Storm Creek (PPAI 438091, Gold) PPAI 100’s No. 33 supplier has announced the hiring of Jon West as the company’s newest president. West comes to Minnesota-based supplier from King Technology, where he spent a 20-year career contributing across sales, marketing, strategic growth and operations. He held the title of chief growth officer before joining Storm Creek.

  • Teresa Fudenberg will continue her role as CEO, focusing on day-to-day operations and strategic direction.
  • Doug Jackson will lead product innovation and sales growth in his role as product visionary and chief revenue officer.


This leaves West to put much of his efforts toward scalable growth while “deepening Storm Creek’s impact and leadership within the promotional products channel.”

“Jon’s experience and leadership philosophy are a natural fit for Storm Creek,” says Fudenberg. “He understands how to drive sustainable growth while staying close to customers and teams, an approach that aligns with our values, our EOS journey, and our vision for the future.”

Jon’s experience and leadership philosophy are a natural fit for Storm Creek.”

Teresa Fudenberg

CEO, Storm Creek

Jackson refers to the hiring of West as a step forward for the organization, stating, “By adding Jon, we’re strengthening our ability to scale while remaining hands-on and deeply connected to our distributor partners.” For his part, after two decades with the same company, West says that he is excited to be joining another place where he feels strongly about the people and the values he’ll be surrounded by.

I’m excited to work alongside Doug, Teresa and the entire organization as we continue growing, always seeking better for our customers, partners and people.”

“Storm Creek has built something special; a strong brand, a clear purpose and a team that genuinely cares about doing things a better way,” says West. “I’m excited to work alongside Doug, Teresa and the entire organization as we continue growing, always seeking better for our customers, partners and people.”