The Business Products Council Association announced the appointment of Dominic Pontrelli as the Executive Director for the BPCA, effective July 1st of 2015.
The Business Products Council Association is a peer group for office equipment, document solutions, and managed services dealers dedicated to enhancing the office technology industry and improving each other’s businesses. Dealer members from across the U.S. representing the industry’s leading manufacturers meet twice a year—once for business owners only and a second time to include managers for a best practices meeting.
Dominic Pontrelli retired from Ricoh, as Senior Vice President, Americas Marketing, after 34 years of service within the Ricoh Family Group. Starting as a general territory sales professional with the 3M Company in 1980, Pontrelli held numerous positions of increasing responsibility. He transitioned from 3M, to Harris/3M, to Lanier and ultimately to Ricoh which represented eight legal entities in all. He held a variety of executive Marketing and Sales roles such as Vice President of Marketing for Lanier, Vice President, Ricoh Global Services Americas, and General Manager, Ricoh Global Services Center, Ricoh Company Limited in Tokyo. Since his retirement, Dominic has since formed Pontrelli Marketing which will focus on the development of a comprehensive Marketing Foundation for Small Businesses.
Overall, Dominic’s industry experience represents 17 years of Sales and 17 years of Marketing experience, both at the executive FG500 level. He has a wealth of experience working with the dealer community as well as within the direct operations. Dominic was also involved in working with the BPCA for many years and has attended a number of BPCA meetings as a representative of both Lanier and Ricoh.
Jim Kreikemeier, BPCA President, states “With his positive energy, vast industry knowledge and enthusiasm for the industry and our organization he will be a great addition to our association. “ Jim went on the say “the BPCA is taking the services and solutions business seriously. Our members are measuring specific growth initiatives to ensure our collective success in the evolving marketplace. We are excited to have Dominic on board to support our initiatives”.
“I began working with the BPCA in 1990 as a High Volume Marketing Manager”, states Pontrelli, “I was always impressed with the high level of professionalism, integrity and passion of the BPCA members. Having the opportunity to serve these long term business relationships and friendships is truly an honor”.