PPB May 2018

Barker Specialty Announces 2018 Supplier AwardWinners At its annual Vendor Appreciation Dinner on March 14, Cheshire, Connecticut, distributor Barker Specialty Company (PPAI 102001) announced the winners of its 2018 Supplier Awards. Gerry Barker, president of Barker Specialty Company, says, “We want to extend sincere congratulations to our 2018 supplier award winners. We are so grateful to all of our suppliers for providing us with creative ideas, support and genuine partnerships every day.” Geiger’s David Hawes, MAS+, Speaks At High School Career Day Event In March, Geiger’s David Hawes, MAS+, participated in the annual career day event at Gordon Parks High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hawes outlined professional opportunities in the promotional products industry, facilitated Q&A sessions and encouraged students to consider a career in the promotional products field. Hawes with Koryn Saunders, post-secondary counselor at Gordon Parks High School. The Customer Service Rep of the Year award went to Robert Salaga of alphabroder. Tony Peruso and Chris Clarke accepted the award on Salaga’s behalf. Showdown Displays was named Supplier of the Year. Teresa Johnson accepted the award on the supplier’s behalf. Supplier Rep of the Year was awarded to Beata Miller of Jules Scheck Associates, LLC. | MAY 2018 | 85 CONNECT