Dawn Olds, MAS, senior vice president of operations at distributor HALO, has been in management for over 20 years, spanning three focus areas: accounting, information technology and general operations. She has developed and managed project integration plans for dozens of successful acquisitions. Olds has been the executive sponsor for several Lean Six Sigma projects. Her career highlights also include mentoring and developing dozens of professionals within the HALO organization and promoting them. In addition to the development of people, Olds dedicates time to volunteering for Junior Achievement, is a mentor for a high school entrepreneur program and is a member of the Women’s Professional Network. She holds a bachelor’s in information systems and an associate degree in accounting.

Dale Denham, MAS+, has more than 25 years of experience in the promotional products industry. Before joining PPAI as president and CEO in August 2021, Denham spent 10 years at distributor Geiger as senior vice president and CIO. As a member of the executive team, he was responsible for significant growth, including international growth, and successfully led the organization’s digital transformation. Prior to Geiger, Denham was a member of the ASI executive team for 10 years where he was responsible for growth, including all technology, strategic partners and publications. His first experience in the industry came in the 1990s as president of Impact, a company that provided numerous resources to the industry. Before joining Impact, Denham was general manager for several consulting and sales organizations. Denham served on the PPAI Board of Directors from 2015-2020, including as chair in 2018. He has served on numerous other industry boards and has been a consistent volunteer for PPAI and other industry organizations, as well as a sought-after speaker. Denham graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s in business and a minor in economics.

David Nicholson, president of supplier Polyconcept North America, has over 25 years of experience in the promotional products industry. He was a leader of the executive team responsible for growing Leed’s and ultimately Polyconcept North America (PCNA) into one of the industry’s largest and most respected suppliers. Nicholson currently serves as vice chairman of Polyconcept and is also a member of PCNA’s Executive Committee. Nicholson’s background also includes extensive international experience, both within Europe and Asia. He was responsible for building Leed’s overseas sourcing operations and played a key role in the formation of Polyconcept’s Global Buying Services in 2010. He was recognized as ASI’s Person of the Year in 2012 and currently serves as a board director for PPAI.

Thomas Goos, MAS, is president of distributor Image Source, where his key responsibilities include strategic direction as well as financial management, operations and supplier partnerships. Goos is a past PPAI board chair and currently serves on the Strategic Foresight Committee, Leadership Advisory Committee and Government Relations Action Council (GRAC). He has also served as a board director of the Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF). Goos is a former two-term president of the Northwest Promotional Marketing Association (NWPMA) and a founder and partner of Reciprocity Road, the innovative industry buying and shared learning group comprised of 10 elite branded merchandise agencies. He is a currently board member for the University of Washington Bothell School of Business where he is a guest speaker and advisor to undergraduate and MBA students. Thomas has founded several companies including Branded Solutions by Edgar Martinez, a branded merchandise agency as well as five real estate investment companies.

An experienced executive in the promotional products industry, Rosanne Webster has held a variety of leadership roles over the past 15 years at supplier SnugZ USA. The company is known for manufacturing high-quality lanyards and personal care products among others. Currently, Webster serves as the chief information officer overseeing product compliance and information technology. Prior to this role she spent nine years as the company’s chief operating officer and two years as the company’s vice president of finance.

Johanna Gottlieb is vice president of sales, Midwest for distributor HALO in the Chicago area. She began her industry career 16 years ago at New York-based distributor Axis, where she was associate account manager. Her impressive work ethic and love of her industry have opened the doors to key roles in many projects, such as new business development at Axis and opening and heading the Axis Chicago office. Named to Advertising Specialty Institute’s “Hot List” in 2017, Gottlieb’s optimistic worldview and love of her work earned her the identifier of “who we all want as the spokesperson for the promo industry.” Gottlieb has been an active volunteer for two teams that are important to her values: PromoKitchen in 2019 and PPAI’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force, where she is currently chair. She’s also a frequent speaker on two topics near to her heart: best business practices and diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Kathy DiFrancesco, CAS, is the vice president of sales at SnugZ USA. She is a 14-year veteran in the promotional products industry and has been with SnugZ USA for the past 10 years. She is responsible for sales and customer service, strategic partnerships and business development strategies. She brings a unique perspective working with manufacturers and consumer goods retail brands ranging from pharmaceuticals to luxury beauty brands. DiFrancesco enjoys working in a dynamic and collaborative team environment with sales, marketing and product development. She is a passionate advocate of people, service, personal development, overcoming obstacles, helping others and staying positive. Born and raised in New York City, DiFrancesco is a first- generation American from Thai/Chinese parents who immigrated to the United States in the late 1960s.

Elise Lindborg is chief executive officer at Brand|Pride. Based in Seattle and Las Vegas, Brand|Pride is a nationally certified woman-owned and LGBTQ supplier that helps companies market their business through the creative use of branded merchandise. In 2013, Brand|Pride was awarded Supplier of the Year by the National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. In 2016 BrandPride was named the Greater Seattle Business Association’s Business of the Year and listed as one of the top 25 largest LGBTQ businesses in the Puget Sound. In 2021, BrandPride once again made the list for the largest LGBTQ-owned businesses and for the first time made the top 100 Fastest Growing Businesses in the Puget Sound.   Prior to starting Brand|Pride, Lindborg was the United States national rowing team nanager from 1987 to 1996 andculminated her career in amateur sports by managing the 1996 U.S. Olympic rowing team. She has been married to Kelli Henderson, co-owner of Brand|Pride, for 31 years. She holds a B.F.A. and a K-12 teaching certificate from Pacific Lutheran University and has a graduate certificate in public health from University of Washington. She has also attended the Tuck Executive Education Minority Business Program at Dartmouth College.

Latisha Marshall is vice president of operations for ePromos Promotional Products, LLC. Being of Caribbean heritage, Marshall was born in Houston, Texas, but spent her early years in Brooklyn, New York. She earned her bachelor of business administration degree from Pace University. Marshall is a volunteer on the Foundation Board of People’s Trust Credit Union, whose mission is to advance financial literacy and economic independence among Houstonians. She brought her volunteering experience into the public educational spectrum where she educates low-socioeconomic scholars on the aspect of financial literacy and economic independence. Marshall is an operations fanatic who thrives on strategic planning, reporting data analysis and streamlining processes and has been promoted seven times in her 17-year tenure. Marshall’s role with ePromos Promotional Products, LLC has also afforded her the opportunity to mentor and coach employees resulting in a 90-percent employee retention rate. She was named one of 10Best Bosses by PPB magazine in 2020.

Tommy Lewis, HALO vice president enterprise accounts and program sales, has 23 years of experience in promotional industry sales and 16 years in senior leadership positions. His proven track record of success defining, designing and delivering impactful solutions for the Fortune 1000 has resulted in many long-term partnerships. As the marketplace has evolved, he has pushed the limits of service and product innovation—supported with technology and international dimensions—to deliver measurable solutions for his clients and employers. Lewis studied chemistry, nuclear physics and reactor theory with the U.S. Navy and spent three years as a nuclear plant instructor before serving aboard the nuclear submarine USS Kamehameha. He lives in the Dallas area with his wife, Dawne, and devotes time to multiple military groups to help veterans find success in the civilian world. Tommy Lewis, HALO vice president enterprise accounts and program sales, has 23 years of experience in promotional industry sales and 16 years in senior leadership positions. His proven track record of success defining, designing and delivering impactful solutions for the Fortune 1000 has resulted in many long-term partnerships. As the marketplace has evolved, he has pushed the limits of service and product innovation—supported with technology and international dimensions—to deliver measurable solutions for his clients and employers. Lewis studied chemistry, nuclear physics and reactor theory with the U.S. Navy and spent three years as a nuclear plant instructor before serving aboard the nuclear submarine USS Kamehameha. He lives in the Dallas area with his wife, Dawne, and devotes time to multiple military groups to help veterans find success in the civilian world.

Suzanne F. Stevens was born into sales begrudgingly. But as the youngest of four and the only girl, she had to prove herself to the family sales force. So, she started, as any young girl would, working at cousin Vinny's fruit and vegetable stand at the market.If you wanted to sell beans at the end of the day, well, she was your girl. Stevens started her career selling promotional products. Years later, she became an entrepreneur leading a team of consultants developing leadership, presentation, sales and influence without authority skills across diverse industries on five continents. Then, Stevens expanded her scope. Now a multi-award-winning social entrepreneur, international speaker, host, moderator, facilitator, event producer and author of Make Your Contribution Count For You, Me, We, she has interviewed hundreds of leaders in 25 of the 60 countries she has explored. She is a past president of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), one among 15 percent of speakers globally. Stevens is proud to work with organizations to ignite an inclusive culture while growing their influence and social impact.

Greg Muzzillo founded distributor Proforma in 1978, just one year after graduating from college. He quickly built his distributorship to over $20 million in annual sales and was recognized for three consecutive years as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies. He started the company’s franchising operations in 1986. Currently Proforma has over 600 Affiliate Franchise offices worldwide with over $500 million in sales. Today, Muzzillo enjoys spending significant time and resources supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. He serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Florida Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center where he and his wife, Vera Muzzillo, co-sponsor the $50,000 Big Idea Gator Business Plan Competition. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Directors for the International Franchise Association and on the Board of Trustees at the University of Tampa. He currently hosts a weekly blog show, Million Dollar Monday, to provide inspiration and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Cliff Quicksell, Jr., MAS+, president and CEO of Cliff Quicksell & Associates, has been involved in the promotional products and sportswear industries for 38 years. During this tenure, he has been actively involved in PPAI, serving on various committees, and as a facilitator at PPAI and ASI shows. Quicksell has also served five terms as the education chairperson for Chesapeake Promotional Products Association and is a now a board member and chair of the Awards Committee. He is also a longtime speaker, trainer and international consultant for associations and national business groups on more effective ways to market themselves and their products and services as well as how to motivate their personnel. He has won 30 PPAI Pyramid Awards and was the inaugural recipient of PPAI’s Distinguished Service Award in 1997.