Member News
2/4/05

New Individual Members

  • Genie Gnagi (98287), Works from the Heart, Inc., P.O. Box 67004, Topeka, KS 66667; phone (785) 478-0082, fax (785) 478-0082, e-mail worksfromtheheart@cox.net, URL www.worksfromtheheart.com.

  • Douglas Kincade (69023), Cloud Analytics, 45 Willow Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-1660; phone (609) 912-0944, fax (609) 895-1316, e-mail doug@cloudanalytics.com, URL www.cloudanalytics.com.

  • Seth Spratt (98378), 2200 S. Brandt Circle, Lincoln, NE 68506; phone (402) 202-1007, e-mail ibses@yahoo.com.

  • Chuck Synovec (98379), 6472 William St., Omaha, NE 68506; phone (402) 770-4340, e-mail chucksynovec@hotmail.com.

    New Associate Members

  • Artistic Glass Engraving, Inc. (44022), 109 Collins St., Conroe, TX 77301; phone (936) 494-1313 and (888) 588-1374, fax (936) 494-1326, e-mail age@consolidated.net; Ryan Mayorga, office manager; gifts/imprinted, glassware, mugs, china.


  • Aurora World, Inc. (97876), 8820 Mercury Lane, Pico Rivera, CA 90660; phone (562) 205-1222 and (888) 287-6722, fax (562) 948-1661, e-mail. www.info@auroragift.com, URL www.auroragift.com; Paul Roche, senior vice president; gifts/imprinted, licensing-copyright.


  • Bean Bag Boys, Inc. (97854), P.O. Box 827, Lexington, SC 29071; phone (803) 939-0450 and (800) 755-3876, fax (803) 939-0450, e-mail jspettus@beanbagboys.com, URL www.beanbagboys.com; Scott Pettus, vice president; furnishings - chairs, tables, gifts/imprinted.


  • Biederlack of America Corporation (78025), 11501 Bedford Road NE, Cumberland MD 21052; phone (301) 759-3633 and (800) 521-6270, fax (301) 759-3837, URL www.biederlack.com; Peter J. McCabe, executive vice president; furnishings, bedding.


  • C & B Bell Company (97994), 1730 North Clark St., Suite 1603, Chicago, IL 60614; phone (312) 209-9269, fax (312) 787-1667, e-mail jenniferwconnor@yahoo.com; Jennifer Connor, president; athletic/imprinted apparel, equipment, novelty items.


  • Crown Athletics (96330), 4850 Monterey Way, Sacramento, CA 95822; phone (916) 825-5686, e-mail crowna_jc@yahoo.com, URL www.crownu.com; Frank Guy, marketing director; apparel, hats/caps, headwear.


  • Equal Foodservice (98325), 10 South Riverside, Suite 850, Chicago, IL 60606; phone (312) 329-0811, fax (312) 329-0195, e-mail laoise.obroin@thefoodgroup.com, URL www.equalfoodservice.com; Janet Ahonen, sales coordinator; food, candy, beverages.


  • Fan Creations (Adventure Furniture, Inc.) (97909), 5615 Hillgate Crossing, Alpharetta, GA 30005; phone (678) 570-0443, fax (678) 868-1811, e-mail andrewm@fan-creations.com, URL www.fan-creations.com; Andrew McClary, president; furnishings.


  • ful, llc (97912), 8121 Walnut Run, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38018; phone (901) 751-0021, fax (901) 751-0021, fax (901) 751-0067, e-mail info@fulgear.com, URL www.fulgear.com; Jennifer Jennings; apparel, hats/caps, backpacks/duffel bags, luggage/briefcases.


  • Fuze Beverages LLC (91964), 140 Sylvan Ave., 3rd Floor, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; phone (201) 461-6640, fax (201) 461-1091, URL fuzebev.com and drinkfuze.com; Xavier Bagala, vice president national accounts; food, candy, beverages.


  • Gallery Graphics (35950), 2025 South Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301; phone (850) 942-7525 and (800) 428-3479, fax (850) 656-8774, e-mail mosesrodin@aol.com, URL www.cardgallery.com; Moses Rodin, owner; gifts/imprinted, greeting cards, gift wrap.


  • Global Silicon Electronics, Inc. dba Buslink Media (97992), 434 Cloverleaf Drive, Baldwin Park, CA 91706; phone (626) 336-1888 or (877) 684-6462, fax (626) 363-2569, e-mail chris.l@buslink.com, URL www.buslink.com; Chris Liu, sales manager; computer supplies/accessories, electronic accessories, batteries, radios, CD players, TVs, VCRs.


  • Good Optical Services LLC (97985), 707 N. Holden, Warrensburg, MO 64093; phone (660) 747-9563, fax (660) 563-1104, e-mail goodopt@ozemail.com.au; Rick Good, managing director; novelty items.


  • Kiva Designs, Inc. (97983), 1350 Hayes St., Suite C-16, Benicia, CA 91510; phone (707) 748-1614, fax (707) 748-1614, e-mail chay@kivadesigns.com, URL www.kivadesigns.com; Chay Woerz, director of sales; backpacks, duffel bags, gifts/imprinted, luggage, briefcases, rain gear, umbrellas, travel accessories.


  • Kudzu Book Traders (51758), 200 Cook St., Cartersville, GA 30120; phone (770) 607-8790 and (800) 262-7587, fax (770) 386-2013, e-mail books@kudzubooks.com, URL www.kudzubooks.com; Rachel Parker, trade show coordinator; general and trade books,


  • Lion Brand Yarn Company (84907), 135 Kero Road, Carlstadt, NJ 07072; phone (201) 804-3999, fax (201) 804-8382, URL www.lionbrandyarn.com; Carla Horvath, marketing support manager; apparel, hats/capsheadwear, outerwear.


  • Long Range Systems (97979), 9855 Chartwell Dr., Dallas, TX 75243; phone (214) 553-5308 and (800) 437-4996, fax (214) 221-0160, e-mail ken@pager.net, URL www.pager.net; Wendy McAninch, product manager; gifts/imprinted.


  • MTV Networks (31901), 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036; URL www.comedycentral.com; J.J. Ahearn, director, retail development; games, toys, music - CDs, tapes, video, DVDs.


  • Screen Scenes Inc. (97996), 2288 John Henry Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579; phone (843) 903-1515 and (800) 223-8998, fax (843) 903-1510, e-mail rmeadows@screenscenes.us, URL www.screenscenes.us; Ralph Meadows, president; gifts/imprinted.


  • Straight Down Enterprises, Inc. (43472), 625 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; phone (805) 543-3086 and (800) 726-0063, fax (805) 542-0817, e-mail info@straightdown.com, URL www.straightdown.com; Tracy Jacobs, controller; athletic apparel, hats/caps, headwear/imprinted, non-athletic, outerwear.


  • Tusco Display (92239), P.O. Box 175, 239 S. Chestnut St., Gnadenhutten, OH 44269; phone (740) 254-4343, fax (740) 254-4839, e-mail ecreiser@tuscodisplay.com, URL www.tuscodisplay.com; Eugene Reiser, general manager/vice president operations; computers, hardware and accessories, marketing-promotional services, shipping/transportation, store designers, store systems inventory management general merchandise.


  • Vera Bradley (93944), 2208 Production Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808; phone (260) 482-4673 and (800) 823-8372, fax (260) 484-2278, e-mail ppine@verabradley.com, URL www.verabradley.com; Patti Pine, key accounts executive; backpacks, duffel bags, travel accessories.


  • Wearable Vegetables (70158), 5306 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124; phone (504) 486-1117 and (800) 932-7834, fax (504) 486-1103, e-mail info@wearablevegetables.com, URL wearablevegetables.com; Gab Sperling, president; apparel/imprinted, non-athletic, sleepwear, gifts/imprinted, non-imprinted, glassware, mugs, china, greeting cards, gift wrap.


  • Yankee Candle Company, Inc. (98085), 16 Yankee Candle Way, South Deerfield, MA 01373; phone (800) 792-6180, fax (800) 872-7905, e-mail info@yankeecandle.com, URL www.yankeecandle.com; Kim Lambert, new accounts specialist; gifts/non-imprinted.


    • New Affiliate Members

  • Greenbrier Christian Academy (97981), 311 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320; phone (757) 547-9569, fax (757) 547-9569, e-mail info@gcagators.org, URL www.gcagators.org; Foxie Castelow, business manager.


  • The Fluid Group (46165), 390 Trabert Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309; phone (404) 875-1008, e-mail jmagennis@befluid.com, URL www.befluid.com; Joe Magennis.

    Position Changes and Promotions

  • Duane Benson is the new director of the Morningside College Bookstore, Sioux City, IA..


  • Peter Jovanovich has stepped down as chief executive officer of Pearson Education, citing health reasons. He will not be replaced, a company spokeperson said. Those who reported to Jovanovich will now report to Marjorie Scardino, the chief executive of Pearson. They are Will Ethridge, president of the higher education, international and professional group, and Steve Dowling, head of Pearson's school division.


    • Awards and Achievements

  • Durham Book Exchange, Durham, NH, has collected more than $6,000 in tsunami relief contributions to the Durham Chapter of the American Red Cross. During January book rush customers made donations as they were checked out at the registers.


    • Recent Member News Items:

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  • Member News 01/21/05

  • Member News 01/14/05

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