Spotlight: Michael Cotsalas

Michael Cotsalas joined Independent Pipe in June 2023 as an Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative in East Providence, Rhode Island. He grew up in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and attended Southern New Hampshire University for two years, majoring in Graphic Design. After taking a break, he went to Bridgewater State University, where he obtained a degree in Communications. He then got his master’s in special education from the same institution. Before joining IPS, he worked as a substitute teacher for two years at his former elementary school.

Michael is an asset to our sales force and is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. He stated, “I enjoy working with the people here who are very supportive and friendly. They have taught me a lot about an industry I knew little about before I joined IPS.”

Michael lives in Attleboro, Massachusetts, with his parents, Phil and Julie. He enjoys lifting weights, playing video games, creating digital art, and listening to music in his free time. He is also a big fan of the NY Yankees, NY Jets, and NY Islanders and enjoys hanging out with friends.