More than 110 industry professionals earned their Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) and Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) certifications between September 2022 and May 2023.

Professional Development

PPAI professional development designations, such as the CAS, MAS, MAS+ and Trained Advertising Specialist (TAS) certifications, are the most recognized credentials in the promotional products industry. These benchmarks 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 require continuing education and recertification to remain in good standing.

CAS and MAS certification holders have joined an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to the industry and to continuing their education in it. Earning these professional credentials not only validates your industry knowledge across the marketplace, but also improves career opportunities and advancement. These benchmarks signify to colleagues, clients and peers that you’re dedicated to a higher standard in the industry.

The Recipients

Congratulations to these recipients of the CAS and MAS certification:

Michelle Affek, CAS, SAGE
Brigitte Alvarez, CAS, Abba Designs LLC
Tiffany Anderson, CAS, DRI Duck Trader
Philip Ang, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Jay Asefi, CAS, Consolidus
David Boers, CAS, PromoPlace
Jenipher Borum, CAS, HALO
Julia Bradford, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Deborah Broemer, CAS, 3rd Coast Branding
Tracy Castillo, CAS, Geiger
Felicia Cool, CAS, Geiger
Samantha DeVeau, CAS, Geiger
Auni Doran, CAS, Red Rover Promotions
Ben Drysdale, CAS, Raining Rose
Brian Duran, CAS, MediaTree
Steven Eckenrode, CAS, Moderne Glass Company
Holly Escobedo, CAS, Picnic Time Family of Brands
Lauren Graden, CAS, APC
Jessalyn Galloway, CAS, SAGE
Rosy Gort, CAS, Corporate Pride LLC
Kathryn Grimes, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Lindsay Groft, CAS, Geiger
Liam Kennealey, CAS, Geiger
Kelly Meglen, CAS, Geiger
Dyvon Hill, CAS, alphabroder
Jessica Hoffman, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Dani Holway, CAS, SAGE
Cristian Kirk-Sanchez, CAS, Imprint Engine
Brandi Kissel, CAS, Garment Graphics
Sarah Krias, CAS, Geiger
Cami Larson, CAS and MAS, Geiger
Helene Laverdure, CAS, Geiger
Susan Lee, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Katie Marquis, CAS, Geiger
Gabrielle Mayse, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Dennis Menikheim, CAS, Menikheim Promo Solutions
Cheryl Mercer, CAS, Geiger
Christina Milford, CAS, 3Sixty Marketing
Meline Mirzoyan, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Joseph Mitchell, CAS, Geiger
Angie Morelli, CAS, Customistic
Dan Obrien, CAS, SAGE
Shane Ortman, CAS, MAJR Specialties/iPROMOTEu
Jona Lyn Ortiz, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Mack Ou, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Tamara Pace, CAS, Geiger
Sarah Rainers, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Adriane Reeves, CAS, One 2 One Marketing, Inc.
Lenard Roa, CAS, 1338Tryon
Steve Robertson, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
William Rusnack, CAS, TK Promotions, Inc.
Kristen Sands, CAS, Alamo Tees & Advertising
Dina Scocca, CAS, Geiger
Dillyn Scott, CAS, TK Promotions, Inc.
Alex Snyder, CAS, Consolidus
Anthony Southerland, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Roger St. Amant, CAS, Geiger
Christopher Stager, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Lindsay Sumption, CAS, One 2 One Marketing, Inc.
Elizabeth Swindell, CAS, TK Promotions
Dan Szantyr, CAS, Geiger
Tracey Therres, CAS, Apex Advertising Inc.
Briana Thomas, CAS, Geiger
Blanca Tobias, CAS, Geiger
Zach Valenta, CAS, Geiger
Simone Vargas, CAS, G&G Graphics and Promotions, Inc.
Timothy Wagner, CAS, TK Promotions, Inc.
Melissa Walton, CAS, One 2 One Marketing, Inc.
Brennan Westfall, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Mary Ellen Wilson, CAS, AIA Corporation
Alyssa Woolford, CAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Tonya Zimmer, CAS, Innovative Office Solutions
Cara Achenbach, MAS, Geiger
Amy Adkins, MAS, Geiger
Jessica Baker, MAS, Geiger
Tracey Bohmbach, MAS, Geiger
Nikki Bond, MAS, Montana Shirt Co./iPROMOTEu
Alodia Cezar, MAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Shelley Coates, MAS, Imprint Specialty Promotions
Ashley Colautti, MAS, Spector & Co.
Tammy Cressey, MAS, Geiger
Catherine Cronkrite, MAS, CE Competitive Edge LLC
Lauren Dustin, MAS, PromoShop Inc.
Wayne Ebert, MAS, One 2 One Marketing, Inc.
Elizabeth Fagan, MAS, Geiger
Robert Farber, MAS, Mosaic
Sheryl Frykholm, MAS, PK Promotions
Shawn Fotheringham, MAS, Geiger
Michael French, MAS, Geiger
Brady Gates, MAS, Geiger
Sara Jane Hadley, MAS, CE Competitive Edge LLC
Erin Hannoy, MAS, Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.
Alyssa Inkrott, MAS, Raining Rose
Deb Jones-Broemer, MAS, 3rd Coast Branding
Thomas Jordan, MAS, Creative Specialty Promotions, Inc.
Katie Kahler, MAS, American Solutions for Business
Erin Kennealey, MAS, Geiger
L.J. Lawson, MAS, St. John Advertising
Tyler Merriam, MAS, Adirondack Awards and Promotions
Pamela Morris, MAS, Geiger
Seanna Morris, MAS, Geiger
Matt O’Dell, MAS, Brentwood Line – The Sourcing Dept.
Jennifer Ott, MAS, Geiger
David Ouellette, MAS, Geiger
Crystal Paradis, MAS, Geiger
Miranda Persaud, MAS, Geiger
Eric Peterlein, MAS, Crestline/Geiger
Jessica Rolla, MAS, HALO Branded Solutions
Tina Salter, MAS, Geiger
Jodie Schillinger, MAS, Maple Ridge Farms
Miranda Schulstad, MAS, Promotional Partners
Dave Shander, MAS, Impact Inc.
Traci Simonis, MAS, Maple Ridge Farms
Ben Stallard, MAS, SAGE
Allison Stivers, MAS, Stellar Customs LLC
Kelly Sutton, MAS, Geiger
Melissa Topolewski, MAS, Geiger
Sarah Unruh, MAS, Sock 101
Carla Lummerding, MAS+, Ultimate Productions
Sharkie Tarakjian, MAS+, Promo Link