PPAI Recognizes Sherri C. Lennarson, MAS, as 2015 Woman of Achievement
Promotional Products Association International has named Sherri C. Lennarson, MAS, as the 2015 PPAI Woman of Achievement award recipient. The PPAI Woman of Achievement will be honored with a custom award created by R.S. Owens at an awards presentation during the opening ceremony at PPAI’s Women's Leadership Conference, July 27-29, 2015, in New Orleans.
"It is an honor to be recognized as PPAI’s 2015 Woman of Achievement," said Sherri C. Lennarson, MAS. “I have gained so much from my service to the Association, our Industry and my Community. I am inspired by John Wesley's words, 'Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can." I encourage others to be inspired as well!"
Lennarson's distinguished career in the promotional products industry began in the 1980s with Bankers Advertising Company as the executive assistant to the president in 1981, and continued to advance in responsibility and titles. In 2003, Sherri was named president of the company and she later retired in 2009. She is now the owner of Having Fun Promotions in Tucson, AZ and sells as an independent contractor for Bankers Advertising Company.
Her industry contributions are many, and they include service on the PPAI Board of Directors, (2006-2011), and as PPAI Chair of the Board, (2009-2010) and Immediate Past Chair of the Board, (2010-2011). Lennarson is a prolific industry speaker, a PPAI Lifetime Member, Gold Pyramid winner, Distinguished Service Award recipient, former Marketing Information Research Committee Chair, Promotional Products Education Foundation Century Club Donor; additionally she has held a host of volunteer leadership positions on numerous industry task forces and committees. Of all her accomplishments, perhaps her most far-reaching achievement is the instrumental role she played in the formation of the Government Relations Action Council (GRAC).
Kaeser & Blair Holds Sales Leader Summit
Kaeser & Blair recently conducted its first annual Sales Leader Summit at the historic Galvez Hotel and Spa in Galveston, TX.
The K&B Sales Leader Summit was created to recognize and reward its most successful sales professionals. The three-day event included 20-minute private meetings with 14 of the industry's top suppliers, fine dining and many hours to enjoy the ocean, spa, pool, and resort community.
"Our dealers and suppliers have given our Sales Leader Summit an A-plus," said Kurt Kaeser, CEO of K&B. "They are already telling me to expect them next year," he said. Since 1991 K&B has held an annual convention and trade show in Greater Cincinnati. This year in conjunction with the PPAI Show in Las Vegas and the ASI shows, K&B has been holding additional sales meetings for its dealers.
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PCNA Welcomes New Sales Members
Polyconcept North America (PCNA) announced the addition of Lisa LeMond to the PCNA sales management team and Vanessa Headland to the sales team. Since 2012, LeMond most recently served as the director of sales for Gill-line and Bebco. Headland comes to PCNA from Rume, a retail-focused tote manufacturer that has been making inroads with the promotional products industry. Based in Colorado, she will be responsible for Colorado, Utah and Arizona.
Registration Open for UMAPP's Annual Golf Tournament
The Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals is accepting registration for its annual golf tournament, scheduled for August 18 at Edinburgh USA, Brooklyn Park, MN.
"This is a fun and casual day at a championship golf course," said Sue Selseth, executive director. "Make it as competitive or relaxed as you like, plus enjoy a free drink ticket, goodie bag, awards, dinner, and fabulous door prizes."
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