SAGE (PPAI 100001), PPAI’s technology partner, has announced the promotion of Blake Bozeman, MAS, to chief business officer.

In this newly created role, Bozeman will help lead the Plano, Texas-based firm’s business operations and strategic initiatives as it continues to grow and expand its solutions for the branded merchandise industry.

“Blake has been an integral part of SAGE for more than a decade, and his leadership, industry knowledge and commitment to our customers have made a tremendous impact on our organization,” says SAGE President David Natinsky.

“As SAGE continues to grow, this new role strengthens our leadership team and positions us to continue moving the company forward. We are excited to have Blake take on this expanded responsibility.”

As SAGE continues to grow, this new role strengthens our leadership team and positions us to continue moving the company forward.”

David Natinsky

President, SAGE

Bozeman’s Background

Bozeman brings 25 years of industry experience to the position. He began his career in sales with IDLine, PPAI 100’s No. 91 supplier, before joining PPAI, where he served as business development manager and oversaw sales and affinity programs.

Bozeman joined SAGE in 2014 and has held expanding leadership responsibilities throughout his tenure with the company. Most recently, he served as vice president of sales.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to take on this new role and continue building on everything we’ve accomplished at SAGE.”

Blake Bozeman, MAS

Chief Business Officer, SAGE

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to take on this new role and continue building on everything we’ve accomplished at SAGE,” Bozeman says. “I look forward to working alongside our talented teams across the company as we continue to innovate, strengthen our customer relationships and find new ways to serve the promotional products industry.”