Meet The Staff

Matt Witham, Owner

matt@morelink.biz
503.736.0111 xt.12

Matt Witham local Portland resident graduated from Benson Technical in Printing Arts, started as a delivery driver and eventually bought the print shop. Matt merged Witham’s Printing (dba The Print Shop) with Bill Dickey in 2003. Matt enjoys tennis, golf and spending time with his wife and 2 kids. Matt serves on the board of GCIU employee pension fund.

Bill Dickey, Owner

bill@morelink.biz
503.736.0111 ext. 11

Bill is a life-long Oregon resident. His grandfather opened a shoe store on Portland’s Union Avenue in 1907. For over 100 years, at least one member of Bill's family has been doing business in Portland. Having managed and owned several businesses locally, Bill co-founded what is now known as Morel Ink in 1998.

Scott Ballo, Account Manager

scott@morelink.biz
503.736.0111 ext. 32

Scott Ballo brings over 15 years experience as a communications professional, political consultant and sometimes direct mail designer to the printing world. He possesses extensive experience in corporate public relations, and has spent time in the political trenches across the country. Those gives him the edge our clients need in delivering their print projects on time and with superior results – no matter where they are needed. When not working, Scott enjoys spending time at Portland’s many farmers markets with his wife and 4-year-old daughter.

Matt Batchelder, Account Manager

mattb@morelink.biz
503.736.0111 ext. 39

Matt Batchelder ("Matt B.") is a lifelong printer who works with our college literary publications and union-made greeting card customers.

Jay Howard, Account Manager

jay@morelink.biz
503.736.0111 ext. 18

Jay brings 20+ years experience in the promotional products industry and sports souvenir market. He’s participated in all sides of the business from accounting, small and large account management, print and on-line company stores to running recognition and safety programs. With his many years of service, Jay is known for his ability to fulfill his clients' marketing needs swiftly and professionally.

Michelle Unger, Account Manager

michelle@morelink.biz
503.736.0111 ext. 38

Michelle was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and is proud to say, “I am a fourth generation Oregonian”. She has worked in the advertising specialties industry for over 10 years, on both the manufacturing and the distributing sides. She’s passionate about animals and animal causes and is the proud owner of Max and Lilly, her two cats and Oprah, her horse. “We are just one happy family! I like to call us 'Team Unger'.”

Libby Upham, Account Manager

libby@morelink.biz
503.736.0111 ext. 41

Libby Upham comes to Morel Ink with more than 10 years of experience working for non-profit organizations and political campaigns. Using strategies ranging from mailings to promotional materials, she can help you get your message across to your targeted audience.

Melissa Jack, Accounting Manager

melissa@morelink.biz
503.736.0111 ext. 14

Melissa is happy to be part of the Morel Ink team. With 14+ years of bookkeeping experience she is always available to field any accounting questions or concerns.
Tawnjai Marr

Tawnjai Marr, Front Office

tmarr@morelink.biz
503.736.0111 ext. 23

Tawnjai Marr is likely the first person you’ll see as you enter the front doors of Morel Ink. Chances are good that she’ll also be the friendly voice that answers the phone when you call. When not being the voice of Morel, Tawnjai is a proud and happy “soccer mom” who takes every advantage of the Oregon outdoors for camping and family adventures.

Greg Phillips

Greg Phillips, Shipping Manager

greg@morelink.biz
503.736.0111 ext. 19

Gregg Phillips is the shipping department manager at Morel Ink; a position he has enjoyed for six years. What does Gregg like best about his work at Morel? “You never know what’s going to happen today. It’s never boring at Morel Ink.”
When not making sure that clients get their products in a fast and efficient manner Gregg devotes time to family and home. With a smile he states, “My two daughters in college take up most of my time and my money.”

Marci Brown

Marci Brown, Shipping Dept.

marci@morelink.biz
503.736.0111 ext. 21

Marci Brown is the shipping assistant at Morel Ink. Her main responsibility is to get the product to the customer. Marci enjoys the variety of the work at her job; especially when she’s making the deliveries and meeting Morel's customers in person.
Always looking for opportunities to be outdoors Marci used to rodeo, but these days her only wrangling involves her household pets, none of which now wears a saddle.