How many years have you been working in the industry?

More than some can count!

How many years have you been working in the promotional products industry?

Kirby Hasseman, 2nd GEN

Hasseman Marketing

22 (I think)

Jade Crider, 3rd GEN

Hasseman Marketing

1 year

Bill Clay, 3rd GEN

Walker-Clay

You are all babies...I've been working for 47 years

Heather O'Neill, 4th GEN

Walker-Clay

Birth? I worked some in high school and during college breaks, but full-time almost 12 years.

Dan Townes, 3rd GEN

Shepenco

Stand down, Bill, 55. Well, employed, define working.

Daniel Townes, 4th GEN

Shepenco

There is a picture of me at a tradeshow when I was not quite 3 months old, but officially my employment record says I am just over 22 years!

Angie Hauptman, 1st GEN

Mylo Brand Studio

Since 1989, about 35 years

Cola Henderson, 2nd GEN

Mylo Brand Studio

Since I was born? Officially, I have been full time since 2013, so 11 years.

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