Why
We Exist

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.

Our Story

We got our start building a simple email filtering solution for web developers. The effectiveness of our approach quickly spread beyond those first customers, and Mailprotector was born in 2000. Before we knew it, we were protecting millions of messages every day.

But we weren’t content just building better email filters. We saw a fundamental flaw in how email security works. The industry’s ‘trust first, verify later’ approach creates a lose-lose situation: users remain vulnerable while IT teams waste time fixing preventable problems.

So we changed the game by resetting trust to zero—nothing gets through until it proves it belongs. Our patented zero trust email security empowers MSPs to replace complexity with confidence and constant fixes with true prevention. While others chase features, we remain laser-focused on one mission: making email security work the way it should.

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Our History

What We Do

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.

With Purpose

The printing press. The telegraph wire. And email. Three of the most powerful inventions in all of history that facilitate the essence of our human existence…communication. Not just the transfer of information but the sharing of ideas, plans, hopes, fears, and dreams. The memorialization of our shared existence.

We come together in organizations. We share our research, our strategies, our failures, our analysis, and our theories. In doing so, not only do we move our own lives forward but our entire planet. And the faster and more clearly we can communicate, the faster we advance.

At Mailprotector we have an unparalleled opportunity to shepherd this technology for future generations. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.

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Our Leadership Team

DAVID SETZER

FOUNDER & CEO

BEN HATHAWAY

CTO

MIKE EIS

CFO

JASON SAMPLES

CRO

MARK GLOWACZ

VP PARTNER SUCCESS

JOHN TIMKO

VP MARKETING

CHRISTINE GASSMAN

VP COMMUNITY

Helping You Become
The Email Security Expert

DAVID SETZER,

FOUNDER & CEO

As the founder and CEO of Mailprotector, David Setzer architects company growth, aligns strategic vision with market opportunities, and empowers teams to deliver exceptional partner value.

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,

CTO

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

CFO

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,

CRO

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,

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,

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,

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.