GROSS STRATEGIC MARKETING (GSM) NAMES TOM MAKEEVER NEW CHIEF SALES OFFICER

Gross Strategic Marketing (GSM) announced today that Tom Makeever has joined the organization as its Chief Sales Officer. Makeever is a 24-year veteran of the 401(k) retirement plan market and will lead the selling activities of GSM’s programs, consulting and services.

“Tom brings tremendous knowledge and expertise of the retirement plan market to GSM. Equally important is his clear focus on listening to and identifying client needs to deliver customized solutions that drive customer success.“ said President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Gross. “We are honored to have Tom join our team.”

Makeever previously held sales and marketing leadership roles at Corbel and SunGard where he was instrumental in helping define and grow the Relius and Omni products to become the dominant solution suites in the industry. Tom holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Eastern Michigan University where he graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. Makeever commented, “I've known Alan for over 23 years and have consulted with Alan as he started and then grew this business for the last two and a half years. Alan has positioned the company well and we're poised for a period of rapid and sustained growth. GSM has a pipeline of very innovative marketing programs and services that will make a real impact on our industry. I am privileged and very excited to join such a dynamic company.”

Tom Makeever is a 24-year veteran of the 401(k) retirement plan market and will lead the selling activities of GSM’s programs, consulting and services.