Mari Campise
Mari Campise is the President of Catholic Shoppe USA and a seasoned business development and logistics professional with over 35 years of experience driving sales and operational growth in the global supply chain sector. She also serves as Senior Business Development Manager at Flat World Global Solutions, where she provides clients with highly customized U.S. and worldwide supply chain solutions, leveraging integrated technology systems and her extensive industry expertise to optimize business performance. Throughout her career, Mari has held leadership roles at prominent organizations, including Damco, Purolator International, TransGroup Worldwide Logistics, and CEVA Logistics, consistently delivering results through strategic planning, relationship building, and innovative solutions.
As President of Catholic Shoppe USA, Mari oversees the family-owned business following her mother’s retirement at the age of 90. She is leading a seamless transition in leadership, applying her decades of sales and logistics experience to strengthen operations, expand the company’s reach, and modernize processes while honoring the legacy and values of the business. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing from the University of St. Thomas (1981) and extensive professional sales training, Mari combines practical expertise with strategic vision to drive growth and long-term sustainability.
Mari is also deeply committed to philanthropy and community service. She has volunteered with NPH USA for over 17 years, supporting neglected and orphaned children in Central and South America through education, vocational training, and adoption programs. Her dedication to professional excellence and meaningful social impact reflects a career guided by leadership, integrity, and a commitment to making a positive difference in both business and community.
• University of St. Thomas - BBA
• Recipient of Social Director Award, 2004
• OBOT
• OWIT
• Member of the Traffic Club of Chicago
• Gala Committee, NPH USA
• Volunteer with Friends of Orphans
• Unbound
• Women’s Care Center
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a strong sense of drive and ambition. These qualities motivate me to set clear goals, remain focused, and consistently push myself to grow, adapt, and perform at a high level in both my professional and personal pursuits.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that trying to do too many things at once prevents you from excelling at any of them. Focusing your energy on one priority at a time allows you to perform at your best, maintain a positive attitude, and consistently deliver high-quality work. Equally important is the reminder to uplift and support others along the way, as building people up creates stronger teams and more meaningful professional success.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my professional and personal life are integrity, honesty, and trust. I am committed to conducting myself with transparency and ethical responsibility in all situations, building relationships grounded in mutual respect and reliability. Above all, I strive to treat others with the same fairness, dignity, and consideration that I expect in return, believing this approach fosters strong, meaningful, and lasting connections.