Pacific Office Automation (POA), the largest independent office equipment dealer in the U.S., announced the appointment of Adam Pritchett as CEO effective immediately. The announcement was made internally to employees on Jan. 2 and will be announced to customers through local staff.
Pritchett, a 21-year veteran of the company, replaces Doug Pitassi, who had taken a leave of absence from POA last fall. Pritchett has led the company since Oct. 1, when Pitassi stepped aside. He previously served as vice president of POA’s Southwest region.
The announcement came to staff from POA’s General Council Andrew Salgado and CFO Brooks Newsom who state, “Adam has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the company’s success, guiding the company through both challenges and opportunities with skill and strategic insight.”
“The executive team at POA believe Adam’s approach to leadership, his transparency, and willingness to collaborate are confirmation of his genuine commitment to the well-being of POA. His dedication to fostering a strong, united organization gives us great confidence in our continued success as we embark on the next chapter of our journey,” Newsom said.
Of the leadership transition, Pritchett said, “It’s a privilege to lead an organization I deeply care about and respect. I am dedicated to advancing the business with a focus on continued growth, while preserving the strong, tenacious culture that has always defined us.”
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About Pacific Office Automation
Founded in 1976, Pacific Office Automation (POA) is a privately held office technology company headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. POA has more than 1,400 employees across eleven states. It has grown to be the largest authorized dealer of high-quality printer manufacturers, and it commits to offering custom office solutions, state-of-the-art technology, and award-winning customer service to customers and the community. POA provides managed print services, enterprise level IT services, software, office equipment, and unified communications all over the United States.
