as well as helped to shepherd longtime partnerships. T.J. is a natural-born salesman having the energy and enthusiasm for success with the desire to provide exceptional customer service to our clients.

REBECCA HANCOCK

Vice President for Diocesan Sales

Rebecca joined Letter Concepts in June 2024, but she has been partnering with the company for the past five years while she served as Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship at the Diocese of Fall River, which is her home diocese. She is working with archdiocesan and diocesan clients on successfully implementing and carrying out annual appeals, capital campaigns, programming services and reporting, gift processing, lockbox services and increased offertory and annual collections within dioceses as well as individual parishes, focusing on Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. Rebecca’s nearly 25 years of experience also includes managing marketing and development programs in the health care industry and higher education at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University.