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Elevate Brand Marketing Hires Amy Parker as Inside Sales Manager
February 20, 2018 at 2:32 pm

Elevate Brand Marketing, Dallas, announced the hiring of Amy Parker to the position of inside sales manager. In this position, she will provide support to the company’s account managers with product research, vendor evaluations, product and service quotes, project management, and client relations. “With her tremendous background in shopper marketing and advertising, Amy will broaden our…

BIC Graphic's New CEO Is An Industry Outsider, Which Makes Him a Smart Choice
February 13, 2018 at 2:06 pm

BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., announced yesterday that it has appointed David A. Klatt Jr. as CEO, effective immediately. Klatt is somewhat of an outsider to the promotional products industry, most recently serving as the CEO of AAMP Global, a Clearwater-based manufacturer of aftermarket automotive parts and original equipment manufacturer technology. Not completely foreign…

Progressive Promotions Inc. Hires Vice President of Sales and Marketing
February 8, 2018 at 10:22 am

Progressive Promotions Inc. (PPI), Englewood, N.J., announced that it has hired David Capano as its vice president of sales and marketing. With more than 25 years of experience, Capano has built and led sales and marketing teams for both distributors and suppliers, at startups such as Brandfresh and Shoplet.com, and at industry veterans Vantage Apparel…

High Caliber Line Hires Michael Del Bucchia as Marketing Manager
February 7, 2018 at 2:09 pm

High Caliber Line (HCL), Irwindale, Calif., has announced the hiring of Michael Del Bucchia as marketing manager. Del Bucchia brings 25-plus years of experience within the promotional product industry. His career has been highlighted by his management leadership in marketing, national sales, product development and systems management. “Michael brings more than just experience to our…

Pro Towels Promotes Allan Benson to Chief Operating Officer
February 6, 2018 at 2:47 pm

The Pro Towels Family of Brands, Pittsburgh, including Pro Towels, Kanata Blanket Co., Neet Feet and Superior, is excited to announce the promotion of Allan Benson to chief operating officer. Benson has been with the Pro Towels Family for just under a year as the vice president of business development. Working out of the Las…

Ariel Premium Supply Appoints Brendan Pigott as Regional Sales Manager
February 5, 2018 at 2:01 pm

Ariel Premium Supply, St. Louis, announced the appointment of Brendan Pigott as regional sales manager for the metro region. Pigott will be responsible for working directly with top distributors in New York, New Jersey and Delaware. Pigott comes to Ariel with previous top 40 supplier experience, and is part of his family’s second generation to…

One Stop Hires Director of Operations
January 30, 2018 at 2:22 pm

One Stop, Grand Rapids, Mich., has hired Tony Deleonabreu as director of operations, overseeing all facets of distribution and customer service. Prior to joining One Stop, Deleonabreu worked for the Kellogg Company, and has more than 30 years of experience in the transportation, distribution and warehouse management industry. Deleonabreu has held several director-level positions within…

Aprons Etc. Promotes Pam Pennington to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
January 24, 2018 at 1:36 pm

Aprons Etc., Greenville, S.C., has promoted Pam Pennington to vice president of strategic partnerships. Pennington will be responsible for the development and growth of next-level customer relationships with top 100 distributor accounts throughout the U.S. and Canada. Using 30-plus years of professional account management experience, Pennington has spent her 13 years with Aprons Etc. leveraging…

Beacon Promotions Adds Customer Care Representative
January 22, 2018 at 2:23 pm

Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn., has added a new customer care representative. Mandi Smith joined the Customer Care Team at Beacon in the fall of 2017. Smith worked as a graphic designer and retail associate at a business product company before coming to Beacon. She will be handling the states of Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio,…

Axis Promotions Welcomes Rob Watson as Vice President of E-Commerce and Marketing
January 12, 2018 at 11:13 am

Axis Promotions, New York City, announced that Rob Watson has joined the company as vice president of e-commerce and marketing. Within this role, Watson will be responsible for the expansion of Axis Promotions’ robust e-commerce and on-demand capabilities, while enhancing marketing communications. “I am honored and excited to join the Axis leadership team,” said Watson.…