Mike Velasquez Named VP for Business, Government Sales for Cathedral

Mike Velasquez Named VP for Business, Government Sales for Cathedral

Rome, NY – Marianne W. Gaige, Cathedral Corporation’s chairman and CEO, has announced that Mike Velasquez, formerly vice president for channel sales for OSG, has been named vice president for business and government sales for Cathedral Corporation.

Velasquez 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.

As part of his responsibilities at OSG, he directed the establishment of an indirect channel sales program in 2009, growing it from zero to more than $12 million, consistently exceeding sales quota objectives and establishing 12 new channel relationships. Prior to his role in developing channel sales, Velasquez served as manager of major accounts, supervising a department responsible for the management of more than 100 existing client relationships and representing $14 million in annual revenue. He previously was a major accounts manager, responsible for managing a base of 25 existing client relationships that generated more than $2.5 million in annual revenues. He began his career with OSG as district sales manager in 2014, a position he held for three years prior to being promoted to major accounts manager. During his tenure with the company, annual revenues grew from $5 million to $650 million.

“Mike’s experience in both direct sales and development of new opportunities for indirect sales is key to his success – as well as Cathedral’s continued success in providing outsourced business communications for both industry and government agencies,” Gaige said. “We welcome his contributions as well as his support of the growth of sales by our team in these areas.”

Velasquez is adept at developing, maintaining and expanding corporate client relationships, particularly in complex solution sales including print and digital services. He is accomplished in new business development strategy, forecasting, budgeting and team leadership.

Velasquez holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Indiana University at Indianapolis. He resides in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, and enjoys spending time with his family, the beach, and playing golf when he can find the time.

About Cathedral Corporation

Creating opportunities from technological innovation has always been an essential part of Cathedral Corporation’s strategy. Cathedral began working with the U.S. Postal Service in 1916, supplying mailed offering envelopes to its church customers. Throughout its history, the company has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of member and community-based organizations in the financial services, healthcare, higher education, municipalities and authorities, non-profit organizations, telco and utilities fields with a collection of services including data management, direct mail, print production, digital solutions and fulfillment services. Cathedral prides itself both on the quality of its products and the quality of its relationships. Known for providing a personalized experience focused on superior customer service, tailored products and commitment to quality assurance, Cathedral continually excels at positioning its clients for growth.