PPB March 2018

compiled by James Khattak See who hasmoved in—and up—in the promotional world Pam Pennington Brendan Pigott Sarabeth Anderson Katie Kapp Jeff Schmitt, MAS Juli Clark Chi Wong DISTRIBUTORS Axis Promotions (PPAI 159158) — Rob Watson , vice president of ecommerce and marketing BAMKO (PPAI 242148) — Jake Himelstein , promoted to chief financial officer and chief operating officer; Adam Rosenbaum , promoted to chief strategy officer Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (PPAI 109381) — Chi Wong , director of global sales operations Boost Engagement , the parent company of distributor Shumsky (PPAI 108541) and Boost Rewards— Juli Clark , chief operating officer Cedric Spring & Associates (PPAI 108800) — Jeff Schmitt, MAS , promoted to vice president of sales Club Colors (PPAI 135725) — John Morris , sales manager CE Competitive Edge, LLC (PPAI 103776) — Katie Kapp , promoted to account manager Geiger (PPAI 105182) — Sarabeth Anderson , division sales vice president for Geiger West Coast Williams & Associates (PPAI 109552) — Kola Janoff , sales force, and Chris Gonzalez and Lisa Scoblink , art department REPRESENTATIVES Reinecker Marketing Associates (PPAI 234128) — Dan Pauley , representing company lines in the northern part of its shared territory SUPPLIERS Aprons, Etc. (PPAI 110868) — Pam Pennington , promoted to vice president of strategic partnerships Ariel Premium Supply (PPAI 161650) — Brendan Pigott , regional sales manager for its metro region—New York, New Jersey and Delaware IN MEMORIAM Norm Stern Norm Stern, founder of Mequon, Wisconsin, distributor Norscot Group (PPAI 108304), passed away on January 16. He was 90. Born in Waldalgesheim, Germany, Stern emigrated to the U.S. with his parents in 1934, living first in New York City and then Milwaukee. After graduating from high school, Stern joined the U.S. Army and served in Europe as an interpreter after the end of World War II. Upon returning home, Stern attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying political science and law, and graduating in 1950. Stern founded the company now known as Norscot Group in 1970, and went on to serve as board chair of PPAI. He was considered one of the world’s leading experts on the manufacture and distribution of diecast scale-model replicas, and his children, Scott and Lisa, chose to work alongside him at Norscot. In retirement, Norm enjoyed Wisconsin sports, and golf and cards with his friends, and he continued to offer advice and counsel to Norscot. He was also a past Master of his Masonic Lodge. Stern is survived by his wife of 68 years, Sylvia; son Scott and his wife, Sandra; daughter Lisa Solochek and her husband, Warren; and grandchildren: Jodie and Jason Stern, Andi Solochek, and Ben Solocheck and his wife, Julie. He is also survived by numerous relatives and friends. | MARCH 2018 | 89 CONNECT