PPAI Magazine September 2026

42 • SEPTEMBER 2026 • Must Read | Greatest Companies to Work For Seville Gear PPAI 113233, Professional Silver Category: Supplier Headquarters: Mc Farland, Wisconsin Top Executive: Daniel DeChant Employees: 23 Website: sevillegear.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, proper training and tools, high NPS score What Employees Say: “After 19 years at Seville, I’m still proud to be part of this team. The culture of work-life balance, collaboration, and openness to new ideas makes this a genuinely great place to work. My colleagues are supportive, engaged, and united around a common goal - making our customers happy. That sense of shared purpose is what makes Seville a great place to work, and why I’m still glad to be part of the team.” Smith Promotional Advertising PPAI 108614, Professional Silver Category: Distributor Headquarters: Urbandale, Iowa Top Executive: Steve Smith Employees: 11 Website: smithpro.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, proper training and tools, recognition and praise What Employees Say: “SmithPro has a true Team environment. We are supportive of each other and willing to help out where needed. The administrators know that family time is important too and are willing to adjust schedules as needed. We celebrate birthdays and accomplishments and have fun while providing the best promo experience for our customers. Everyone is positive and happy and enjoys coming to work. Most of our employees have been with SmithPro for a very long time and that says a lot.” Spark Branded Solutions PPAI 793840, Professional Silver Category: Distributor Headquarters: Mount Juliet, Tennessee Top Executive: Chelsea Williams Employees: 18 Website: sparkbrandedsolutions.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, fair pay, good communication What Employees Say: “Spark’s culture is second to none. There’s no shortage of go-getters, high-achievers, and genuinely good people who truly care about each other. A career in this industry always comes with the same highs and lows no matter what company you work for; what really makes a difference is the people you work with and how you’re treated as a person - and that’s where Spark shines.” Seville Gear Smith Promotional Advertising Spark Branded Solutions

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