PPAI Magazine September 2025

Magellan Promotions PPAI 288676, Silver Category: Distributor Headquarters: West Allis, Wisconsin Top Executive: Michael Wolaver Employees: 14 Website: magellanpromotions.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Good benefits, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership What Employees Say: “Working at Magellan is an incredible and unique experience that I wouldn’t trade for anything. The focus on work/life balance is the best I’ve ever seen, and the support from colleagues and management is unmatched. They really care about me and want to see me succeed in my role, which in turn makes me want to work harder for them.” Maple Ridge Farms PPAI 114165, Gold Category: Supplier Headquarters: Mosinee, Wisconsin Top Executive: Tom Riordan, CAS Employees: 24 Website: mapleridge.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Efficiency and excellence, good benefits, confidence in leadership What Employees Say: “I love working at Maple Ridge Farms. They are phenomenal at supporting the team through work and personal challenges. They create an environment that makes it easy to go to work every day. They commit to training and helping you succeed.” Mid-America Merchandising PPAI 102357, Gold Category: Distributor Headquarters: Kansas City, Missouri Top Executive: Lisa Klein, CAS Employees: 15 Website: mmipromo.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Proper training and tools, growth opportunity, confidence in leadership What Employees Say: “MMI has been incredible. They make sure I am taken care of as a person before an employee. They give me the freedom to be my best and encourage me to strive for more. The management team will always have your back and make sure you’re acknowledged and appreciated. The owner/CEO is also very hands-on and well in tune with all of MMI’s employees. I can’t recall anything but positivity from everyone I work with on a daily basis.” Paperclip PPAI 353178, Silver Category: Distributor Headquarters: Austin, Texas Top Executive: Ruth Elder, MAS Employees: 10 Website: teampaperclip.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Good benefits, appreciation by management, work/life balance What Employees Say: “I have worked for some amazing companies, but I wouldn’t leave Paperclip for higher pay or the world. The leadership goes above and beyond. I always feel heard and love how we are encouraged to be our very best versions of ourselves. 10 out of 10!” PPAI • SEPTEMBER 2025 • 61 Greatest Companies To Work For | Must Read Magellan Promotions Maple Ridge Farms Mid-America Merchandising Paperclip

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