August 2026 Monthly Meeting

August 2026 Monthly Meeting

PCC Events provide a valuable opportunity for business mailers to gain a better understanding of Postal Service policies, programs, and procedures that have been specifically designed to improve their mailing and shipping needs.

During this GPPCC August 2026 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topic featured is:

Jon Bowman, Director of Business Development for the Direct Marketing division of Salem One, will have a presentation on Digital retargeting – taking online data and converting to direct mail

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Jon Bowman graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte in with a degree in business and a minor in economics. He also holds an MBA from Wake Forest University. He joined PostMark, Inc. following graduation from Charlotte, a small direct marketing firm in Winston-Salem, NC. Jon helped grow PostMark, Inc. into a regionally recognized direct marketing organization. He became President and majority owner of the company. In February 2019 Salem One acquired PostMark. Jon is now the Director of Business Development for the Direct Marketing division of Salem One. Salem One is a national organization with three production facilities in NC – Winston-Salem, Kernersville, and Charlotte. Salem One works with brands such as Academy Sports, Floor & Decor, Lumos, and Truist.

Through his professional work, Jon has had an opportunity to guest lecture at UNC Charlotte, Appalachian State University, Elon University, Forsyth Technical Commuinty College, and UNC Chapel Hill. Additionally, he has presented at the National Postal Forum multiple times and several other regional Postal Customer Council meetings.

Jon and his wife Beth (also a Charlotte graduate),have two sons, Andrew who is a senior in Computer Engineering at Charlotte, and Peyton a Sophomore in high school, both whom have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of America. Jon enjoys volunteering with Boy Scouts, Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited, and A Bed and A Book. Additionally, in his free time he likes to fly fish, tie flies, hike, and camp.

 

Location:

Portland Processing & Distribution Center
7007 Cornfoot Rd
Portland, OR 97218

OR Join us via Zoom if you are unable to come in-person by registering in advance: 
https://usps.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/PFMviKICTYq9ggVCVPF3mg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Greater Portland PCC meets on the second Thursday of every month from 9:00a.m. to 10:00a.m.

Registration is not necessary.

Join us for an hour of education, engagement, and networking. Feel free to come with just yourself (or bring a partner!) - hot coffee and other refreshments on us. See you there!

Event Information

Event Date 08-13-2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
Location Portland Processing & Distribution Center

Location Map

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