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Mark Andy appoints Craig Black as Senior VP of Domestic OEM Sales, Steve Welkley as Regional VP OEM Sales; executives bring decades of sales experience to enhance customer satisfaction

Jan 9, 2025 Press Release 2 min read

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January 9, 2025 (press release) –

January 9, 2025 | Jackie Kuehlmann
Mark Andy Welcomes New Sales Leadership to Enhance Customer Experience

Mark Andy is pleased to announce key additions to its sales leadership team as part of the company’s commitment to enhance customer satisfaction and drive mutual growth. Mark Andy welcomes Craig Black as Senior Vice President of Domestic OEM Sales and Steve Welkley as Regional Vice President OEM Sales, both bringing decades of experience in sales, leadership, and customer-focused solutions to the organization.

Craig Black, a seasoned executive with expertise in sales strategy, account management, and team development, joins Mark Andy from Baldwin Technology Co., where he served as Vice President of Sales, Americas. Prior to that, Black was Director, National Accounts for Eaton Corporation. With a proven track record of integrating sales teams and driving customer value, he will lead Mark Andy’s efforts to deliver innovative solutions tailored to customer needs. 

Steve Welkley brings more than 20 years of experience in consultative sales and business development, most recently serving as Director of National Sales at Kyocera Document Solutions. Welkley has successfully built and led high-performing sales teams focused on aligning customer solutions with business goals. 

“Craig’s leadership and expertise will enhance our ability to meet evolving customer demands while driving growth and innovation across our product portfolio,” said Mark Andy CEO Duane Pekar, “and Steve’s extensive experience in building relationships and delivering tailored solutions will strengthen our ability to serve customers at a regional level.” 

These appointments are part of Mark Andy’s broader efforts to evolve to meet the dynamics of industry consolidation and to reinvigorate the company’s commitment to all domestic converters large and small. The company aims to provide more personalized service and a single point of contact through strategic account management and a consultative selling model that focuses on delivering tailored ROI-driven solutions. 

Pekar added, “These changes to our domestic sales organization reflect Mark Andy’s long-term commitment to our customers. By realigning our approach, we intend to better serve and help our customers grow because their growth is our growth.”

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