Ted Swoger offers more than four decades of accomplished experience in the fulfillment and direct mail industry. His valuable insight and leadership were instrumental in guiding the company through the challenges that face all start-up companies. Throughout his career, Ted has had the opportunity to establish a strong network of contacts in small and large local companies including: PNC, UPMC, EDMC, and Carlow University. The scope of his experience has spanned virtually all aspects of information distribution including both digital and offset printing, direct mailing, warehousing and fulfillment, e-commerce, as well as team building and leadership.

Even before founding MPD in 1994, he has consistently proven his ability to adapt to market conditions and solve problems in ways that make things easier for his clients. Whether driving the forklift or meeting with clients, his ability to "wear many hats" provides all of his employees the type of example that inspires them to meet and exceed whatever challenges may arise.

Jim Kaufman is a well-rounded business leader equipped and driven to handle any situation hindering corporate initiatives. A key strength is his ability to interact easily, seamlessly engaging associates at every level and communicating in a straight-forward, non-threatening way. His management expertise spans the full range of operations: HR, IT, accounting, customer service, and administrative functions. All of this is coupled with his marketing expertise, creating value propositions to customers, penetrating new niche markets, and his many years of experience in the financial services industry.

Jim is an accomplished executive with common sense and an instinctive nature. Throughout his three decades of experience, he has become a recognized leader known for his unique executive acumen in developing creative business solutions that offer significant ROI.

Additionally, with his background in technology he is able to improve operations by implementing advancements that not only make sense, but make doing business with MPD easier.

Jim graduated from Pennsylvania State University.

Doug has over two decades of experience in the customer service industry. Doug has excelled in helping customers reach their goals while working at MarketPlace Direct.

He has an uncanny ability to masterfully multitask while keeping everything running smoothly. Whether he is out in the plant helping with a last minute job, problem solving to make sure everything runs smoothly, or making his staff smile, he is always a delight to be around.

Mr. Dawson’s attention to detail, always willing to help his staff, or his above and beyond work ethic make him an asset to this company's continued success.

Doug Dawson graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh.

Ron Tevis joined MarketPlace Direct in 1995 shortly after its founding. He has over two decades experience in the direct mail, postal regulations, and printing press industries.

Ron oversees all aspects of the print production for MarketPlace Direct. He possesses a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and is very informative when customers have questions about our services.

Ron graduated from Beattie Technical Institute with a Degree in Graphic Arts.

Kim Sellers has over two and half decades experience in the direct mail industry. He has extensive training and background as a facilitator for Quality Improvement Process.

Kim was an educated Internal Auditor for the prestigious Malcolm Baldridge System. Malcol, renowned for its National Quality Improvement of Standards and Technology, has been implemented in numerous government and global businesses. Kim also helped to develop and document an MFSA (Mailing and Fulfillment Services Association) award winning letter shop training program.

Mr. Sellers came to MarketPlace Direct in 2007 and has continued to help increase company revenue. His hard working, driven, and exemplary ‘lead by example’ work ethic is never overlooked. Kim is able to think quick on his feet and is an excellent problem solver. Kim has become more than just a Production Manager he has become an asset to MarketPlace Direct.

MarketPlace Direct maintains a staff of confident, dedicated, hard-working employees, who are committed to producing quality orders on time and under budget.