Doug Blanchard to take the helm in Chicago

IVIZE is delighted to announce that Doug Blanchard has accepted the position as Managing Partner for the Chicago market. Doug brings a high level of professionalism, strategic vision, commitment to people development, and strong sales and sales management experience that will be transferable to this important leadership position at IVIZE.

“The potential in the Chicago market is vast and, while IVIZE has a solid customer base in the area, we are ready to take our presence to the next level,” said IVIZE President and CEO Ron Self. “We were looking for an experienced business leader and strong general manager to lead our business to become one of the largest, most profitable offices in the IVIZE system. Doug is the ideal person to help us realize our full potential.”

Before joining IVIZE, Doug spent four years as a manager with Iron Mountain in Chicago with the responsibility for leading a team of 25 account executives and five market managers selling document solutions for a $275 million region. He then spent three years as general manager for ARC Digital Imaging in Chicago, successfully growing sales, profits and market share marketing document services. Over the next four years, Doug led the Chicago market for Esquire Solutions, marketing litigation support and deposition services and leading a team of 15 sales executives and six customer service representatives. Doug developed the company’s e-Discovery business quickly to become more than 30% of its revenue.

Doug was born and raised in Chicago and is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. He is married and the father of two children. In addition, he recently completed the Chicago Marathon.