In recent months, 51 industry professionals have joined an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to the promotional products industry and to continuing their education by earning their industry certifications.
PPAI certifications are awarded to professionals in the promotional products industry who have met rigorous educational requirements and demonstrate exemplary commitment to their profession. Professionals who have earned their certification provide the highest standard of conduct and integrity. Highly respected and recognized credentials in the promotional products industry, these designations establish a recipient’s professional credibility to colleagues, clients, employers and peers.
The new designees are:
Rick Brenner, MAS+
Christine Marion, MAS+
Julia Wright, MAS+
Jennifer Gammon, MAS
Andrea Jaeckels, MAS
Mike Mayo, MAS
Troy Nelson, MAS
Carrie Sabo, MAS
Gary Slavonic, MAS
Sheri Theriault, MAS
Lori Arrigunaga, CAS
Jeffery Batson, CAS
Kimberly Bechard, CAS
Martha Bishop, CAS
Patrick Black, CAS
Carol Breault, CAS
Julie Busler, CAS
Laura Campbell, CAS
Paul Cline, CAS
Charlene Dion, CAS
Paul Dubois, CAS
Tonya Forer, CAS
Dustin Freeman, CAS
David Geiger, CAS
Joey George, CAS
Alan Groudle, CAS
Max Grover, CAS
Scott Heavin, CAS
Corey Krueger, CAS
Justin Lambourne, CAS
Peter LeClair, CAS
Heidi Marks, CAS
Christa Matuszewski, CAS
Robin Miller, CAS
Kelly Miller-Craft, CAS
Leo Nieter, CAS
Marissa Perez, CAS
Amber Perron, CAS
Karen Plummer, CAS
Alyson Salz, CAS
Mike Sanders, CAS
Adam Saxon, CAS
J.P. Scarisbrick, CAS
Jodie Schillinger, CAS
Christine Shea, CAS
Amanda Sinclair, CAS
Lynne Smith, CAS
Joelle Stahlecker, CAS
Melissa Topolewski, CAS
Courtney Turlington, CAS
Cameron Vernon, CAS
Peter Wiggins, CAS
Robert Young, CAS
Sharon Zarter, CAS
Kelly Zino, CAS
New designees are formally recognized with an array of custom promotional items. These items are generously donated by PPAI certification sponsor companies Bruce Fox and Hirsch Gift.
PPAI’s Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS), Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) and advanced Master Advertising Specialist Plus (MAS+) designations are achieved through a combination of active employment in the industry, education, industry contributions and the successful demonstration of expertise. The CAS and MAS certifications also require continuing education and recertification to remain in-good-standing. Learn more about the PPAI Certification Program and PPAI’s professional development opportunities on PPAI’s website.
