PPAI Announces Leadership Changes

Carol Gauger, MAS, has been promoted to senior manager of volunteer engagement and recognition. In this newly created position, Gauger will focus on enhancing the volunteer experience, increasing member appreciation and recognizing members' exceptional business and personal performance.

Additionally, there will be a reallocation of existing staff resources to better manage PPAI's public affairs efforts. Bellantone added, "PPAI's government relations and product responsibility activities continue to grow exponentially. By adding resources to this area we position ourselves to proactively address and positively affect the issues of product safety, compliance and regulatory and government affairs, thus fulfilling our commitment to creating a healthy business landscape for our members and the industry to grow."

"The changes we've made address the needs of an evolving and challenging business environment and allow PPAI to execute the goals outlined in its strategic plan: to advocate the power and value of promotional products and deliver products, services, experiences and a community essential for member success," stated Bellantone.

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