Image Source (PPAI 195193, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 23 distributor, has announced that industry veteran Tom Havens has joined the company as vice president of sales.

Havens began his career with Nadel, where he rose to become one of the company’s top sales performers and later launched the company’s Seattle office. In 1999, he founded Catalyst Marketing, building the company from the ground up into a nationally recognized distributorship with offices in Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, Minneapolis and New York.

Following Catalyst’s acquisition by HALO Branded Solutions in 2017, Havens spent five years helping expand and strengthen HALO’s creative services capabilities, ultimately helping build a team of more than 30 creative professionals and contributing to the acquisition of major new business opportunities.

“Few people in our industry bring the combination of sales leadership, entrepreneurial experience and creative vision that Tom does,” says Thomas Goos, president and CEO of Image Source. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to Image Source and excited about the impact he’ll have on our team and our clients. His experience building high-performing organizations and developing strong teams will help support the next phase of growth for our company.”

PCNA (PPAI 113079, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 6 supplier, continues to expand its retail brand offerings with a new lineup of products across golf, drinkware, coolers, travel, tech and audio, including the addition of Blue Tees Golf as a new retail partner.

• The launch includes the Blue Tees Golf Series 3 Max+ Rangefinder.
• PCNA is also expanding offerings from current retail brand partners, including new products from Bellroy, Chipolo, Hydro Flask, Kanga, mophie, Skullcandy, Sony, Stanley, Thule and Titleist.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Blue Tees Golf as a new retail partner for PCNA and to continue expanding the product offerings from many of our existing retail brand partnerships,” says Liz Haesler, chief merchandising officer at PCNA. “Known for high-quality, performance-driven rangefinders and accessories, Blue Tees Golf has built its reputation by delivering the features golfers want at a more attainable cost.

Together with the addition of Titleist golf bags, Blue Tees Golf reflects our continued focus on building a best-in-class golf assortment and becoming a true one-stop shop for all golf solutions. These launches also speak to the broader demand for products that align with how people live, work, travel and play. Across every category, our goal is to ensure our distributor partners have access to the in-demand, on-trend products their customers want from brands people already know and love.”

SRG (PPAI 230188, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 20 supplier, has announced a new partnership with HydraPeak, a stainless steel drinkware brand.

“Our partnership with HydraPeak aligns with SRG’s commitment to delivering premium, retail-inspired lifestyle products to our customers,” says Merrick Falkenstein, CRO at SRG. “We’re excited to bring these innovative, high-quality hydration products into our offering and help companies showcase their brands on premium everyday essentials.”

“We are thrilled to partner with SRG to bring HydraPeak’s vibrant, high-performance drinkware to the promotional and corporate gifting market,” says Richard Sakkal, vice president of sales of HydraPeak. “Our brand is built on delivering outstanding quality, style and everyday functionality, and we look forward to helping companies elevate their brand experiences with products that inspire an active, eco-conscious lifestyle.”

Crystal D (PPAI 112326, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 100 supplier, celebrates Brenda Peralta, a 13-year company veteran, receiving the Super Star Award from the Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals in May.

“At any given time, Brenda is juggling multiple things, yet you’d never know it. She does it all with ease and does it with a great attitude,” says Kyle Nordby, Crystal D’s head of operations and customer service. “Brenda delivers the same exceptional level of service whether she knows you well or is helping you for the first time.”