Federal Direct

Linda is a Senior Project Manager who’s been with Federal Direct for 21 years.  She is a cum laude graduate of New York Institute of Technology where she studied Graphic Design and earned a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree.  She is also a graduate of Traphagen School of Fashion, NY, where she studied fashion illustration and typography.  Linda’s background in art, her strong organizational skills, and her attention to detail are a winning combination for coordinating Direct Mail projects.

When Linda isn’t managing projects, she spends her time outdoors. Winter Hiking, Cycling and White Water Kayaking are favorite activities. She is also an animal lover, with a fondness for Cats, especially one adorable 16 pound Orange Tabby Cat.

A Project Manager at Federal Direct, Gina graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administrations, with concentrations in Management & Marketing, minoring in French. Gina’s previous experience include years of customer service and management at several major retail companies.

Gina loves the outdoors and counts fishing, hiking, kayaking, archery, and camping among her favorite hobbies. In addition to cooking, she also has a huge heart for cats, dubbed “the crazy cat lady” by those who know her.

Laura has worked at Federal Direct for 10 years, currently as a Senior Project Manager.  She attended The College of NJ.  She likes maps, libraries, and especially libraries filled with maps.  She firmly believes in eating well and travelling often.

Diana has been a Project Manager with Federal Direct since November, 2014.  Prior to joining Federal she acquired extensive experience in various roles in the Supply Chain/Logistics fields with a Medical Device company.  She attended Bergen Community College as a Business Major with a concentration in Accounting.

She enjoys spending her spare time with family and friends.  She loves the beach, enjoys playing tennis and bowling, and is a New York Jets fan and a cat lover.

Kia has been working at Federal Direct for over 5 years. After attending William Paterson University where she studied Clinical Psychology, she joined Federal Direct as a Client Service representative. Now a Project Manager, Kia manages multiple direct mail accounts. She enjoys providing clients with the best service possible and is always willing to lend a helping hand.

Coincident with her love for helping others, Shakia also partners with a non-profit organization, G.I.R.L.S – Graceful Intelligent Respectful Leaders of Sisterhood, as a vice president and mentor. She also co-founded a scholarship program, “Aquila Mouzone Scholarship Fund” in honor of her late cousin, raising money for students who don’t have the means needed to successfully continue on to college. When not giving her time to others Shakia enjoys writing, traveling and eating her way into the history of other cultures.

Linda has been a Project Manager at Federal Direct for 6 years. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Linda received her degree in Accounting. She loves working with people and tackling any challenge in front of her. Prior to working with Federal Direct, Linda worked in the banking industry.

Linda loves life, people, the beach, and taking old things and making them new. She is the mother of two sons, a beautiful daughter-in-law, and a precious granddaughter.

Maria is a cum laude graduate and recipient of the first business advisory council prize award at Montclair State University.  She has a background in sales and purchasing support and has been employed by Federal Direct since 2012 where she has made managing clients’ needs her number one priority.

Maria has been a soprano singer and folk dancer with the Coro d’italia since 2000 and also enjoys western country line dancing and karaoke.  She was recently cast in an ensemble role of Cabaret with the Theater League of Clifton. In her spare time Maria also enjoys traveling and has visited many islands and several countries, including Switzerland and spending time at her grandparents’ home in Italy.  She also enjoys times spent with family and friends and doting on her two adopted nephews.

Alexandra is a graduate of Caldwell University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing. A Project Manager with Federal, her prior experience as an Assistant Marketing and Advertising Manager at The Private Journey Magazine helped her build a strong skill set in customer relationship management and communication. Great with time management, details, and customer service, her positive attitude is contagious.

In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing and spending time at the beach. She is also huge dog lover and is the owner of a beagle.

Lynn is responsible for leading the company and its clients with the planning and execution of their digital marketing strategy. Lynn is a magna cum laude graduate of FIT where she received her Bachelors in Direct and Interactive Marketing. Lynn’s driven approach has helped companies humanize their brand and engage with their customers in multiple industries.

In her spare time, she loves working with non-profit organizations on alleviating social and environmental issues. She is an AmeriCorps alumni where she worked with community-based programs that provided assistance to minority and women business owners. Lynn enjoys traveling, searching for wild edible plants and mushrooms, and spending time with her husband.

Nick has over 10 years experience managing the day to day pre-press process and engineering. He is the Creative Director for Federal Direct’s branding and our clients’ print and web campaigns. Nick graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA in Graphic Design and is always eager to deliver quality creative solutions for any project.

Nick is an ex-collegiate and avid ice hockey player, competing in several leagues across North Jersey. He enjoys golfing, fishing and traveling with his family and lends his free time volunteering in his town, coaching local hockey clinics and his children’s sports teams.

Kent has 37 years of experience in the print and direct mail industries.  His primary areas of expertise are pharmaceutical print and fulfillment.  His close work with many of the major pharmaceutical companies has helped Federal Direct develop industry-specific programs, websites, and dashboards.  In his spare time, Kent enjoys beach volleyball, tennis, and biking.

John LaGreca began his career in Direct Mail in 1973. He then decided to venture out on his own and started his own company, Geran Mailing, in 1981 at the age of 25.  After 16 successful years in business, he made the decision to sell to Federal Direct and join the company.

VP in Sales, on March 1^st 2017 John marked his 21st year at Federal. Married to his wife Debbie, together they have 5 married children and six grandchildren. In addition, John has served as Industry Chairman of the Postal Customer Council and has been a frequent speaker at the National Postal Forum. He is a proud recipient of the John McDonald Kane and HVDMA founders’ award that honors those serving the direct mail industry.

A crazy Met fan, John also loves traveling. His goal is to hit all 50 states and visit every continent.

Paul has been with Federal Direct for 27 years as a Sales Executive tasked with Business Development. He attended SUNY at Cobleskill and lives in northern New Jersey. Paul is an active member of the New York chapter of Idealliance.

Paul is an avid golfer, competes as a pool player and is the president of the Sussex County Pool League. His two sons are both attorneys practicing in New Jersey. Paul’s favorite part of his job is meeting with his clients and providing solutions to his clients’ print and fulfillment needs.

Pete has been in web development for 11 years, and he has been with Federal Direct since 2014. He is an avid photographer and videographer and enjoys working with all forms of multimedia.

In his spare time, Pete enjoys getting down and dirty and has completed over 20 mud and obstacle races. He also enjoys hiking and taking shots of scenic overlooks and wildlife while he’s out there.