Crystal D (PPAI 112326, Gold) – the No. 88 supplier in the PPAI 100 – has promoted former account manager Tawauna Garner to lead solutions specialist and welcomes new sales team members Colby Kiger and Gary Rinehart.

• In her new role, Garner will be responsible for client relationship management, strategic account planning, sales and revenue generation, and project management and execution. Garner is also a 2024 recipient of Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals’ (UMAPP) Super Star Award.
• Kiger possesses inside sales and customer service experience gained, both of which are key assets in his new role where he will be delivering top-notch service and maintaining long-term relationships.
• Rinehart brings a well-rounded background including positions in sales, customer service and communications. Most recently, he developed and sustained long-term strategic customer relationships for a promotional distributor group.

Storm Creek (PPAI 438091, Gold) – the PPAI 100’s No. 43 supplier – has released its 2025 catalog and new collection, with 212 new styles and colors that are all sustainable. Storm Creek is one of the few promotional products apparel suppliers with an all-sustainably produced product line.

• The catalog features new sustainable fabrics made without PFAS, including certified Bluesign approved fabrics that are held to the highest standards of safety and environmental requirements. The company has a goal of all fabrics being certified Bluesign approved by the end of 2025. Additionally, new styles feature feminine silhouettes with a true fit wearers can feel confident in.
• By the end of 2025, the company will upcycle 65 million plastic bottles into sustainable apparel.
• Storm Creek has also adjusted its prices to make it easy for distributors to earn an even 60% margin on all Storm Creek items. This new “N” pricing will go into effect September 1, 2024.
• Storm Creek also announces new fall arrivals including the Pacific Puffer vest, Challenger jacket and Comfort Zone crew and quarter zip.
• Distributors are invited to attend an exclusive catalog launch webinar on August 20. Sign up here.

Living Lands & Waters (LL&W), a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the nation’s rivers, has begun a significant river cleanup operation in the Pittsburgh area, made possible through the generous support of its sponsor, PCNA (PPAI 113079, Platinum) – the No. 3 supplier in the PPAI 100 – based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.

• Beginning this week, LL&W has mobilized a portion of its impressive fleet, including a deck barge, towboat, John Deere excavator and work boats, to remove up to 100 abandoned cars and boats from the three rivers surrounding downtown Pittsburgh.

“At PCNA, we believe that our responsibility extends far beyond the walls of our offices. PCNA is a proud member of the Pittsburgh community, and we are committed to initiatives that protect and enhance the wellbeing of our local environment. Supporting Living Lands & Waters for this vital river cleanup underscores our dedication to making a tangible difference right here in our backyard. Together, we’re not just cleaning up our rivers – we’re investing in the future health and vibrancy of the Pittsburgh area, ensuring it remains a beautiful and safe place for all who live and work here,” says Nick McCulloch, director of ESG at PCNA.