Mike Martella, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Martella has been successfully operating MARCOA Publishing, Inc., for more than 40 years. He and the company began as the contracted publisher for several small military installations in California. Over time the company has grown to be one of the largest and longest established publishers of military installation guides, telephone directories, and base maps in the country.
Mr. Martella's passion for the development of a quality product continues to this day and extends to recruiting, training, and sustaining the best possible sales people available in the market. It is the drive and determination of the MARCOA sales organization that has enabled our expansion into innovative new products and services designed to meet the needs of a rapidly changing market.
Matt Benedict, President
Mr. Benedict leads MARCOA in the day-to-day operations of the business and works closely with the founder and Chairman. He has a twenty-year background in operations and business management with both large and small companies.
Prior to joining MARCOA in 2006, Mr. Benedict served in a number of management, director, and vice presidential positions with multiple catalog companies in Arizona, California, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Benedict also has extensive inventory control and product merchandising experience and has facilitated in several companies’ development and growth.
Mr. Benedict has degrees in Quantitative Economics and Statistics from the University of California, San Diego and an MBA from the University of Phoenix Online.
David Collins, Controller
Mr. Collins is responsible for all accounting functions for the organization. He also oversees the flow of advertising sales contracts between the accounting staff and other departments at MARCOA’s headquarters.
Mr. Collins has been with MARCOA since 1990. Mr. Collins has proudly served his country in both the US Navy and Reserves for over 25 years.
Quinn Smith, Director of Contracting
Ms. Smith acts as the Contract Manager for all military and civilian contracts, ensuring all customers’ expectations are handled in a professional and highly productive manner during contract performance; including option renewals, amendments, etc., in accordance with DoD Instructions and other military and civilian directives.
Prior to joining MARCOA in 2000, Ms. Smith served as an educational liaison for California colleges and universities and SeaWorld San Diego. Her considerable experience in communication and leadership has supported her current role at MARCOA in consistent customer outreach.
Ms. Smith has a B.S. degree in Aquatic Biology and minor in Communications from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Kelsey Jones, Human Resources Director
Kelsey Jones is the Human Resources Director at MARCOA. As a senior level Human Resource Management strategist, she leads MARCOA in the day-to-day HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, organizational effectiveness, workers compensation, employee relations, performance management, training, compensation, strategic consulting, leadership & employee development, and various human resources projects.
Before joining MARCOA in February 2005, Ms. Jones worked in the Gaming/Technology Industry, as well as the Hospitality Industry, serving as HR Director for some of the largest hotels in Southern California.
Ms. Jones has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR). Kelsey is an active member with the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and National Human Resources Association (NHRA).
Shane Schaetz, Director of Technology
Mr. Schaetz is responsible for defining, directing, and deploying the company’s technology initiatives.
Prior to joining MARCOA in 2007, Mr. Schaetz developed and implemented advanced information systems in over 50 locations throughout the United States.
Mr. Schaetz has B.S. degrees in Economics and Finance from the University of Minnesota.
Scott Ogan, Executive Director of Operations
In conjunction with his staff consisting of a Director and three Managers, Mr. Ogan is responsible for the daily operations of Production (Graphics, Ads and QC), Communications, Printing, Warehousing, and Facilities.
Prior to joining MARCOA in 2008, Mr. Ogan served in various managerial positions in the retail, catalog, publishing and distribution fields in California and Idaho. Most recently Mr. Ogan was the Planning Manager for Coldwater Creek and was responsible for $450 million in gross sales for this multi-channel retailer.
Mr. Ogan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from California State University, Fullerton.
Dick Hooper, National Sales Trainer
Mr. Hooper provides initial training and mentoring for new publication managers. He has over fourteen years experience with MARCOA and served in the United States Navy for twenty five years, retiring in 1996. During his time in the Navy, Mr. Hooper was stationed in all four corners of the continental United States as well as serving in numerous deployments including Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm.
Mr. Hooper is a firm believer in the value and importance of military families receiving pertinent base and local information contained in our installation newcomer’s guides prior to every PCS move. Mr. Hooper is based out of MARCOA's Pensacola, FL office.
Mike Shows, National Sales Manager
Mr. Shows oversees all military and civilian sales projects throughout the entire country including Alaska and Hawaii. He has over twenty years experience in the publishing business as a district manager and a division sales manager. Mr. Shows has personally directed consecutive year over year growth in multiple projects located in the Pacific Northwest, specifically Ft. Lewis, McChord AFB, Naval Base Kitsap, NAS Whidbey Island and Naval Base Everett military installations.
Prior to joining MARCOA in 2002, Mr. Shows served for a short period of time as a civilian Army recruiter. Mr. Shows is based out of MARCOA's Tacoma, WA office.
Joe Stoekl, Press Room Manager
Mr. Stoekl manages the MARCOA print facility, Heritage Printing. He has been with the company since 1986 and has more than 30 years experience in the print field. Mr. Stoekl and his team produce all MARCOA publications from three Heidelberg Speedmaster presses during as many printing shifts as necessary to meet the deadlines of our clients.