Doug Pitassi of Pacific Office Automation Joins Advisory Board
For Immediate Release
Hamburg, NJ (February 9, 2018) – The Cannata Report, the leading intelligence resource for business technology and imaging solutions resellers, has named Pacific Office Automation President Doug Pitassi to its advisory board, effective immediately.
“We are very excited to have Doug join our board. A highly accomplished leader in the independent dealer channel, his contributions will be invaluable,” said CJ Cannata, EVP and publisher.
Pitassi joined Pacific Office Automation in 1989 as sales manager, was named VP of sales in 1996 and appointed president in 2007. Pacific Office Automation currently operates 25 offices in Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado.
"I look forward to representing the independent dealer on The Cannata Report’s Advisory Board. While we still have challenges ahead regarding declining clicks, there is great potential out there for dealers who embrace advancements in technology and serve as a change agent for customers," said Pitassi.
Pitassi’s appointment fills a vacancy after the resignation of Leo Bonetti, CEO of Flo-Tech. The Cannata Report's Advisory Board provides strategic advice and counsel to its management team whose mission is to produce exceptional content for independent dealers nationwide.
In addition to Pitassi, The Cannata Report’s Advisory Board includes Deb Dellaposta, president & CEO, Doing Better Business (DBB), Altoona, PA; Dan Doyle, Jr., president & CEO, DEX Imaging, Tampa, FL; Steve Gau, vice president of sales, Marco, St. Cloud, MN; Jim George, president, Donnellon McCarthy Enterprises, Cincinnati, OH; and Troy Olson, president, Les Olson Company, Salt Lake City, UT.
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