Minneapolis, Minn. – Chairman of the Board Harvey Mackay, of MackayMitchell Envelope Company, and Chief Executive Officer Scott Mitchell, today announced the promotion of Vice President of Sales and Marketing David Mitchell to Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective Oct. 1. As COO, Mitchell will provide company-wide leadership, management and vision in guiding the MackayMitchell organization in the development and execution of growth-focused strategies providing customers with solutions that impact business growth.

“David’s engaging style and achievements complement the organization’s strong performance-oriented culture,” said Scott Mitchell. “His impressive reputation for execution and achieving results make him an ideal choice to lead the company’s sales and operations as a senior member of the executive team.”

Prior to MackayMitchell, Mitchell was employed by the H.B. Fuller Company where he spent eight years in roles reflecting progressive responsibility in sales and marketing, including global market management and strategic account management.

Mitchell has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in English from Gustavus Adolphus College.

“When I look at the depth of talent in our organization, I’m confident that MackayMitchell is uniquely positioned to build on the well-established foundation of serving our clients’ needs,” said Mitchell. “I look forward to supporting Harvey and Scott as we develop and implement strategies that will shape our future.”

Mitchell and his wife, Andrea, have two children, Josephine and James, and live in Wayzata, Minnesota.