Tagged 'Close Up'
Close Up – Helen Huang
No one lives and defines the American Dream via the promotional products industry quite like Helen Huang. The president of supplier Minya International (UPIC: minya) in Fullerton, California, is a former biology teacher who came to the United States from Taiwan in 1978 with the entrepreneurial spirit and desire to start her own business. Read More »
Close Up-Molly Beavers
The thought of working at 35,000 feet doesn’t faze Molly Beavers—she always wanted to be a flight attendant. But as it turns out, she actually makes an exceptional promotional products pro. Read More »
Close Up – Meg Erber
Meg Erber is one fierce chick. She used to be in the U.S. Navy, and now she trains in jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts. The thought of becoming a mixed martial arts fighter has crossed her mind, but her career working as the Mid-Atlantic regional sales director for supplier Jetline is what truly makes her happy. Read More »
Close Up – Caro Krissman
He’s trekked through swampy marshlands and explored ancient Incan ruins, yet to Caro Krissman, CAS, president of Inglewood, California-based supplier Source Abroad/ROI-Line (UPIC: roiline), nothing compares to his beloved hometown: Los Angeles. “I’m an Angelino,” he says, “and I love Los Angeles.” Read More »
Close Up – Jeff Anderson
“Pain is temporary but quitting lasts forever.” Read More »
Close Up-Jamie Berridy
Who could resist the allure of moving from a job answering phones all day to working in the marketing department of Playboy TV? Certainly not Jamie Berridy, marketing manager for City of Industry, California-based supplier Sweda Company LLC (UPIC: SWEDA). … Read More »
Close Up-Ross Silverstein
If you ever strike up a conversation with Ross Silverstein, try not to crack any lawyer jokes. Or do, but be prepared for a witty comeback—he worked for five years as a corporate attorney at a leading Boston-area law firm, … Read More »
Close Up-Chris Vernon, MAS
If the sun is shining, you won’t find Chris Vernon, MAS, cooped up indoors—he lives for biking, hunting and snow skiing. Embarking on outdoor adventures is a way for him to both unwind and refuel for his job as president … Read More »
Close Up: Lori Bauer
Lori Bauer’s story plays out like a modern-day fairytale: She met her match while attending Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, married him, started a family and built a successful career at Clearwater, Florida-based supplier Norwood & BIC Graphic North America … Read More »
Close Up: Rick French
Change is a good thing—at least to Rick French, field sales manager for supplier Polyconcept North America. He likes to mix things up, whether he’s concocting a new recipe in the kitchen or exploring a new jogging trail. “For me, … Read More »





