About Mailprotector
What we do.
Mailprotector exists to unleash email as the revolutionary communication tool it was meant to be, so that people can use their God-given talents to move our world forward.
Why we exist.
Mailprotector designs, builds, and supports products that help organizations secure and optimize email.
How we behave.
Finish Strong
We do whatever it takes to get the job done whether that means going over, around, or through the obstacles in our way. We work hard doing hard things because that’s where the reward is.
Own Your Work
We take the initiative to figure things out and accept the responsibility for finding the solution. We accept accountability to those depending on us.
Pursue Excellence
We are internally driven to be great at what we do. Our natural ambition comes from the passion of doing what we were created to do.
Stay Humble
We are team players who consider others’ interests as much as our own and know that only when the team wins, do we truly win.
Be Curious
We think deeply and creatively about the things we encounter with an insatiable desire to improve and a disdain for the status quo.
Invest In Others
We seek to be authentic and genuine with our teammates and our partners, because we care for them. We operate with integrity by saying what we do and doing what we say.
Sweat The Details
In our work and with our words, we are conscientious because the details make the difference.
Mailprotector Leadership
David Setzer
David Setzer | Founder & CEO
David is the Founder & CEO of Mailprotector, a SaaS-based email security, encryption, and compliance platform delivered exclusively through a network of global IT partners.
In addition to his work with Mailprotector, he and his wife, Kristin, have spent the last 30 years coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs in former communist Eastern Europe.
David resides in Greenville, SC, where he and Kristin raise their five children. There, he has been active on the boards of Greenville Technical Charter High School, NEXT Start, and Clemson University's Spiro Center for Entrepreneurial Research. He graduated from the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina and served as the President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Ben Hathaway
Ben Hathaway | Chief Technology Officer
Ben Hathaway serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Mailprotector and holds a position on its board of directors. Since taking on the role in 2008, Ben has been instrumental in steering the company's technological advancements, ensuring a world-class product experience for partners and users. His leadership extends across product design, development, operations, and support.
With over two decades of engineering experience, Ben is a seasoned product creator, driving his team's passion for building security products that are both highly effective and thoughtfully designed with user experience in mind.
Mike Eis
Mike Eis | Chief Financial Officer
Mike Eis joined Mailprotector in 2023, assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer. Bringing over two decades of expertise in finance, accounting, and operations leadership across various industries, Mike has a proven track record of success. Before joining, he was CFO for two high-growth SaaS businesses, contributing significantly to their successful exits.
Following his time at business school, Mike spent seven years in Home Depot's Growth Initiatives team, collaborating with functional leaders to design and establish new business lines. Subsequently, he transitioned into the software industry during his four-year tenure as a fractional CFO.
Originally from Michigan, Mike has called Atlanta home since his college days. Beyond his professional pursuits, he dedicates his time to his wife and four children, actively coaching their hockey and soccer teams.
Jason Samples
Jason Samples | Chief Revenue Officer
Jason Samples is a seasoned channel professional with extensive experience in the technology and cybersecurity industry. As the CRO of Mailprotector, he plays a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring the company's growth.
Jason is laser-focused on exceeding quotas and bringing revenue to the company while mentoring and instilling a passionate drive in his team to succeed. His leadership has left a lasting impact, leading teams at CyberFox, Addigy, and ConnectWise.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Jason has a background in Sports Science and is an avid sports enthusiast. He's a huge fan of football, hockey, and basketball. If he's not at a game, you can find him spending time with family by the water.
Mark Glowacz
Mark Glowacz | VP of Partner Success
Mark Glowacz, born and raised in Chicago within an entrepreneurial family, developed a fascination with technology from an early age. As a former MSP, Mark has over 20 years of IT experience in networking and technology leadership. He now leads Mailprotector's Partner Success Team as VP.
As an executive and former business owner in technology management, consulting, and outsourcing, Mark specialized in providing comprehensive IT and cloud computing solutions. His responsibilities included the general management of managed services clients, oversight of marketing and sales, spearheading new business development, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the business.
John Timko
John Timko | VP of Marketing
With over 23 years of leadership and marketing expertise in the MSP and Enterprise technology sectors, John Timko is a valuable addition to the Mailprotector team as VP of Marketing.
In his most recent role, he served as the VP of Marketing at CyberFOX, and ConnectWise, playing a pivotal role in the company's growth, culminating in its acquisition in 2019. Before that, he served as the Director of Marketing for Numara Software, a leading Enterprise IT Help Desk solution company. His contributions were instrumental in the company's success, leading to its acquisition by BMC Software.
Interestingly, before embarking on his marketing career, John had a stint as a professional baseball player for the Detroit Tigers organization and, to this day, is still involved in the sport through coaching.
Christine Gassman
Christine Gassman | VP of Community
Christine Gassman brings two decades of IT Channel expertise to her VP of Community at Mailprotector role. Christine has cultivated strong relationships with MSPs and security vendors, expanding channel footprints and strengthening go-to-market strategies for renowned companies like Datto, Cofense, and Armor Cloud Security. Her extensive experience in global channel engagement, creating partner programs, and building long-term relationships has earned her recognition on prestigious lists such as the CRN Women of the Channel and CRN Channel Chiefs.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Christine is deeply committed to making a difference in her community as a licensed foster parent for the Children's Home Society of NC and as a volunteer at the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina. She resides in Eastern NC with her four nephews and niece, alongside her rescue dogs.
