The Occasions Group, parent company of Carlson Craft (asi/43920), has welcomed Doug Dittbenner as its new director of business development. “I hope to bring the value of our products to the table when talking with distributors, and I’m excited to help them find and sell the right branded promotional print products for their customers,” said Dittbenner.

Penn Emblem (asi/77120) has promoted Jose Ramos to Direct Embroidery Customer Support Lead. 

Gemline (asi/56070) welcomes Nicole Verspyck as vice president of sales.

Storm Creek (asi/89879) welcomes Jeff Wright as new senior apparel designer. “Jeff possesses extensive industry knowledge, a proven record in sales growth, and established relationships with key industry players,” said Doug Jackson, president of Storm Creek. “This combined with his refined technical design expertise and dedication to excellence makes him an ideal fit for Storm Creek.”

The Pro Towels Family of Brands, which includes Pro Towels (asi/79750), Kanata Blanket Company, Superior and Neet Feet, has promoted Cortney Powell to the inside sales team, and welcomes Katie Senft to a new position on the inside sales team. “Cortney and Katie are going to be integral to our future,” said Keith Lofton, vice president of sales.

The Magnet Group (asi/68507) welcomes 20-year industry veteran Bill Nault as regional sales manager for the New England territory. “Bringing Bill to The Magnet Group family was an easy decision,” said Dave Glaser, vice president of field sales. “His proven track record and the fact that he comes highly recommended from our distributor partners makes him a perfect fit for the culture we breed at TMG.”

Crystal D (asi/47759) welcomes Joe Howse as vice president of sales for the Central and West territories, Nick Kinney as the vice president of sales for the Southern territory and California and Jesse Herrmann as manager of the solutions department. 

Vantage Apparel (asi/93390) has appointed Brian Deissroth as Eastern Regional sales director. Deissroth joined the Vantage sales team in March of 2018 after spending more than 10 years with a prominent promotional products multi-line firm.

Delta Apparel (asi/49172) has appointed Anita D. Britt to its board of directors. Britt brings nearly 25 years of financial and related operational experience in the apparel and consumer products industries, having most recently served as chief financial officer for Perry Ellis International (asi/77715).

Advance Corporation (asi/32180) welcomes 20-year industry veteran Marie Ertresvaag as key accounts manager.

Stran Promotional Solutions (asi/337725) welcomes Andrew S. Hoydich in the role of senior sales executive and business development across the greater New York/New Jersey market.

The Magnet Group (asi/68507) welcomes Christian Brandt as regional sales manager for New York and New Jersey. Brandt joins the Top 40 supplier as an experienced and accomplished sales professional in the promotional products industry for 18 years. For the past two years, he received the SAAGNY Supplier Salesperson of the Year Award.

The Magnet Group (asi/68507) announces the hiring of Richard Reichard as regional sales manager for Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Reichard has more than 20 years of experience in the promotional products industry, and has grown sales territories around the country.