Evans Manufacturing (asi/52840) welcomes three new regional sales managers: Dave Metro, Scott Ward and Tom Carter. As Northeast senior account manager, Metro will be covering Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. As Ohio Valley senior account manager, Ward will be covering Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., North Carolina and South Carolina. As Southeast senior account manager, Carter will be covering Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.

Bishop Custom Clothing (asi/40585) welcomes 25-year industry veteran Michael Snyder as vice president of sales and marketing. “We couldn’t be more excited to add Michael to our team of custom clothing specialists,” said Norman Bishop, president of Bishop Custom Clothing. “Michael’s unique skill set and in-depth knowledge of the custom manufacturing process coupled with his passion for design and fabrication within this niche make him an invaluable resource for our company and our clients.”

Gemini Industries (asi/56100) welcomes industry veteran Steve Ehlert as its new general manager. “Steve brings extensive relevant experience from his career in the printing industry for over 20 years,” said Scott Schaeffer, president of Gemini. “He managed multiple manufacturing plants, delivered high-quality products on time, and brought a customer focus to all aspects of the operation. Steve was also well liked and respected by his employees, all of which has prepared him to lead Gemini successfully for many years.”

Innovation Line (asi/62660) welcomes Robert Fishbein as its new independent multi-line rep covering Arizona and Southern California. “I’m really excited about the opportunity with Innovation Line, and will be considering additional quality suppliers to represent where it’s a good fit within my existing territory,” Fishbein said.

Michael Bistocchi, a 25-year veteran of the promotional products industry and Western regional sales manager for Inkcups Corporation, has been elected president of the foundation for SAAC – the fundraising arm of The Specialty Advertising Association of California.

Debco (asi/48885) has appointed Nikki Sgro to business development rep for parts of the Greater Toronto Area.

J. Charles (asi/62985) has appointed industry veteran Patrick Eppert to Midwest key account manager. Eppert will cover the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. “Patrick’s solid background in recognition and high-end gifting will be a real plus for our distributor partners,” said Victor Macchia, vice president of sales and marketing.

Maple Ridge Farms (asi/68680) has appointed 20-year company veteran Jodie Schillinger to executive vice president. “Jodie’s ability to lead is founded in her passion for serving our customers’ needs, total concern for our team of employees, and dedication to the continued growth of Maple Ridge Farms,” said Tom Riordan, president of Maple Ridge Farms. “I have watched Jodie grow both professionally and personally during the last 20 years, and have complete confidence in the leadership abilities she brings to her new role.”

Pacesetter Awards (asi/75640) welcomes Melissa Casey as a Northeast regional sales representative. “Melissa brings energy and a proven sales and management acumen to our sales team,” said Kamil Dys, national sales manager at Pacesetter Awards. “She will enhance sales support across the Northeast region and solidify Pacesetter’s commitment to provide superior service to our customers in this territory.”

Proforma Rhino Graphics (asi/490401) welcomes 35-year printing industry veteran Don Oswalt as sales representative. Oswalt will focus on providing creative marketing solutions to national healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and automotive companies based out of the greater Charleston area. “The experience and relationships he brings to the team will add a new level of customer service and expertise giving us a competitive advantage in the Greater Charleston area,” said Steve Spence, Owner of Proforma Rhino Graphics. “Don’s professionalism and client-first mentality is an asset to our Charleston team.”

Raining Rose Inc. (asi/80489) has promoted Nate Robson from director of promotional sales to director of business development, starting April 1. Taking Robson’s place as director of promotional sales will be Lindsey Davis, currently a national sales representative and former president of Solar Advertising before Raining Rose acquired the company in 2016.

Geiger (asi/202900) has hired Carolyn Bither as a customer relations specialist. Bither, who has years of experience in the promo industry, will work on-site at BrandHero promotions inc., in Medway, MA.

Quinn (asi/80228) welcomes seven seasoned industry reps to its multi-line marketing team. Jeff Stepp, Nancy Jolly and Kelsey Jolly Slocum of In Stepp Marketing will cover the Southwest, Central and Southeast territories. Walter Brzyski and associates of TeamWalterB, which include Christi Davis, Stacy Franklin and Carrie Charlesworth, will cover the Mid-Atlantic and New York corridor.

Bag Makers (asi/37940) welcomes Melissa Hoffman to the team as a regional business development manager. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Hoffman will serve the company’s customers in California and Arizona.

BDA (asi/137616) announced Cindy Jorgenson won the Top 40 firm’s Sales Leader of the Year Award for 2018. An experienced promo sales professional and a former Counselor Distributor Woman of Distinction, Jorgenson is currently senior director of client services for BDA.

Atlantic Coast Cotton (asi/37355) welcomes Cindy Labossiere-Auguste as director of sales, effective January 1. “We are excited to have Cindy on board and to be able to benefit quickly from her fresh new approach and ideas as to how we can improve and grow our business relationships,” says Mitch Gittler, president of Atlantic Coast Cotton.