LON MATEJCZYK

Partner-in-charge of recruiting and sales across four markets with full P&L responsibility. Grew revenue from $4.5M to nearly $10M by 2021 and led the company to Newsweek's 2020 Best Customer Service Award.

Publisher-in-charge of Colorado operations for the Colorado Springs Business Journal and Military Newspaper Group. Managed 32 staff and four Department of Defense contracts, turning a failing operation into a profitable business.

Led two sales teams covering Milwaukee suburbs for Wisconsin's largest newspaper. Launched a B2B initiative and increased active accounts by 10% through targeted team blitzes.

Full P&L responsibility for Advertising, Circulation, and Promotions. Increased overall profitability by 62% and launched multiple new products including a teen magazine and websites.

Directed Advertising, Circulation, and Promotions for a 30,000-circulation daily. Brought circulation sales in-house and negotiated all major-account contracts.

Hands-on leadership of a 24-person advertising department. Developed combination rates and launched a Total Market Coverage product.

Specialized in the marine industry and increased agency billings through consultative media buys across print, direct mail, radio, cable, TV, and outdoor.

Operated Domino's Pizza corporate yachts, tugboats, and private yacht-fishing charters throughout the Great Lakes, Bahamas, East Coast, and Caribbean.

Sold first two yachts within five months of joining. Active member of Vallarta Yacht Club Race Committee and Banderas Bay Regatta Sheriff.

Completed the Increasing Sales Force Productivity program at the Kellogg School of Management in 1999.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a major in Radio and Television and a minor in Advertising and Public Relations.