In recent months, 51 industry professionals have joined an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to the promotional products industry and to continuing their education by earning their industry certifications.

PPAI certifications are awarded to professionals in the promotional products industry who have met rigorous educational requirements and demonstrate exemplary commitment to their profession. Professionals who have earned their certification provide the highest standard of conduct and integrity. Highly respected and recognized credentials in the promotional products industry, these designations establish a recipient’s professional credibility to colleagues, clients, employers and peers.

The new designees are:

Rick Brenner, MAS+

Christine Marion, MAS+

Julia Wright, MAS+

Jennifer Gammon, MAS

Andrea Jaeckels, MAS

Mike Mayo, MAS

Troy Nelson, MAS

Carrie Sabo, MAS

Gary Slavonic, MAS

Sheri Theriault, MAS

Lori Arrigunaga, CAS

Jeffery Batson, CAS

Kimberly Bechard, CAS

Martha Bishop, CAS

Patrick Black, CAS

Carol Breault, CAS

Julie Busler, CAS

Laura Campbell, CAS

Paul Cline, CAS

Charlene Dion, CAS

Paul Dubois, CAS

Tonya Forer, CAS

Dustin Freeman, CAS

David Geiger, CAS

Joey George, CAS

Alan Groudle, CAS

Max Grover, CAS

Scott Heavin, CAS

Corey Krueger, CAS

Justin Lambourne, CAS

Peter LeClair, CAS

Heidi Marks, CAS

Christa Matuszewski, CAS

Robin Miller, CAS

Kelly Miller-Craft, CAS

Leo Nieter, CAS

Marissa Perez, CAS

Amber Perron, CAS

Karen Plummer, CAS

Alyson Salz, CAS

Mike Sanders, CAS

Adam Saxon, CAS

J.P. Scarisbrick, CAS

Jodie Schillinger, CAS

Christine Shea, CAS

Amanda Sinclair, CAS

Lynne Smith, CAS

Joelle Stahlecker, CAS

Melissa Topolewski, CAS

Courtney Turlington, CAS

Cameron Vernon, CAS

Peter Wiggins, CAS

Robert Young, CAS

Sharon Zarter, CAS

Kelly Zino, CAS

New designees are formally recognized with an array of custom promotional items. These items are generously donated by PPAI certification sponsor companies Bruce Fox and Hirsch Gift.

PPAI’s Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS), Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) and advanced Master Advertising Specialist Plus (MAS+) designations are achieved through a combination of active employment in the industry, education, industry contributions and the successful demonstration of expertise. The CAS and MAS certifications also require continuing education and recertification to remain in-good-standing. Learn more about the PPAI Certification Program and PPAI’s professional development opportunities on PPAI’s website.