Executive Bios
Gerald J. Cacciatore
Senior Vice President, Premedia Operations
Jerry joined Vertis Communications as Senior Vice President, Premedia Operations in August 2008. Most recently, Jerry served as Senior Vice President of Operations at Quebecor World Premedia. During his 16 years at Quebecor World, he was actively involved in all aspects of operations, technology and sales, including numerous premedia facilities and on-site customer locations. With more than 28 years experience in the printing and graphic arts industry, Jerry holds a bachelor of science degree in industrial technology from Illinois State University.
John Colarossi
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Vertis Media
John Colarossi joined Vertis Communications in January 2007. He brings more than 23 years of experience in marketing, sales, communications, and executive management in a range of high tech, telecom, and remanufacturing industries. Most recently, John was at Aftermarket Technology Corporation, where he served as president of the aftermarket segment and was responsible for full profit and loss statements for all aspects of the $22 million remanufacturer. Additionally, John has held management positions at various franchise and communications companies including AAMCO Transmissions, Capsule Communications, Digihut.com and Moran Industries. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, John is based in Clifton Park, NY.
Richard Guetzloff
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Richard was promoted to CIO in December 2007. When he joined Vertis Communications in September 2005, Richard was responsible for application and infrastructure support for over 100 locations. He implemented ITiL processes that resulted in productivity improvements in help desk and enterprise infrastructure while reducing costs. In addition, Richard rolled out Hyperion for financial and sales reporting, as well as SABRIX to standardize taxing and reporting. Prior to Vertis, Richard was responsible for IT Operations at companies such as RR Donnelley, Electrolux and US Cellular.
John V. Howard, Jr.
Chief Legal Officer, Secretary, and SVP/General Manager, Digital Solutions Group
John was named General Counsel and Secretary of Vertis Communications in July 2000 and was promoted to Chief Legal Officer in 2005. In 2008 he also assumed the management of Vertis' Technology division. Previously, he was Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Columbine JDS Systems, Inc. and Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Laser Tech Color, Inc. Prior to joining Columbine JDS and Laser Tech Color, John was Chief Intellectual Property Counsel for Andersen Worldwide, S.C. in Chicago, the parent entity of Arthur Andersen and Andersen Consulting. Before leaving for Andersen, he was Chief Counsel for Denver-based Quark, Inc., in charge of all worldwide legal matters. John serves as a Class Agent for the Class of 1984 for Washington & Lee University.
Barry Kohn
Chief Financial Officer
Barry was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Vertis Communications in May 2007 and has more than 25 years experience in finance and accounting. Prior to joining Vertis, Kohn served as CFO for United Plastics Group, Aftermarket Technology Corporation, and Grimes Aerospace Company where he effectively implemented various turnaround strategies. Barry holds a master’s degree in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, both from Ohio State University.
Doug Mann
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Advertising Inserts
Doug Mann joined Vertis Communications as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Advertising Inserts in January 2007. His role is to enhance operational and sales effectiveness, quality, and customer service. Most recently, he was at Gannett, serving in a dual role as President of Minneapolis Offset and Group Vice President of Sales and Marketing of the Gannett Offset Group. He has experience in sales leadership roles at Ariston, as well as C2 Media selling large format. At Reynolds & Reynolds, Doug held numerous positions within sales management encompassing the business forms, commercial printing, and direct mail product lines.
Charles Miotke
President, Direct Marketing
Chuck joined Vertis Communications in January 2008 to lead the Direct business. Previously, he served 19 years in senior leadership roles at Quebecor World, including President of several business segments and targeted publications, Direct Mail, Premedia U.S. Magazine Groups. He was also Executive Vice President for the Book Services group, and most recently served as Vice President, Global Manufacturing. Prior to his time at Quebecor, Chuck was at Brown Printing Company for more than ten years.