Baden Sports, Inc., is an independent, family-owned company based in K, Washington. Founded in 1979 with the mission to fill the void of quality sports balls to the sporting goods industry, Baden has continued its reputation as a designer and producer of the highest-quality athletic balls. Baden also manufacturers the 'MLB-approved' Axe™ line of high-performance baseball and softball bats.For 35 years, Baden’s product innovation and leadership have led conferences, programs and coaches at all levels to choose Baden as their official ball.In the year 2000, Baden saw the opportunity to provide our one-of-a-kind custom balls to companies that were looking to promote. Since then, millions of custom balls have been used for camps, corporate gifts, sponsorships, and promotions. It is our aim to offer customers something truly unique and fun to gain brand awareness. We are members of both ASI and PPAI, as well as an A+ Supplier with SAGE. In the premium business, we stand far above the rest. As ball experts, we ensure you will be getting a high quality product with designs that will “wow” your customers. You will be proud to have your brand represented on a Baden ball.

Baden Sports, Inc., is an independent, family-owned company based in Renton, Washington. Founded in 1979 with the mission to fill the void of quality sports balls to the sporting goods industry, Baden has continued its reputation as a designer and producer of the highest-quality athletic balls. Baden also manufacturers the new Axe™ line of high-performance baseball and softball bats.For 35 years, Baden’s product innovation and leadership have led conferences, programs and coaches at all levels to choose Baden as their official ball.In the year 2000, Baden saw the opportunity to provide our one-of-a-kind custom balls to companies that were looking to promote. Since then, millions of custom balls have been used for camps, corporate gifts, sponsorships, and promotions. It is our aim to offer customers something truly unique and fun to gain brand awareness. We are members of both ASI and PPAI, as well as an A+ Supplier with SAGE. In the premium business, we stand far above the rest. As ball experts, we ensure you will be getting a high quality product with designs that will “wow” your customers. You will be proud to have your brand represented on a Baden ball.

Baden Sports, Inc., is an independent, family-owned company based in Renton, Washington. Founded in 1979 with the mission to fill the void of quality sports balls to the sporting goods industry, Baden has continued its reputation as a designer and producer of the highest-quality athletic balls. Baden also manufacturers the new Axe™ line of high-performance baseball and softball bats.For 35 years, Baden’s product innovation and leadership have led conferences, programs and coaches at all levels to choose Baden as their official ball.In the year 2000, Baden saw the opportunity to provide our one-of-a-kind custom balls to companies that were looking to promote. Since then, millions of custom balls have been used for camps, corporate gifts, sponsorships, and promotions. It is our aim to offer customers something truly unique and fun to gain brand awareness. We are members of both ASI and PPAI, as well as an A+ Supplier with SAGE. In the premium business, we stand far above the rest. As ball experts, we ensure you will be getting a high quality product with designs that will “wow” your customers. You will be proud to have your brand represented on a Baden ball.

The Trek Pass is powered by Halo Branded Solutions, an industry leader in promotional products for nearly six decades. Providing a dedicated 300 member corporate service team, we’ve combined decades of experience with creativity and innovation to deliver dynamic results for each of our valued clients. We are driven by continuous improvement in our marketing, technology and operational processes. We’ve invested millions of dollars in the most sophisticated technology, efficient processes and staff training to provide the unmatched reliability, creativity and results on every order.Capabilities: • Full service promotional products provider; including mugs, pens, T-shirts, bags, calendars, hats and branded apparel• Development of custom programs for corporate marketing campaigns, employee retention and event collateral• Tradeshow preparation materials; including display banners, booths, giveaways and traffic buildersToday, over 40,000 satisfied clients—including the world’s leading brands—rely on HALO to build their brand and their business. We respond with solutions that achieve results, exceed expectations and create success.

Marketing tools for busy professionals. • Full service promotional advertising specialty sales; including promotional products, corporate gifts, premium incentives, and logowear• Development of custom programs for corporate marketing campaigns and events• Tradeshow preparation materials; including display banners, booths, giveaways and traffic builders

An independent publisher of high-quality European-style family board games since 2006. • Helped manage and fulfill the company's 1st Kickstarter campaign, Buccaneer Bones, which raised over 257% of requested funding. • Distribution and retail sales development • Marketing, trade show, and event coordination • Vendor relations • Social media manager

Volunteer position assisting with marketing and communications. • Social Media co-manager on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Just look for @NWPMA in most places.'At NWPMA, we understand that your growth as a Promotional Marketing Professional is important to you, as it is for many of your peer professionals. This is why we make professional development one of our top priorities.By enlisting top professionals from many aspects of the promotional marketing industry, NWPMA provides exciting educational opportunities several times each year at our own regional events.NWPMA Professional Development is your link to the Educational Opportunities our Industry has to offer. Membership in NWPMA allows you access to the PPAI events that are made available throughout the county.' See NWPMA.org for more information and stay in touch with us via Twitter @NWPMA and Facebook.com/NWPMA (Northwest Promotional Marketing Association).

DII is a designer and manufacturer of fashionable, fun, and functional kitchen textiles, table linens, decorative accessories, and outdoor living products for the home. Other areas of expertise included custom pet products ranging from feed bowls, feed mats, and wash items. The Custom Division of Design Imports provides unique and profitable products for both retail and wholesale customers; including private label, large volume and product design development. Providing quality merchandise that sets DII clients apart from the competition.

As one of the leading charity portals since 1999, the GreaterGood Network has proven itself an industry expert in online marketing to help people, animals, and causes in need. With an audience of more than 5 million visitors a month, it's core mission is to unite communities that care, giving anyone the power to make a difference with simple, everyday actions. • Corporate advertising sales for 8 popular philanthropic websites; including The Animal Rescue Site and The Breast Cancer Site• Social media and display advertising; including CPC, CPM and sponsored Facebook content• Advertising Affiliate Coordinator for online publishers with the LinkShare Network.

Providing the Global Girlfriend brand of Fair Trade products to wholesale clients; GreaterGood Wholesale makes it easy and convenient for retailers to carry a line of ethically-sourced handcrafted accessories, gifts, and apparel from around the globe. A structured turn-key program is available with direct customer support from start to finish, making it easy for Retailers to do well by doing good.• Worked with Executive Leadership to smoothly facilitate integration of World of Good inventory, goodwill, and sales team after corporate purchase.• Developed organization of distribution center, order processing and re-branding of World of Good inventory• Coordinated a successful relocation of Global Girlfriend's West Coast Distribution Center to the new facility in Michigan.

• Provided strategic and operational leadership to maximize/develop 2.5 Million in annual revenue at close of 2008• Set sales objectives and performance standards through scheduled reviews of orders booked to increase productivity and focus on targeted clients using a solution selling methodology• Strategically build and maintain profitable business relationships with vendor partners• Managed in-house sales executives and multi-line Military representative group• Worked closely with Marketing Team to develop pricing strategies and sales campaigns• Drove a 15% increase in new market penetration with revenues at $250,000 through up-sale of existing clients to expanded services• Responsible for accurately forecasting monthly, quarterly and yearly sales for the division• Contributed to new product development for the company as a whole

• Managed a 120+ employee facility; including Customer Service, Maintenance, and Production, which encompassed 4 departments; Embroidery, Silkscreen, Pad Printing and Preprint (stocked) Goods. • Improved order on-time output by 24%• Worked cooperatively with Administrative, Distribution, Procurement and Sales departments to achieve more efficient manufacturing solutions, which resulted in improved operating margins and quality of output.• Coordinated the expansion of the 100,000 sq. foot facility with plant space reorganization.• Increased existing book of accounts to total annual sales of 500K+• Participated in high-level strategic planning meetings formulate long-term corporate objectives• Successfully managed operations during Seattle Seahawk’s Super bowl XL appearance, resulting in production of over 70,000 shirts for resale within a 48 hour period.• Encouraged continual innovation and process improvement from employees at all levels.

• Oversight of Sales channels; including Resort/Gift, Casinos, Airport, Catalog, and Corporate • Developed and implemented annual sales plans by Account Executive, Sales Representative and account• Provided product line focus and training for 23 Multi-line representatives positioned throughout the United States• Coordinated marketing and presentation of 16 regional and national tradeshows annually.• Implemented the company's sales process to establish a culture of consultative selling to customer's decision-makers at all levels. • Cultivated and maintained effective business relationships with executive decision makers in large accounts. • Pursued identified business prospects, participating actively in the planning and sales process for new business opportunities. • Collaborated with creative resources and the sales leadership team to define overall sales strategy, and to develop products and solutions responsive to the customer's business. Applied research insights to provide compelling advertising solutions based on the company's business strengths. • Coaching Sales Team to build effective staff relationships that enable them to respond quickly to emerging customer opportunities, and provide for seamless execution of the company's business processes that exceed customer expectations.• Located and negotiated license of number one selling shirt design (“Designated Driver”), which has grossed over 1 Million+ in sales and has been expanded into 10+ product lines.

Los AngelesWholesaler of Imported Headwear to the Ad Specialty, Amusement and Resort/Gift Industries. In-House embroidery and Screenprinting with National Distribution.• Oversight of Sales channels; including Blank Wholesale, Resort/Gift, Airport, and Corporate Ad Specialty• Increased customer sales presentations by 30 percent coaching a consultative selling process• Strengthened supplier relationships, both import and domestic resulting in price negotiations and quality control• Collaborated with administrative leadership team to develop product lifecycle management• Lead the successful national market launch of multiple new products. Exceeded first year projections, and spawned a new market segment.• Cultivated and maintained effective business relationships with executive decision makers in large accounts.