The Great Reach Team

  • Patrick

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
    pat@greatreachinc.com

    Patrick Whelan is President of Great Reach Communications, Inc., the leading provider of direct mail and digital marketing solutions to the print and direct mail industry. Patrick has a BS in business and marketing from Northeastern University and has spent the last 30 years providing marketing programs and consultation to over 700 print providers throughout North America. Patrick has been a featured speaker at industry events and has contributed to numerous industry publications. In 2009, Patrick’s contributions were formally recognized when he was inducted into the prestigious, NAPL Walter E. Soderstrom society.

    Patrick lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with his wife and their dachshund, Mia. When he’s not in his office helping printers and mailers you’ll find him on the golf course or playing with his grand kids.

  • Matt

    CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR of DIGITAL PROGRAMS
    matt@greatreachinc.com

    Matthew Hunt is the co-founder and Director at Great Reach Communications. As an early internet geek and veteran of the first dot com bubble, Matt grew up at the crossroads of printing, marketing communications, and technology. He has over 25 years of experience in email and digital marketing.

    Matt lives in the Maine countryside with his wife and sons. When he’s not behind a screen, you may find him brewing or cooking an overly complicated recipe.

  • Thomas

    SALES DIRECTOR
    tom@greatreachinc.com

    Thomas is a graduate of UMass Lowell with a BS in business and joins Great Reach after several years of sales in the financial services sector.

  • Heidi

    EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

    Heidi Tolliver-Walker boasts over two decades of experience as a commercial and digital printing industry analyst, feature writer, and content generator. Her insights are sought after by top industry publications, including What They Think, where her commentary and analysis regularly appear.

    Heidi's expertise extends beyond writing; she has authored white papers for major industry players like Canon USA, Ricoh, Konica-Minolta, and Boise-Cascade. As the author of three titles for the National Association of Printing Leadership, Heidi's impact on the industry is undeniable.

  • Tammy

    DESIGNER

    For over 20 years, Tammy has crafted unique and impactful designs for Great Reach clients.

  • Mary

    DESIGNER

    Mary has been instrumental in shaping Great Reach's unique voice, utilizing print and web tools alongside intuitive art direction skills to provide clients with impactful publications.