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The TriMega Team
While we are not a big team, the TriMega staff is certainly dedicated to meeting the needs of our members and vendor partners. Meet the TriMega Team that is working for you!
Take a minute to get to know your TriMega Team! Scroll over the pictures below to learn a little bit about each of the TriMega Team members, their responsibilities, and how they can help you best.
 Charlie Cleary
President
ccleary@trimega.org
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Charlie Cleary has been a player in the office products industry for the last thirty years. He joined TriMega as President in January 2004. Prior to this appointment, Cleary spent 14 years at the mega-dealership, Hartford Office Supply, in Hartford, Connecticut serving last as Vice President, while also serving as TriMega's Chairman of the Board. In 2004, Staples purchased Hartford Office Supply. Cleary headed the Staples integration team responsible for integrating the Hartford business into Staples. Prior to joining Hartford Office Supply in 1990, Cleary served as a general manager for Boise Cascade in the Philadelphia and Boston markets. Prior to Boise, Cleary was a sales manager at Monroe Stationers in Boston, now a Corporate Express company. Cleary's vast experience in multiple areas of the channel, allows him to bring a unique all-encompassing perspective of the industry. Cleary is a graduate of Boston College.
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Greg has been in the industry since 1984 when he joined the merchandising department at United Stationers. Greg came on board with the "old" TriMega in 1995 to manage the purchasing activities, and continued in that capacity when the TriMega that exists today, which was formed through the merger with NPA. As the Executive Vice President of Purchasing, Greg is responsible for developing TriMega supplier programs, with a goal of enhancing our members' rebates and marketing funds, and lowering our members' cost of goods.
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 Grady Taylor
Executive Vice President,
Member Development
gtaylor@trimega.org
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Grady has been in the office product industry for the past 35 years, growing up in a family owned dealership in Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from LSU in 1975 with a double major in finance and economics, which definitely helped him to understand the business better. Grady joined TriMega in 2005 as the Executive Vice- President of Membership Development. He is responsible for recruiting new dealers to the TriMega organization, helping current members run their business in any way he can be of assistance. He worked not only on the independent dealer side, but also as a power channel player when USOP went public. Grady wants everyone to know he LOVES what he does!!!
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Michael's passion for marketing was fostered at a young age growing up in his family's printing & direct mail business. Later, armed with his business degree and that family business history, Michael parlayed that experience into a position as a Marketing Specialist for Levi Strauss & Co. From the world of apparel, Michael made the (interesting) transition into the IT supplies industry with the once well-known industry distributor, Daisytek ultimately heading up the company's marketing efforts. In 2003 Michael relocated to Chicago to join TriMega where he again is responsible for developing programs, promotions & tools to help independent dealers grow their business. From catalogs to conventions, from websites to webinars, from e-marketing to exciting events, if it even smells like marketing, Michael's all over it! |
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Audrey Daniel
Customer Service
adaniel@trimega.org
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Audrey has been part of the TriMega Customer Service Team since March 2006. She is here to assist you with web payments, credits, debits, and clarifications of any questions/issues you may have. Please feel free to view her as your "starting contact" if you are unsure who you should contact with your concerns/questions, and will be glad to get you in touch with the appropriate member of the TriMega Team. |
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Rachel joined TriMega in 1999 as assistant to Greg Fish, took on the role of assistant to Charlie Cleary in 2005, and took her current position of Rebate Manager in 2006. Rachel is happy to assist with any questions, large or small, and always with the desire to show TriMega members how TriMega's Programs and reports can help increase your bottom line. |
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Janine joined TriMega Purchasing Association in September 2006 as the Cash Application Coordinator, and has recently moved over to EDI Coordinator, where she is currently responsible for EDI transmissions. After a hard day's work, you'll most likely find Janine taking down opponents on the softball field. |
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John Kelly
IT Manager
jkelly@trimega.org
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After a variety of careers as high school business teacher, public accountant, controller (Aaron's Office Furniture), IT manager (Publix Office Supplies), and systems analyst (The Systems House), John came to TriMega as an IT consultant in June 2003. His accounting/systems background has served him well over the past five years as IT Manager at TriMega. John has created, modified, and maintained the software and hardware necessary to the daily operations of our great organization and looks forward to working with TriMega's dynamic members and dedicated management and staff to meet the challenges that future growth will bring to the association. |
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Barb joined the TriMega team as Credit Manager June 2007. Barb says it has been an interesting transition after spending many years in a corporate credit environment. Her role, under the guidelines of the Finance Committee, she works with the members, our insurance company, customer service team, and the vendors to insure member accounts maintain their good standing at all times. Barb wants you to know she is available to take your questions, and assures you that if she doesn't have an answer, she knows how to use the transfer button on her phone! |
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Linda has been affiliated with the office product industry for the past 11 years, mostly on the back end processes. She joined TriMega in 2003 as the EDI Coordinator and handled cash application in her spare time. She is now TriMega's Assistant IT Manager, and is responsible for interfacing with both TriMega suppliers and members, making sure that both electronic invoicing and purchasing flow smoothly. |
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Kara Noble
Marketing Manager
knoble@trimega.org
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Kara joined the TriMega Team in June 2006 as the Marketing Coordinator after a few years in a sales position in the online education industry. A newbie to the office products world, Kara has thoroughly enjoyed learning the ropes of this great industry while working closely with both TriMega members and supplier partners. She is responsible for keeping you "in the know", by filling your inbox and your mailbox with all the important information regarding TriMega programs, promotions and events. She also helps to put together TriMega events, such as the National Convention & Tradeshow and Regional Meetings. Always excited to put a face to a name, she encourages you stop and say hi when you attend TriMega's next event! |
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Fayroz started working for TriMega in the year of 2004 and feels that being a part of the TriMega team is a very rewarding experience. As TriMega's Cash Application coordinator, Fayroz understands the need to post payments accurately and in a timely manner, and strives to uphold these standards and provide exceptional service every day. She also strongly believes that the future will continue to hold great things for TriMega, as we continue to grow and strengthen our membership, affirming the statement that TriMega Purchasing Association truly is "A Group as Strong as its Members." |
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Maureen joined the TriMega team in November of 2007 as a member of the Customer Service Department. She is available and ready to answer any questions you have regarding user set-up and payments on the TriMega website, credits, invoices, vendor information or if you just want to say hi! |
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Diane Pakonen
Customer Service Manager
dpakonen@trimega.org
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Diane is proud to be part of such a dedicated Customer Service team, which includes Cash Application, as TriMega continues to strive to meet the members' expectations. Diane joined the team in 2005 is happy to report that things have been quite exciting from a Customer Service standpoint. New technologies and website enhancements have greatly improved communications to our members, but notes that the CS team enjoys providing the personal service for TriMega members. She encourages you to feel free to contact her with any questions or requests that may arise pertaining to TriMega or the vendors. |
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Early in his career, Gene was involved in the office products industry for 12 years, moved on to other industries, and sensibly returned to office products in 2004 when he joined TriMega. He is responsible for all of the accounting functions as well as overseeing the Customer Service department. |
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Bob joined TriMega as the Purchasing Analyst in July 2007, and has been loving the challenge ever since. His job responsibilities include a myriad of product-related functions, dealing with item integrity, pricing, product codes, and keeping the TriMega item file in sync with the world. To refresh his brain and his soul, Bob plays trombone and percussion on weekends with several Chicago-based ensembles. |
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Marie Schmidt
Receptionist
mschmidt@trimega.org
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Marie was raised in an independent dry cleaning dealer family, and can relate to the work and strain of having your own business. Most of her working career was in managing hair styling salons in retail stores, such as JCPenney. She joined the TriMega team a year and a half ago. Marie is TriMega's Receptionist and is always more than willing to help out in any way she can around the office. Marie is the first smiling face you see when you step off the elevators outside of the TriMega office, however she warns you to be sure to smile back or she won't let you in!! |
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Cindy joined TriMega in June of 2006 as Executive Administrator, after 15 years in the office products industry and many more before that in customer service roles. Cindy is married to Tony, and has one daughter, Samantha, who is a high school history teacher and is married to Brandon. Her hobbies include crafting, walking, and shopping for (old stuff). |
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Carolyn has been with TriMega since November 2004. She is responsible for all of the payables which include the TriMega Vendors as well as TriMega's own expenses. Carolyn makes sure that all of the invoices and credits are processed in a timely fashion, and she deals directly with the TriMega Vendors to resolve any issues. |
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TriMega Purchasing Association
847-699-3330 | www.trimega.org
5600 N. River Road, Suite 700| Rosemont, IL 60018
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Greg Fish
Michael Morris
