PPB November 2018

compiled by James Khattak See who hasmoved in—and up—in the promotional world GOT NEWS? We’ll share it. Send your people news, including high-resolution images, to PPB News Editor James Khattak at JamesK@ppai.org David Shultz Rocky Singh Kimberly Fulford Enrico Vianello Teddie McGinley BUSINESS SERVICES commonsku (PPAI 522077) — David Shultz , vice president of supplier partnerships DISTRIBUTORS Full Line Specialties (PPAI 241269) — Iryna Chernii , brand coordinator, and Rocky Singh , operations manager AIA Corporation (PPAI 101364) — Kimberly Fulford , senior vice president of owner success SUPPLIERS SPECTOR and Co. (PPAI 168328) — Enrico Vianello , senior director of IT Sweda Company, LLC (PPAI 113914) — Teddie McGinley , regional sales executive for New York Polyconcept North America (PCNA) , parent company of suppliers Leed’s (PPAI 112361) , Bullet (PPAI 113079) , JournalBooks (PPAI 110769) and Trimark (PPAI 198982) — Ashley Marsee , hardgoods field sales manager for Virginia; Kyle Mendoza , hardgoods field sales manager for Orange County, San Diego and Southern Nevada; Emily Pine , hardgoods field sales manager New York City and Long Island; and Josh Vargas , hardgoods field sales manager for Louisiana and South Texas IN MEMORIAM | Beverly Thackerson Beverly Thackerson, with distributor Executive Incentives in Van, Texas, passed away on September 24. She was 88. She is survived by her husband Pete Thackerson; daughters Gaye Allen and Melinda Truitt; grandchildren Shawn, Alice, Zachary, Holly and Matthew; and great-grandchildren Daniel, Kylee, Emma and Jaxon. Funeral services were held September 29 in Dublin, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Thackerson can be made to the Breast Cancer Foundation. IN MEMORIAM | Cres L. Morrison Long-time industry supplier Cres Morrison passed away on September 13 after an extended hospital stay due to complications from throat cancer. He was 80. Morrison will long be remembered as another great industry icon, mentor and friend to many. He enjoyed a successful 45-plus year career in the promotional products and premium industries and was known for his willingness to lend a hand or offer advice to his peers as well as younger people entering the industry. He held many prominent executive positions with highly recognized writing instrument brands such as Gillette/Paper Mate, Ritepoint/Chromatic, Senator and Klio Eterna. Over the years Morrison served on several industry association boards and was a founding member of WRAP/V, the first supplier incentive travel program offered to distributors. Prior to retiring from the industry in 2016, Morrison worked with Linda Misiorowski and Associates as a multi-line sales rep and administrator for 10 years. His professional approach to business made it easy for competitors to become great friends. He was an inspiration achieving great levels of success throughout the years while also helping others succeed. Known for his quirky sense of humor and friendly demeanor, Morrison was approachable and fun to converse with during and after business hours. He is survived by his wife Frances, his four children Cyndi, Sandie (Tom), Doug (Linda) and Ken, five grandchildren, his sister Margaret and his brother David. The funeral Mass honoring Morrison was held at St. Clare of Assisi Church in Ellisville, Missouri, on September 29. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 88 | NOVEMBER 2018 | CONNECT