Geiger (asi/202900), the eighth-largest distributor by revenue in the promotional products industry, has promoted Chris McKee to chief revenue officer and senior vice president. McKee has been with the Lewiston, ME-headquartered company for more than a quarter of a century – starting there in 1995.

Chris McKee, chief revenue officer and senior vice president, Geiger

“Chris has made innumerable contributions to the growth of Geiger,” said Jo-an Lantz, Geiger president and CEO. “I’m enthused about his new responsibilities and know he will continue to have a great impact on our organization for many years to come.”

McKee started his career at Geiger in marketing, then spent five years as the division manager running Geiger’s operations in Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 2001, McKee was promoted to general manager of corporate programs, and in 2006, he became vice president of the division, overseeing online stores, business development, distribution and call center operations for top clients. In 2019, McKee was promoted to senior vice president of sales and marketing, overseeing all sales, business development, international activities and marketing for Geiger. His latest promotion, according to the company, recognizes the additional responsibilities he’s taken on during the last couple of years.

McKee said he looks forward to taking on his expanded role. “I couldn’t be prouder to be with a company that is focused on sustainability, leadership in the community, and dedicated to the many associates and clients we serve.”

Geiger is a family-owned and managed promotional products distributor with offices across the U.S. and Europe. It’s affiliated with more than 450 independent sales representatives. Geiger ranked eighth in Counselor’s exclusive ranking of top distributors, with 2019 North American promotional products revenue of $236.3 million. The 2021 Top 40 list will be released in July.