25. Jim Shannon

S&S Activewear (asi/84358)

2019 Rank: N/A

Title: President

Industry Experience: 29 years

Despite all their success, Shannon and S&S have flown under the radar for years, with company executives candidly admitting they’ve kept a low profile. But with $1.3 billion in promo sales by the end of 2019, this silent giant can’t be ignored any longer. As the company’s longtime leader, Shannon has overseen a steady, countrywide expansion – building expansive new facilities and adding highly regarded apparel brands – that puts S&S in the top tier of industry suppliers. For that, Shannon finally makes his debut on this year’s list.