PPAI Magazine July 2023

Must Read | Greatest Companies GO2 Partners PPAI 240324, D7 Category: Distributor Headquarters: Des Plaines, Illinois Founded: 1995 Top Executives: James O’Brien, CEO; Philip Russell, CTO; Michael Del Chiaro, managing partner Employees: 172 Website: go2partners.com Survey Results: Efficient operations, well-informed about important company decisions, training and tools provided, good pay and benefits, employees feel appreciated What employees say: “Working at this company is a positive and fulfilling experience. The culture, training, development and employee engagement all contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees feel valued and encouraged to grow and develop.” Goldstar PPAI 649357, S10 Category: Supplier Headquarters: San Diego, California Founded: 1970 Top Executives: Howard Cubberly, global general manager; Lane Hokanson, global marketing manager Employees: 177 Website: simplygoldstar.com Survey Results: Good pay and benefits, well-informed about important company decisions, confidence in the future, employees feel appreciated, efficient operations What employees say: “It’s a great organization that is highly dependent on remote work and international collaboration. I personally am able to work 100% remotely and am well respected by my peers and upper-level management. We have great benefits and growth opportunities for those who want it.” HPG PPAI 110772, S11 Category: Supplier Headquarters: Braintree, Massachusetts Founded: 2017 Top Executives: Chris Anderson, CEO; Sankalp Navjivan, COO; Kim Hayes, CFO; Trina Bicknell, CRO Employees: 498 Website: hpgbrands.com Survey Results: Good pay and benefits, well-informed about important company decisions, efficient operations, training and tools provided, employees feel appreciated What employees say: “Working with a company that supports my strong values and morals appeals to me. I like my job, and I like the staff. There is plenty of room for growth and opportunity, and I do feel genuinely appreciated for the work that I do.” GO2 Partners Goldstar HPG 92 • JULY 2023 • PPAI

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