Goldner Associates Employees
Adam Gonia
Sales
Favorite part of my job: Working closely with clients to help bring their vision to life, and no two projects are ever the same
On my days off, you will find me: at the beach, running, watching Arsenal or outside with my wife and our Goldendoodle, Rosie
You might be surprised to know that I: Played soccer in college
Dream destination: Hawaii
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite TV show: Friends
Favorite movie: The Big Lebowski or Surf’s Up
Favorite musical artist: Grateful Dead
Akanksha Abhyankar


Programs Specialist
Favorite part of my job: Organizing and looking for better ways to accomplish tasks.
Favorite activities: Ice skating, traveling, cooking/baking
On my days off, you will find me: spending time with my family, trying a new recipe to cook/bake, watching my favorite movies/ tv shows.
You might be surprised to know that I: have traveled 24 states of the US in just 2 years after I moved here in 2016.
Hobbies: listening to music, arts/crafts, traveling
Favorite quote: Where there is a will, there is a way!
Guilty pleasure: Binge watching TV
Dream destination: Paris
Favorite food: Thai food, Pizza and Chinese food
Favorite movie: 50 first dates, Finding Nemo
Andy Easton


Program Coordinator
Favorite part of my job: Working as a team
Favorite activities: Sports with the kids and family
On my days off, you will find me: Working around the house, spending time with family
You might be surprised to know that I: I owned a company called Valley Internet Creations
Pets: 1 dog and 2 cats
Hobbies: Projects around the house, collecting sports memorabilia, coaching youth sports.
Favorite quote: “Change is inevitable….except from vending machines.” – Steven Wright
Guilty pleasure: Donuts
Dream destination: Scotland
Favorite food: Thanksgiving Dinner
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite movie: The Natural
Favorite musical artist: Van Halen
Personal motto: Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious. – Brendan Gill
Andy Straus


President & 4th Generation Owner
Favorite part of the job: The great team of people I get to work with every day.
On my days off, you will find me: Watching my daughters play soccer
Special awards or recognitions: Proud of Goldner being named Distributor of the Year by PPAMS.
Bernie Talian


Sales
You Might Be Surprised To Know That: I played collegiate basketball.
Greatest Accomplishment At Work: To love what I do every day.
Hobbies: Watching sports and working out.
Britt Chavers


HR Manager & SA Supervisor
Favorite part of my job: I love being the resource for the humans! I LOVE people!
Favorite activities: Baking and cooking—I really love the kitchen. I also love tending to my plants, hanging out with my husband and dog, and anything music or animal related!
On my days off, you will find me: Watching true crime documentaries, attending concerts, cooking, and spending time with my loved ones.
You might be surprised to know that I: Can tell you the alphabet backwards with no issue
Pets: Pikachu, the Pomapoo!
Favorite quote: Happiness is the best choice!
Dream destination: Salzburg, Austria to see Mozart’s home
Favorite food: Tacos or Mexican food of any sort!
Favorite TV show: The Office or anything true crime related
Favorite movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Now and Then
Favorite musical artist: Kacey Musgraves
Personal motto: "Details make the difference," and "Everything is figureoutable."
Bryson Rentillo


eCommerce Project Specialist
Favorite part of my job: Talking with my teammates, interacting with clients, reaching goals, and looking forward to another goal to be accomplished.
Favorite activities: Playing Dota 2, Creating Memes, Listening to music, and hanging out with friends
On my days off, you will find me: Outside jogging/working out or playing games with my computer.
You might be surprised to know that I: Sing, I was in a band before.
Pets: 1 dog named Rusty
Hobbies: Basketball, Working out, Boxing, Surf/Skim
Favorite quote: Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be Kind. Always.
Guilty pleasure: Going into the moshpit
Dream destination: Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, and Canada
Favorite food: Spaghetti, Fried Chicken, Filipino dish: Adobo, Sinigang, and Caldereta
Favorite TV show: Impractical Jokers
Favorite movie: 500 Days of Summer
Favorite musical artist: Mac Miller
Personal motto: One step at a time.
Calvina Morgan


Sales Assistant and SA Team Lead
Pets: Two dogs, Juno and Kiba. Two cats, Apollo and Iggie
Favorite movie: Donnie Darko
Favorite TV show: Bob's Burgers
On my days off, you will find me: Working on a project or painting, bingeing a TV show, and spending time with my family
Personal Motto: You can never ask too many questions!
Camille Carswell


Warehouse
Favorite activities: running in the park
On my days off, you will find me: relaxing, watching movies
You might be surprised to know that I: meditate
Hobbies: cooking and playing games
Favorite quote: Positive Vibes Only
Guilty pleasure: Ice Cream
Dream destination: Paris and London
Favorite food: lamb chops and Brussel sprouts
Favorite TV show: Dream Home Makeover
Favorite movie: Love Jones
Favorite musical artist: Alicia Keys
Personal motto: Be Kind
Carolyn Tillis


Controller
Favorite part of my job: working with numbers (and fun people)
On my day off: I will be feet up on my comfy couch snuggled with my dog and good snacks watching a great movie
Before Goldner: I was an independent contractor on a crusade to help companies discover a love for NetSuite
Guilty pleasure: sleep
Dream destination: Japan
Favorite music artist: Kings of Leon
You might be surprised to learn that I: am a certified Open Water scuba diver
Pets: Reba McEntire
Cassie Caballes


Accounts Receivable Clerk
Favorite activity: Singing
On my days off, you will find me: Playing with my 2 boys
Pets: I have 8 cats and 2 dogs
Guilty pleasure: Food trip
Dream destination: Switzerland
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite TV show: Showtime (Philippine based tv show)
Favorite musical artist: Beyonce
Personal motto: Time is gold
Christiana Culligan


Sales
Favorite Part of My Job: The relationships I build with my customers
Hobbies: Graphic Design & Tennis
Favorite Food: Sushi
Christina Henke


Billing
Pets: An akita mix named Arya.
Guilty pleasure: Binging on video games and Netflix
Favorite food: Breakfast of all kinds
Favorite TV show: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
CJ Bitangcol


Order Management Assistant
Favorite activities: Cooking for my family and watching movies.
On my days off, you will find me: Going to the gym doing some workouts and playing Basketball.
You might be surprised to know that I: Love adventures
Pets: dogs (name: Thunder and Maggie) and cat (name: Bernie)
Hobbies: Playing Basketball
Favorite quote: “Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.”
Dream destination: Alaska, Europe, USA
Favorite food: Chicken Adobo
Favorite movie: Fast and Furious, Mission Impossible
Favorite musical artist: Queen, Air Supply, Bon Jovi
Personal motto: Every day is a second chance.
Claudette Pate


Sales
Greatest Accomplishment At Work: Making my clients look good!
Area of Expertise: Branding, Marketing, Events
Before Goldner I Was: An event industry professional for over 20 years
Conrad Garcia


Sales Assistant
Favorite activities: Gardening
On my days off, you will find me: Bonding with my wife and kids
Pets: Bunnies and African love birds
Hobbies: Swimming, gardening, riding a motorbike, playing guitar
Favorite quote: Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus. Alexander Graham Bell
Guilty pleasure: Chocolates
Dream destination: Australia
Favorite food: Chicken Adobo
Favorite movie: Face Off
Favorite musical artist: Coldplay
Personal motto: You are who you think you are!
Danielle Wagner


David Fields


Sales
Favorite Part of My Job: I love working on creative projects with my clients.
You Might Be Surprised To Know That: I have done several commercials and voiceovers over the years. I was also on the show Real People.
Greatest Accomplishment At Work: Growing a business from my apartment into a 6000 square foot office and showroom.
Des de Guzman


Sales Assistant
Favorite part of my job: Helping my teammates and learning new things.
Favorite activities: Reading and Running.
On my days off, you will find me: At our house, spending some quality time with my family.
Pets: CoCo and Max, both dogs.
Hobbies: Listening to music and reading a book.
Favorite quote: "Keep moving Forward."
Guilty pleasure: Sleeping all day.
Dream destination: New York City
Favorite food: Burger
Favorite TV show: Stranger Things
Favorite movie: Little Women
Favorite musical artist: Taylor Swift
Personal motto: "Take the risk, or you'll regret it."
Elise Straus


Senior Vice President & 3rd Generation Owner
Before Goldner I Was: A High School Teacher of Business Courses
Favorite Part of Job: Interacting With Our Employees
You Might Be Surprised To Know That: My Grandfather and Father founded Goldner in 1951. I began working there in 1982 when my Mother, who was keeping the books manually, broke her shoulder and couldn’t write anymore. Over the years I have worked in almost every job at our company. Today, I am so proud of our building, our management team, the entire Goldner family, and the direction we are headed.
Jami Cannon


Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Favorite part of my job: I love taking on complex challenges and helping others in a positive manner.
Favorite activities: Shopping, decorating, helping in my community
On my days off, you will find me: with my family, finding deals and/ or my church
You might be surprised to know that I: I was a baby model for JC Penney’s and a mall in Atlanta.
Pets: 4 dogs and 1 bird
Hobbies: reading, planning family activities, helping my church with community projects.
Guilty pleasure: watching tic toks lol or going to concerts
Dream destination: Alaska
Favorite food: Lasagna if my husband makes it. Or hibachi.
Favorite TV show: I don’t watch a ton of TV but when I do it’s something to do with true crime
Favorite movie: The Devil wears Prada
Favorite musical artist: Katie Nicole, Ward Davis
Personal motto: Do right in everything - it’ll gratify some people and astonish the rest.🙂 …. Or Just keep your chin up and truck on!
Janice Lewis


Sales
Greatest Accomplishment At Work: Partnering with a great co-worker and team to form GoldnerSports.
On My Days Off, You Will Find Me: Playing tennis.
Personal Motto: One kind word can change someone’s entire day.
Jaymee Ramos


Accounts Receivable Clerk
Favorite part of my job : Seeing clients being satisfied, and engaging with my colleagues.
Guilty pleasure : Rewarding myself with something sweet.
Favorite quote : If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you.
Jennifer Chance


Products Team Lead
On my Days Off, You Will Find Me: Crocheting.
Dream Destination: Alaska.
Favorite Quote: Everything happens for a reason.
Jenny Prater


Accountant
On my days off, you will find me: enjoying the outdoors with my toddler or shopping
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, gardening, arts n’ crafts.
Guilty pleasure: chocolate!
Dream destination: Anywhere Tropical!
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite movie: any Romcom
Favorite music: All top 40 songs from the 90’s!
Jeremy Triplett


Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Favorite activities: fishing / camping
On my days off you will find me: spending time with my family
Pets: 2 dogs and 2 cats
Guilty pleasure: Binge watching TV shows or movie series
Favorite food: Spaghetti pie
Favorite TV show: NCIS
Favorite movie: Bug's Life
Favorite musical artist: Garth Brooks / Keith Urban
Jessica Skiles


Sales Assistant
Favorite part of my job: helping customers bring their visions and projects to life.
Favorite activities: Shopping, hiking or just being outside.
On my days off, you will find me: At home or at the park
You might be surprised to know that I: Used to make wedding cakes! I started at 16 and did this for about 4 years.
Pets: 1 dog named Cocoa
Hobbies: Baking, diamond art, crafts with my son
Favorite quote: "If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way" - MLK Jr.
Guilty pleasure: Fresh baked bread
Dream destination: Alaska!
Favorite food: Peanut butter & jelly
Favorite TV show: Yellowstone
Favorite movie: Gran Torino
Favorite musical artist: Red Clay Strays
Personal motto: No matter what happens, you keep on going!
Jim Straus, CAS


CEO & 3rd Generation Owner
Before Goldner I Was: A Buyer at Allied Department Stores.
Greatest Accomplishment At Work: Being Recognized for Tennessee Hall of Fame.
Favorite Part of Job: Helping my coworkers achieve their goals.
Joanna Asido


Order Management Assistant
Favorite activities: Traveling
On my days off, you will find me: Biking at the park or Shopping
Pets: Dog (Chow Chow)
Hobbies: Hiking, Biking, Watching K-Drama and Traveling
Favorite quote: "A positive mindset brings positive thing"
Guilty pleasure: Cakes
Dream destination: Switzerland
Favorite food: Korean Food
Favorite TV show: Running Man
Favorite movie: A walk to remember
Favorite musical artist: Selena Gomez and Ailee (Korean)
Personal motto: Train your mind to see the good in every situation
JP David


Programs Purchasing Specialist
Favorite part of my job: Being able to communicate with team members and collaborate with new projects
Favorite activities: Hiking, playing basketball and reading books
On my days off, you will find me: Doing nature activities
You might be surprised to know that I: Was trained to be an air force fighter jet pilot
Pets: I have 5 cats
Hobbies: Watching movies, playing video games
Favorite quote: “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” – Gandalf
Guilty pleasure: Rewatching the same comfort movie over and over.
Dream destination: Montana USA
Favorite food: A Filipino dish called Sisig
Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones
Favorite movie: Inception
Favorite musical artist: Hozier
Personal motto: Leave people better than you found them.
Julia Sacdalan


Order Management Assistant
Favorite activities: Hiking, traveling, and hitting the gym.
You might be surprised to know that I: love lifting heavy weights.
Hobbies: Singing
Favorite quote: Just because you took longer than others, it doesn’t mean you failed. Trust your own timeline.
Guilty pleasure: Iced coffee
Dream destination: Switzerland and Paris
Personal motto: If I put my mind to something, I’ll go after it and get it.
Karen Howell


Sales
Favorite Part of My Job: Working with my clients to develop the right products for their marketing campaigns.
Area of Expertise: Medical, Technology, Aviation, & Insurance.
You Might Be Surprised To Know That: I love fast cars.
Kate Mejia


Accounts Payable Clerk
Favorite part of my job: Successfully completing all assigned tasks.
Favorite activities: Playing volleyball and riding motorcycles.
On my days off, you will find me: Sleeping.
You might be surprised to know that I: Enjoy racing a lot.
Pets: Dogs and cats.
Hobbies: Riding motorcycles.
Favorite quote: "Do not do unto others what you don't want done unto you."
Dream destination: Traveling across all the islands of the Philippines.
Kelly Timmons


Business Development Executive
You might be surprised to know that I: Sailed around the Caribbean, New England, Maine, and up to Nova Scotia.
Favorite quote: “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill
Dream destination: Italy and sailing the Mediterranean.
Kelly Versluis Tyree


Sales
You Might Be Surprised To Know That: I was with the Nashville Ballet.
Favorite Activities: Working out and gardening.
Favorite Food: Cake, which is why I love to workout.
Kelly Weatherbee


Sales
On My Days Off, You Will Find Me: Hanging out with my family.
Pets: Golden Retriever named Nala & Cat named Puff.
Dream Destination: Alaska & Ireland.
Kim Amos


Senior Billing Specialist
Favorite Part Of My Job: My co-workers.
Favorite Activities: Time with my boys, driving my Shelby GT350R.
Favorite Movie: Smokey and the Bandit.
Kristen Fairbanks


Sales
Favorite activities: Spending time with family and friends, cooking, outdoor activities
On my days off, you will find me: At the dog park and doing DIY projects in my new house.
You might be surprised to know that I: Professionally played music for 10 years
Pets: An Australian Red Heeler mix named Butter and a cat named Bean
Hobbies: Cooking, DIY Projects, Guitar
Favorite quote: “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”– Audrey Hepburn
Guilty pleasure: The Television Drama “Selling Sunset”
Dream destination: Italy (I am learning Italian at home in preparation!)
Favorite food: Biscuits and Gravy
Favorite TV show: All-time favorite re-watched show is the 1970’s Wonder Woman
Favorite movie: Gone with the Wind
Favorite musical artist: Dolly Parton
Personal motto: Always do the things you say you are going to, whether you promised something to yourself or others.
Kristie Schnier


Vice President Sales
Before Goldner I: only worked for 2 other companies - nearly 16 years at the first and over 12 years at the other
Favorite part of my job: Rising to challenges and motivating others to do the same
On my days off, you will find me: enjoying time on the lake
You might be surprised to know that I: love to play blackjack
Pets: Rosie, a 130-pound English Mastiff, the world's largest lap dog
Favorite quote: "Stopping advertising to save money is like stopping a clock to save time" Henry Ford
Favorite food: Pizza - Chicago thin crust!
Favorite musical artist: Stevie Nicks / Fleetwood Mac
Laurie Straus Aronoff


Vice President Marketing & 4th Generation Owner
Favorite part of the job: Designing creative marketing pieces and hearing that they resonated with clients.
Guilty pleasure: Dark chocolate sea salt caramels.
Special awards or recognitions: ADDY Awards for creative marketing pieces.
Lesley Harris


Sales
Area of expertise: Sales/Marketing/Print
Favorite part of my job: My clients
Favorite activities: Playing with my two boys
You might be surprised to know that I: have a blue tick coon hound who is Smokey 10 (From the UT Vols) sister
Liz Schwartzhoff


Sales
Favorite Part Of My Job: Collaborating on a new project and following it through from concept to creation. It is exciting to see an idea grow into a tangible product.
Favorite Quote: Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.
On My Days Off, You Will Find Me: Spending time with my husband and our two great kids.
Manie Balbacal
Accounts Payable Clerk
Favorite activities: playing badminton
On my days off, you will find me: Spending time with my family
Favorite quote: “A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work." —Colin Powell
Guilty pleasure: eating an unhealthy treat
Dream destination: Korea and Australia
Favorite food: Anything with vegetables
Favorite TV show: Anything P-Pop show
Favorite movie: A Beautiful Mind
Favorite musical artist: Bini (P-Pop here in the Philippines)
Personal motto: enjoy life to the fullest
Mark Dancer


Programs Manager
Favorite activities: I am a supporter of Nashville SC. On match days, you can find me in the supporters section, singing with The Roadies.
On my days off, you will find me: Listening to vinyl, and hanging out with friends and family.
Favorite quote: “The movies are like a machine that generates empathy.” – Roger Ebert
Guilty pleasure: I don’t believe in guilty pleasures. I believe you should take ownership of what you enjoy.
Dream destination: Old Trafford
Matt McClenahan


Customer Service
Favorite part of my job: Being a part of sending out gifts that uplift and unite others.
Favorite activities: going to concerts, hiking, and board games.
On my days off, you will find me: playing music in local bands and collecting records at my local record store.
You might be surprised to know that I: have a National Award for acting
Pets: two rescue dogs
Favorite quote: “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” Samuel Beckett
Guilty pleasure: Jalapeño Poppers
Dream destination: Tokyo Japan
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite musical artist: David Bowie
Personal motto: Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.
May Catacutan


Order Management Assistant
Favorite part of my job: Collaborating with the team.
Favorite activities: Traveling
On my days off, you will find me: spending time with my loved ones.
You might be surprised to know that I: I used to struggle with confidence, but now I speak up even when my voice shakes.
Hobbies: Cooking
Favorite quote: Believe you can and you're halfway there.
Guilty pleasure: Retail therapy
Dream destination: Inside the Philippines, I want to visit Batanes, but if it's outside the country, I want to go to Rome.
Favorite food: Shawarma and Ramen
Favorite TV show: Vincenzo, Lucifer
Favorite movie: Rush Hour
Favorite musical artist: Taylor Swift
Personal motto: Make it happen
Megan Link


Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Favorite Part Of My Job: Helping my customers find solutions to their problems.
Pets: I have a Golden Retriever named Charlie.
Favorite Movie: The Fast and the Furious series.
Mike Rhoads


Sales Assistant
Pets: Five dogs and a cat
You might be surprised to know that I: dabbled in the Recording Industry
Hobbies: Collecting old Nintendo Games
Mindy Sneed


Sales
Favorite part of my job: Interaction with customers and being a solutions solver
Industry experience: 30 years
Favorite activities: Listening to music while taking long walks and spending time with friends and family
You might be surprised to know that: I love playing the board game Rummikub!
Pets: A beautiful Sheltie named Remi
Favorite quote: Don’t wait for opportunity - create it!
Dream destination: Amalfi Coast Italy
Nathan Potter


Vice President
Before Goldner I Was: A student at Belmont University & Goldner’s first intern.
Favorite Part of the Job: Working with people to make their jobs easier (both internal and external customers).
Areas of Expertise: IT, Operations, Systems Integration, Process Improvement.
Nervin Jocson


Programs Support
On my days off, you will find me: At the beach with my loved ones or in my room watching my favorite movies
You might be surprised to know that I: am a part of the music ministry in our church
Pets: 2 dogs
Hobbies: Watching movies and playing online games
Favorite quote: Boss your life up and you'll be surprised at what you're capable of.
Guilty pleasure: Chocolates
Dream destination: Japan and New Zealand
Favorite TV show: Prison break
Favorite musical artist: Planetshakers
Nick Torline


Systems Administrator
Favorite activities: Reading, Running, Spending time with family
On my days off, you will find me: Whatever it was our 2 girls wanted to do that day
Pets: 2 dogs, Loki and Fang. 2 cats, Albus and Cupcake
Hobbies: Running, Gardening
Favorite quote: All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
Guilty pleasure: Waterworld
Dream destination: Calakmul, or other ancient sites that aren’t completely overrun with tourists.
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite movie: The Lord of the Rings trilogy
Philip Razon


Order Management Assistant
Favorite part of my job: Navigating tools and creating presentations.
On my days off, you will find me: at a coffee shop or car meetups.
Pets: I have 3 shih tzu
Hobbies: Playing online games, car meetups, playing instruments.
Dream destination: USA or Canada
Favorite food: Ramen with Tempura
Favorite movie: For now the last movie that I watched and it’s BeeKeeper.
Favorite musical artist: Local Band Kamikazee & International Band is Paramore.
Personal motto: Don’t waste time, grind until you get the life that you want.
Rachel Noland


Operations & Compliance Supervisor
Favorite Part Of My Job: Learning new things.
Favorite Quote: Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well. – Philip Stanhope
Favorite TV Show: Friends.
Ray Welsh


Warehouse Team Lead
Special awards or recognitions: Hole in One at Elms Golf course in Massillon, OH
Area of expertise: Organization and logistics
Favorite part of my job: Getting it done with a positive attitude and team spirt
Favorite activities: Running, weight lifting, paddle boarding, hiking, biking
On my days off, you will find me: doing the above and watching Buckeye games in the fall
Pets: One dog and two cats
Hobbies: Running, hiking, biking, paddle boarding, and weight lifting
Favorite quote: GO BUCKS!
Guilty pleasure: banana ice cream
Dream destination: New Zealand
Favorite food: Meat and cheese
Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones
Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings
Favorite musical artist: Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, Kenny Chesney, Maranda Lambert
Rei Ann Pangilinan


Sales Assistant
Favorite part of my job: Interaction with coworkers and I can be myself
Favorite activities: Biking
On my days off, you will find me: Eating out with my family
Pets: Cats
Hobbies: Watching Korean drama and listening to music
Favorite quote: "If you're tired learn to rest, not quit."
Guilty pleasure: Ice cream and Fries
Dream destination: Japan or South Korea
Favorite food: Fried Chicken
Favorite TV show: Korean Drama and White Collar
Favorite movie: The Notebook
Favorite musical artist: Adele
Personal motto: Always Stay Positive
Sarah Easton


Accounting Manager
Favorite Part Of My Job: I love the people I work with. The fact that we are always growing as a company means that our roles are always growing and changing. This means I can constantly be looking for more efficient ways to accomplish our goals.
Personal Motto: Always leave a place better than you found it.
Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate
Sarah Jane Hassan


Sales Assistant
On my days off, you will find me: Bringing my kids out for a treat.
Hobbies: Spending time with my kids and travelling
Favorite quote: "Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else."
Guilty pleasure: Sweets
Dream destination: Italy
Favorite food: Spicy foods
Favorite musical artist: Taylor Swift
Personal motto: Do what makes you happy today, you might know what will happen tomorrow.
Serena Fadel


Account Director
Favorite part of my job: Customer connections
Favorite activities: Yoga, running, gardening, playing piano, Nordic skiing, and sailing
On my days off, you will find me: In my garden or on the trails running or skiing
You might be surprised to know that I: I am working on my 500 RYT certificate
Pets: 17-year-old pup named Wolfgang
Hobbies: Knitting and weaving
Guilty pleasure: Romance novels 😉
Dream destination: Sweden
Favorite food: Vegetables
Favorite musical artist: Phish/Grateful Dead/Led Zeppelin/ The Beatles
Personal motto: Work smarter, not harder. Unless you need to sweat, then work as hard as possible.
Shannon Butkus


Sales
Favorite Part Of My Job: My customers – they are great to work with and I enjoy their long-lasting friendships.
On My Days Off, You Will Find Me: With my teenage daughter if she has time for me, if not on the courts or relaxing with friends.
Personal Motto: Be present in every area of your life.
Steffamy Laguerta


eCommerce Product Coordinator
Area of expertise: Product Listing & Optimization, Vendor Management
Favorite part of my job: Seeing the direct impact of sales growth
Favorite activities: beach, camping, car camping and swimming
On my days off, you will find me: Exploring new places with my kids
You might be surprised to know that I: can drive for more than 600 miles just to visit a specific place I added in my bucket list
Pets: "Fifi" a shih tzu
Hobbies: camping, swimming
Favorite quote: Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
Guilty pleasure: Chocolates
Dream destination: New Zealand
Favorite food: Adobo (Filipino Food)
Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite movie: Pursuit of Happiness
Favorite musical artist: Lea Salonga
Personal motto: Ambition is the engine, passion is the fuel.
Tin Trinidad


Order Management Assistant
Favorite part of my job: Supporting the team
Favorite activities: Long motorcycle rides
On my days off, you will find me: Coffee Shop
Pets: Boni (cat)
Hobbies: Walking while listening to music
Favorite quote: “When the door closes, another opens.”
Guilty pleasure: Eating a half gallon of ice cream
Dream destination: Japan & New York
Favorite food: Ice Cream & Pizza
Favorite movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth
Favorite musical artist: Taylor Swift
Personal motto: “Choose progress over perfection.”
Tracey Apple


Sales
Favorite Part Of My Job: Creative Problem Solving.
Favorite Quote: There is in every true woman’s heart a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity; but which kindles up, and beams, and blazes in the dark hour of adversity. – Washington Irving
Pets: Blue & Shirley, Australian Shepherds.
Tracy Bonds


Sales
Favorite part of my job: Meeting new people and presenting awesome ideas
Hobbies: Attending sporting events, reading, and going to the beach
Favorite food: Seafood...crawfish, gulf shrimp, crab
