Welcome to ProList, the direct marketing group of experts!
Lead by Dave Lokos, ProList is the premier mail and marketing services company in the Mid-Atlantic region. Supported by a team of industry experts, our focus is on utilizing our 30+ year history in the direct mail and marketing services space to drive results for your company or organization.
Originally founded in 1989, the Postal Service was just beginning to recognize the importance of automation in mail processing, and ProList was among the first companies in the nation to provide a practical means of printing barcodes on postal pieces to allow its customers to obtain discounts. Our mission today is much the same as it was then; To help our customers reach their target audiences in the most cost-effective ways possible, and through a variety of integrated direct marketing channels.
Our direct marketing group at ProList is dedicated to providing direct marketing strategy services and solutions to drive results for you and your company or organization. Meet the ProList Team, and learn a little more about what it’s like to work with us.
Meet ProList's Direct Marketing Team.
Pete McEvoy
President/Chief Executive Officer
Pete joined ProList in early 2021 after many international accomplishments in business strategy, performance improvement, human resources, administration, and facility management among other areas. Pete has worked in several countries and in multiple business sectors including scientific research, telecom, food, energy and the non-profit sector. His initial ProList role was Chief Human Resource Officer, encompassing talent acquisition and recruiting, workforce management, employee relations, benefits, DE&I and safety. He assumed the CEO role on February 1, 2022. When announcing Pete’s appointment, ProList founder and owner, Dave Lokos said, “Pete’s spearheaded many transformative initiatives with great outcomes, and even though he’s only been here a relatively short time he truly cares about the success of the company and its people as much as I do. I chose Pete because he brings broad outside experience and perspective that few in our industry sector can match.” Pete holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations from Brunel University in London, UK and is a Senior Certified Professional of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). He and his wife, Heleny, have two adult children, Pauline and Tom. Originally from Yorkshire in Northern England, Pete enjoys adventure sports, Spotify, reading, BBQ’s, Chilean Carménère, travel and watching Leeds United in the English Premier League.
Abe Diallo
Chief Financial Officer
Abe Diallo is originally from Senegal (West Africa). He attended the University of Maryland, College Park where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree of Science. After he graduated from Robert H. Smith School of Business, he joined the ProList team in 2001 starting as a staff accountant, and working his way up to Controller in 2006, and CFO today. In that role, Abe is responsible for ProList’s financial management. When he is not at work, he likes spending time with his family, watching movies or reading books in French to reconnect with his background.
Jeff Thomas
Vice President of Sales and Business Development
While attending Duquesne University to earn his degree in Communications, Jeff began his career in direct mail when he should have been enjoying summer and holiday breaks. Who knew all that time on the mail shop floor would turn into a career? 15 years later, Jeff has extended those summer vacations into a successful career in production, management, customer service, and sales in the direct mail industry. He’s worn all the hats. Today, he leverages all of that experience into creating solutions for his clients as an account executive at ProList. When Jeff is not helping a client plan or problem solve a project he likes to play golf or spend time relaxing with his wife, daughters and two dogs.
Bryan Hannon
Vice President Print Solutions
Bryan has over 30 years’ experience in the printing industry and joined the ProList team in 2023. He started his career as an offset pressman in Bel Air, MD and has worked in all aspects of offset, digital, bindery and mailing. Bryan started his management career with Standard Register in his
twenties, as Stanfast Center Manager in New Jersey, then in North Carolina. From 2002-21, he ran
his own successful print shop in North Carolina, focused on long-term profitable client relationships through exceptional customer service and quality, until retiring in 2021, when he relocated back to Maryland.
Bryan leverages almost four decades of industry experience. His quality and service first focus, and his in-depth product and process knowledge offer assurance to customers and can satisfy all your printing and mailing requirements. When Bryan is not helping clients solve their print and mailing needs, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and gardening.
Bryan leverages almost four decades of industry experience. His quality and service first focus, and his in-depth product and process knowledge offer assurance to customers and can satisfy all your printing and mailing requirements. When Bryan is not helping clients solve their print and mailing needs, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and gardening.
Jay Hansen
Vice President of Sales Operations and Marketing
Jay brings passion, creativity, and a deep understanding of multi-channel marketing to our ProList team.
After two decades helping some of our nation’s largest retailers, smallest non-profit organizations, and diversified franchise companies maximize return on direct marketing initiatives, he continued the next ten years of his career working with publishing and digital marketing companies specializing in CRM & audience data strategy, digital & email marketing, and data monetization.
Having founded an agency dedicated to helping small/mid-sized business connect on marketing strategy and technology, Jay understands the critical need to maximize modest budgets with a sustainable approach that delivers customer acquisition, development, and revenue generation.
A father of two children, he enjoys family adventures, competitive running, sportbike riding, and a sturdy hammock on the beach.
Jay is a thoughtful, seasoned, and powerful asset at your disposal to help you budget, strategize, and successfully execute your next key initiatives.
Having founded an agency dedicated to helping small/mid-sized business connect on marketing strategy and technology, Jay understands the critical need to maximize modest budgets with a sustainable approach that delivers customer acquisition, development, and revenue generation.
A father of two children, he enjoys family adventures, competitive running, sportbike riding, and a sturdy hammock on the beach.
Jay is a thoughtful, seasoned, and powerful asset at your disposal to help you budget, strategize, and successfully execute your next key initiatives.
David Mawyer
Director of Operations
David Mawyer oversees all of production operations here at ProList. David joined the ProList team in 2013 and brought his many years of industry experience – almost 20 to be exact! – with him when he came. Previously David worked at Diversified Mailing/OpenFirst for 9 years as a laser operator, bindery operator and later bindery supervisor and forms processing manager. He also worked at Mail America in the laser, bindery and mail shop divisions. David’s primary responsibilities are scheduling and making sure that everything in the plant is running effectively and efficiently.
When he’s not overseeing production processes in the plant, David likes to relax, play with his young son and work in his yard.
When he’s not overseeing production processes in the plant, David likes to relax, play with his young son and work in his yard.
Jack Spaulding
Director of Information Systems
Jack oversees all our information systems here at ProList and has over 20 years of professional experience in technology and operations. As such, Jack is well versed in delivering solutions and services for a variety of business operations and strategic initiatives. After earning his Computer Science degree from the University of Kentucky, Jack went on to spend time in the legal, IT managed services and managed security services, and healthcare payment integrity industries. Prior to joining our team Jack was VP, Data Mining at Optum. As Director of Information Systems here at ProList, he is responsible for the vision, strategy, and implementation of technology and information systems across our organization.
When he’s not working, Jack enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, trying new foods, and baking.
When he’s not working, Jack enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, trying new foods, and baking.
Randy Rettig
Director of Material Services
Randy joined the ProList team in 2020, and oversees all aspects of our Materials division, including warehousing, logistics, and fulfillment. Randy has over 25 years of experience in operations and materials management, spanning several different industries including aviation, textiles, and auto parts. Originally from Oklahoma, Randy’s childhood love of aircraft would have him working in aviation before he graduated High School. After 16 years in the aviation industry, and working all across the United States and several countries in and around Europe, Randy moved on to become the Operations Manager at a tile distributor, and later the Distribution Center Manager for one of the largest tire distributors in the country. In his spare time, Randy enjoys leatherwork, working outside, studying computer science, and spending time with his family.
Dave Lokos
Founder
As an original founder, Dave has been with ProList for more than 30 years. Dave has a background in database management and systems design, having been the principal architect of a number of the award-winning systems at ProList—most notably, Trackmymail.com which is now a Pitney Bowes product. In recent years Dave has provided the vision and leadership for ProList resulting in an average of more than 15% annual growth over the last several years. Dave is husband to Betsy and father to their six children.
Join ProList's Team
ProList provides a range of employment opportunities within the organization. Our focused growth creates the continual need for individuals in a variety of functional areas related to our operation. If you are interested in a position within the company, please submit your resume for consideration. ProList provides a nurturing enviroment and good opportunities for employees.
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