Hit Promotional Products (PPAI 113910, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 3 supplier, and Profill Solutions – a third-party logistics and fulfillment company owned by Hit – have announced that Brian Porter has joined as vice president of business development.

Porter will also serve as a liaison to the Hit sales team as the partnership between Hit and Profill continues to grow and the companies expand their combined service offerings.

Brian brings tremendous industry experience, strong customer relationships and a proven ability to create growth.”

Mike Welker

President, Profill Solutions

“Brian brings tremendous industry experience, strong customer relationships and a proven ability to create growth,” says Mike Welker, president of Profill. “He will help us connect Profill’s operational and technology capabilities with the needs of both new and existing partners.”

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Porter’s appointment coincides with Hit and Profill’s anticipated opening of a new 800,000-square-foot fulfillment facility in Fairfield, Ohio, in September. The facility is expected to expand the company’s capacity, automation capabilities and ability to support complex, high-volume fulfillment program.

He’ll be a tremendous asset to Profill and an important part of strengthening the value we deliver together.”

CJ Schmidt

CEO, Hit Promotional Products

“Brian understands what it takes to build strong customer relationships and create long-term growth,” says CJ Schmidt, CEO of Hit. “His leadership and industry knowledge make him a great addition to the Hit and Profill teams. He’ll be a tremendous asset to Profill and an important part of strengthening the value we deliver together.”

A 32-year veteran of the branded merchandise industry, Porter most recently served as chief revenue officer of Starline, PPAI 100’s No. 29 supplier. Prior to that, he spent half a decade as vice president of North American sales at Pro Towels, PPAI 100’s No. 51 supplier. 

Profill has built an impressive platform that combines industry expertise, technology and large-scale operational capabilities.”

Brian Porter

VP of Business Development, Hit & Profill

“Profill has built an impressive platform that combines industry expertise, technology and large-scale operational capabilities,” Porter says. “I’m excited to work with Mike, support the Hit sales organization and help bring Profill’s capabilities to more customers and partners.”