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In The News - July 2021

IDProductsource (asi/62088) welcomes Alexia Leon as marketing coordinator. 

KTI Promo (asi/63776) welcomes Steffany Rivera as marketing manager. “We’re excited to have a fresh new face and perspective,” says Kenneth Huang, owner of KTI. “We’re also looking forward to watching her grow.”

BELLA+CANVAS (asi/39590) will host a webinar on women in the printed apparel industry this Thursday, July 29 at 2 p.m. ET. Featured experts include Megan Spire, BELLA+CANVAS’ VP of sales; Laura Poe, COO of B-Unlimited (asi/129444); Johanna Gottlieb, VP of sales at Axis Promotions Powered by HALO (asi/356000); and Kristine Shreve, director of marketing and outreach at Applique Gateway. Register here.

Commonsku, a workflow management software solution designed specifically for the promo industry, has promoted Kate Masewich to the position of vice president of marketing and Aaron Kucherawy to the position of vice president of customer success. Masewich will continue to spearhead commonsku’s virtual and in-person events, while Kucherawy will now lead onboarding and training of new customers.

Starline USA (asi/89320; Canada, 89213) welcomes inside sales reps Tom Bartins for the Eastern region of the U.S. and Kate O’Donnell for the Midwest-Central region. Combined, they have more than 42 years of industry experience.

4imprint (asi/197045) has been named one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials by Great Place to Work and Fortune. 

Polyprint, a direct-to-garment printer manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Fernando A. Tissnes as general manager of its subsidiary, Polyprint USA. “Fernando’s expertise and diverse skillset makes him a valuable addition to our team,” said George Benglopoulos, CEO of Polyprint. “I am confident that he will keep empowering garment decorators through our growing DTG local supply chain.” 

DinoMar has unveiled a new website – DinoMar.com – and introduced industry veterans Sheila Johnshoy, Bill Blair and Tom Carroll as primary advisors.

PromoStandards has launched a new, streamlined website and membership portal: www.promostandards.org. To celebrate the launch, PromoStandards is offering an exclusive discount on new membership through the remainder of 2021.

AIM Smarter is continuing its series of diversity, equity, and inclusion events. AIM’s facilitator Roy Gluckman, an internationally renowned diversity expert, will guide the conversation to help promote insightful and cooperative diversity development. The events will take place virtually at 12 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 10 and Tuesday, October 5. Register here.

AIA Corporation (asi/109480), a Top 40 firm, recently welcomed 10 distributors to its community of more than 300 distributors. The new distributors are: AGLife Marketing, Bridge Marketing Group, Day One Promotions, Donorfied, Gold Country Marketing, HYGO Branding, Impressive Print and Promotions, Premier Enterprises, Professional Promotional Products, and Seattle Swag. “We’re excited to welcome these distributors to the AIA Community and support them in achieving their business goals,” said Joél Bastien, senior vice president of owner success. “While each one has a unique story, they are all passionate entrepreneurs who share the same values as AIA, providing a strong foundation for shared success.”

Maple Ridge Farms (asi/68680) has expanded its full-time team with the additions of Krista Polka, sales; Mikelti Metropulos, sales; Cheri Dassow, customer service; and Julia Schultz, creative services. Said Executive Vice President Jodie Schillinger: “To grow our current team while onboarding and empowering new team members creates a stellar, sustainable future for our community, our customers and our Maple Ridge Farms team.”

Charles River Apparel (asi/44620) has promoted Sharon Steed to national accounts manager. “I am both pleased and excited to have Sharon on board and handling our largest partners,” says David Saracino, vice president of sales at Charles River Apparel. “Her track record and years of experience will add so much to our future relationships and partnerships.”

Pacesetter Awards (asi/75640) welcomes Kale Wallner as Southeast regional sales manager. “His network and extensive experience selling recognition will be invaluable as we look to build strong distributor relationships in the South,” says Kamil Dys, vice president of sales. 

The Book Company (asi/41010) has announced the availability of On-The-Go Amusements game boxes. “The On-The-Go line offers entertainment for families, conversation starters for teams returning to the office and fun stocking stuffers for the upcoming holidays,” says Roni Wright, vice president of The Book Company. “Perfect for fans of Brain Quest or Mad Libs, On-The Go Amusements’ small packaging evokes a box of mints, making them ideal for branding.”

Cap America (asi/43792) has promoted Patty Henderson to vice president of procurement. “Patty and I have worked together for many years and this promotion is well deserved,” said Tom Gillespie, vice president of production. “As our company continues to grow, efficient procurement is becoming more important than ever before. Patty’s knowledge and experience in this position are indispensable, and she’s going to be a great addition to the executive team.”

Soapbox Marketing Communication welcomes industry veteran Les Dorfman as senior vice president of business development. “Les is the consummate professional and I’m happy to have him on board,” said Dan Pigott, founder and president of Soapbox. “Given his vast and diverse industry experience, I am confident that Les will play an integral role in the future success of The Soapbox.”

American Solutions for Business (asi/120075) has promoted Lori Rogge to director of sales support. “As a long-standing member of the American family, Lori represents what makes ASB successful,” said Miriah Cassidy, vice president of sales support. “Her leadership skills and process-driven mindset paired with a wealth of company knowledge will drive her success within this new position.”

Sportsman Cap & Bag (asi/88877) and Atlantis Headwear (asi/37380) have decided to build on their initial agreement to distribute a few select knit styles by increasing their offering to 11 styles through an exclusive partnership.