Lenexa, Kan.

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Ash City, the promotional apparel supplier located in Lenexa, Kan., on December 3 announced the appointment of Doug Hayes as the company’s new president and CEO. He will oversee all aspects of the company’s go-to-market strategy for North America, starting January 3, 2013. Founder Garry Hurvitz will continue to lead Ash City's product development and supply chain initiatives.

Gill Studios, Lenexa, Kan., recently expanded to five field sales managers with the hire of Danielle Davidson. She joins Gill as its Greater Texas Territory field sales manager.

Political promotions may be catching a little more flak these days, what with the promised government cutbacks and everything, but that doesn't make them any less crucial to the election process.

The Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica recently presented Gill Studios, Lenexa, Kan., with two "Best of Category" awards at the 2011 GraphEx Graphic Excellence Awards Gala. Entries were judged first on technical complexity and the quality of printing, then on design features and overall appearance.

Headquartered in Lenexa, Kan., Gill Studios has partnered with ScanLife, the global leader in mobile barcode solutions, to offer 2-D mobile barcodes and discounted code creation on a variety of Gill-line products.