# Gerald F. Mahoney

> Gerald F. Mahoney was the founding chairman and CEO of Mail-Well, the printing and envelope company later known as Cenveo. He led its acquisition-led expansion and 1995 IPO, retired in 2001, and subsequently served as a director, chairman and interim CEO at Workflow Management. His career also includes private-company investments and service as an Adelphi University trustee.

- **Role:** Business executive and investor
- **Organizations:** Pavey Envelope and Tag Corporation, Mail-Well, Inc., Workflow Management, Inc., IFC Filing, LLC, Adelphi University, Arthur Andersen & Co., Keene, Bairnco, Polychrome, Transkrit, Noyac Golf Club
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Adelphi University, Master’s degree in accounting, Northeastern University
- **Known for:** Led Mail-Well’s 1995 IPO., Oversaw Mail-Well’s acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s envelope business and dozens of subsequent printing-industry acquisitions., Received Adelphi’s 2007 President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement and Friendship.

## Career timeline

- **1965** — Graduated from Adelphi University with a degree in mathematics.
- **1991** — Became chairman, president and CEO of Pavey Envelope and Tag Corporation.
- **1994** — Became chairman and CEO of newly formed Mail-Well.
- **1995** — Led Mail-Well through its initial public offering in September.
- **2001** — Retired as Mail-Well chairman, CEO and director, effective January 31.
- **2002** — Joined management and other investors in forming IFC Filing to purchase Mail-Well’s filing products division; nominated to Workflow Management’s board.
- **2003** — Appointed interim CEO of Workflow Management in January; Gary Ampulski appointed CEO in March.
- **2004** — As Workflow chairman, returned as interim CEO in March; company completed sale to WF Holdings in April.
- **2007** — Elected an Adelphi trustee in June and honored at its September Golf Classic.
- **2009** — Participated in the United Envelope buyout alongside management, Palm Beach Capital and other industry veterans.
- **2012** — Adelphi profile described private-company investing and chairmanship of two companies.

## Achievements

- Led Mail-Well’s 1995 IPO.
- Oversaw Mail-Well’s acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s envelope business and dozens of subsequent printing-industry acquisitions.
- Received Adelphi’s 2007 President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement and Friendship.

## Latest updates

- **2012-04** — Adelphi published a profile describing his private-company investing, board work and chairmanship of two companies; these are historical activities, not verified current appointments.

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