James M. Shanahan
President
Jim is the founder and President of Gotham Color, and he brings a unique background from the financial sector into his business perspective. He leveraged his experience and insight as an executive in the banking industry, and created a template for success in providing some of New York City’s largest financial companies with Digital On Demand, Wide Format printing, and finishing services.
As the needs of his clients began to evolve, so did Jim’s client-centered philosophy, and he began to set the wheels in motion for creating a more complete service offering that became Gotham Color. It was Jim’s belief that the client experience should be stress-free and solution-based, with the ultimate goal being the customer’s satisfaction.
That belief led him to add other services such as Creative, Offset Printing, Promotional Items, Mailhouse Services, and Variable Data Printing, thereby creating a “one-stop shopping” experience for clients with any Marketing and/or Events needs.
Jim is a member of several organizations, including the New York Private Equity Network (NYPEN), as well as the XYZ group. He is also a dedicated coach of his daughter’s soccer team, and is the President of the Harrison soccer league.
Majid M. Padellan
Art Director
Majid is the Art Director and leads Gotham Color’s Creative Department with the confidence and flair of a 22-year graphic design veteran. His diversified career experiences have been sculpted in small design firms and graphic service bureaus with high volume and tight deadlines, as well as in the Marketing divisions of top-tier accounting firms such as Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
He brings a unique perspective and balance to Gotham Creative, as he has been responsible for design and print production work for industries from fashion to finance. His in-depth knowledge of the process and procedures of production have already created numerous cost-saving opportunities for Gotham’s clients, while still ensuring them of the highest quality finished product.
Working with Gotham’s stable of in-house and freelance designers, Majid conceptualizes, storyboards and directs the focused talents of these creative minds to build beautiful presentations, promotional materials and corporate collateral.
Majid is a member of the New York-based Art Director’s Club, and is the proud father of three teenage boys.
Michael Kessel
Production Manager
Michael is a Production Manager at Gotham Color, and oversees all facets of our clients projects, and tracks the current status of each project every step of the way, in order to ensure that your deadlines are met and the quality of your finished product is exceptional.
With 15 years experience in the printing and graphic arts industry, Michael has acquired numerous skills from the various high-volume print production companies where he has worked. These skills include preflighting digital and offset files, designing and troubleshooting graphic files, color matching and correction, scanning and data merging. He can also help you set up your files for the best and most efficient method of printing.
Michael’s extensive IT training enables him to provide us, as well as our clients, with timely in-house technical support. He has also installed, configured, and maintains all of the computer equipment, both PC and Macintosh, at Gotham Color.
Ellie Reigle
Production Manager
Ellie Reigle is Production Manager at Gotham Color, as well as the Bookkeeper. She works in partnership with our other production manager in all facets of printing our client’s projects and making sure every client and every project gets the individual attention it deserves. Ellie also handles all the financial aspects of Gotham Color, including invoicing and accounts payable.
Ellie came to Gotham Color two years ago with a BA degree in Psychology and limited exposure in the printing business. While acquiring most of her industry knowledge in a hands-on capacity, Ellie has leveraged her formidable organizational skills and high-level attention to detail to boost her successful tenure as a highly valued member of the Gotham Color team.
Albert Pimentel
Print Shop Technician
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Erwin Caluya
Photographer
Erwin Caluya is the photographer for Gotham Color. Originally from the Bay Area, Erwin moved to New York City and became more familiar with creative imaging in a fast paced work environment.
Before working for Gotham Color, Erwin received a Bachelor of Arts degree for Radio & Television at San Francisco State University. His emphasis in video production led him to discover a strong passion for photography. His work has been published in magazines such as Heeb, Next, Timeout NY and Sheckys, a popular nightlife events website. He is inspired by the works of Ellen Von Unwerth and Tim Walker.
During his free time you can find Erwin enjoying a good fashion magazine and enjoying the East Village scene at night.
