About Joe
Joe Morelli began his time at Huston Patterson in 2010 as a Client Services Manager after a successful career in sport, where he spent 4 years playing professionally in North America. He attended the University of Illinois- Chicago where he was a 4-year starter, 3-year captain, All League, All Region and All-American honoree for the NCAA Division 1 soccer powerhouse. Following his playing career, Joe graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Exercise Science. After a successful time as a CSM overseeing client development for Huston Patterson’s west coast territory, Joe became Vice President of Sales & Marketing in 2014.
In just over a decade at the company, Joe has become an experienced Vice President of Sales & Marketing with a demonstrated history of success in the printing industry across North America. His current responsibilities include managing sales, project management, customer service, as well as overseeing all aspects of Huston Patterson’s brand management. Joe is also responsible for client development and service in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming as well as Canada and Mexico. During his time at Huston Patterson, Joe has been earned the award for Highest Percentage of Growth (2019), Most New Clients (2014, 2013), and Macon County’s 40 under 40. Joe also serves on the board of directors for the Associate Members of AICC, as well as the Illinois State University’s Graphic Communications Technology Advisory Board.
Joe currently lives in Illinois with his wife Tonya and their four children.
Service Area: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming & International
From Our Blog:
Breaking Down Boxes Podcast
An industry podcast was born out of the brainstorming of Joe Morelli of Huston Patterson and Gene Marino from Akers Packaging.
Attention to Detail
Numerous factors have contributed to Huston Patterson’s success but, attention to detail has stood out as a key contributor to our growth.
Spot Color to 4-Color Process
Joe Morelli of Huston Patterson talks about the pros and cons of converting a spot color to 4-color process.
Types of Files We Prefer
What types of files do the HP pre-press department work with, which do they prefer, and what are the most common issues with clients’ files?
Overcoming Barriers as a Young Professional
Huston Patterson’s Joe Morelli discusses 3 key ways of overcoming barriers as a young professional in an established industry.
Post COVID Best Practices
Joe Morelli of Huston Patterson talks about new best practices in sales, efficiency and supply chain management since the pandemic.