PPB January 2018

Rena Ash f i e l d W orking for 22 years in any other industry might be long enough to temper one’s enthusiasm for the job. But Rena Ashfield’s joy remains as unbridled today as it was when she first entered the world of promotional products. The national sales manager at supplier Advance Corporation in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, credits the mentors she met in her first job for helping her achieve success. “The first place I worked in this industry was at Awardcraft, where I held several positions including data entry, customer service (as a supervisor and manager) and national sales manager. Awardcraft is where I fell in love with awards and with the awesome people in the industry,” says Ashfield. “I had the most amazing mentors a person could have: Sue Tobias, Jeff Adams and Fran Ford. It is because of them, and what they saw in me, that I amwhere I am today.” Away from work, Ashfield lives life to the fullest alongside her husband, Steve, and their two children, Jade and Cole, taking trips, throwing parties and planning excursions and events. “I live by the motto of YOLO— you only live once!” Read on to learn more about a day in Rena Ashfield’s life. What do you love about your company? I love the people. We are blessed to have such a fantastic team of dedicated, talented, interesting, loyal and hardworking Rena Ashfield finds something to love in every aspect of her work. by Jen Alexander Joie De Vivre 110 | JANUARY 2018 | CONNECT