Taylor Promotional Products (PPAI 103553, Platinum), the No. 12 distributor in the PPAI 100 and a 2025 Pyramid Award winner, has appointed Rick Roddis as its new business unit president.
Roddis, a seasoned leader with more than three decades of experience in the print and custom branding industries, brings the expertise needed to drive the Minnesota-based distributor’s continued expansion, particularly in the rapidly growing print-on-demand space.
- Roddis’ career spans leadership roles across sales, IT, marketing and operations in the custom print sector.
- Since joining Taylor in 2006 through its acquisition of Cosco Industries, Roddis has played key roles at Navitor, ComplyRight Distribution Services and the TOG-Navitor Stationery Business Unit.
- His deep expertise in personalized printing and POD innovation positions Taylor to deliver tailored, low-quantity and on-demand solutions for today’s evolving promotional product market.
“I am deeply honored to join Taylor Promotional Products and look forward to collaborating with this talented team,” Roddis said. “Together, we will build on the strong foundation in place and pursue new opportunities for growth and innovation.”
Taylor Group President Susan Drenning is enthusiastic about Roddis’ leadership. “Rick is a dynamic and visionary leader whose experience and strategic outlook align perfectly with our goals,” she says. “We are excited to see the positive changes and growth his leadership will bring.”
Rick Roddis
Business Unit President, Taylor Promotional Products
Earlier this year, Business Unit President Mike Giachetti annnounced his retirement, and he will work with Roddis to transition his role into semi-retirement so the company can continue to leverage his energy and sales leadership in key growth areas. Giachetti’s contributions over the years have been instrumental in shaping TPP’s success, and his ongoing involvement will help ensure a seamless transition.
With a sharpened focus on the promotional print-on-demand market, Taylor is committed to using cutting-edge technology and Roddis’ expertise to deliver innovative, customizable solutions that empower businesses to elevate their branding with precision and agility.
Taylor Promotional Products is a division of Taylor Corporation, one of North America’s largest graphic communications firms. The company scored High Marks among PPAI 100 firms in revenue, growth, responsibility, innovation and more.
