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Akanksha Abhyankar

Programs Purchasing Coordinator
Akanksha Abhyankar

Programs Purchasing Coordinator

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

Alex Lewis

Business Development
Alex Lewis

Business Development

Favorite part of my job: Talking with people!
Favorite activities: Watching and participating in Motorsports, Playing mediocre Golf with great people, and sharing my passions.
You might be surprised to know that I: had my first short story published in a creative writing journal when I was 12.
Pets: Still in negotiations with my wife to get a dog.
Favorite quote: “I believe that we start to see our true personalities when we go through the most difficult moments.” – Ayrton Senna
Guilty pleasure: Bourbon
Dream destination: Seychelle
Favorite food: Carbonara
Favorite TV show: Top Gear
Favorite movie: Pulp Fiction
Favorite musical artist: Jack white

Andy Easton

Program Coordinator
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
Andy Straus Owner President Nashville TN Goldner Associates Staff
Andy Straus Owner President Nashville TN Goldner Associates Staff
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
Bernie Talian Sales Goldner Associates Staff
Bernie Talian Sales Goldner Associates Staff
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
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 Yorkie, and anything music or animal related!
On my days off, you will find me:Watching true crime documentaries, organizing, 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: Miles Davis, the Yorkie!
Favorite quote: Happiness is the best choice!
Guilty pleasure: How obsessed I am with The Bachelor Franchise Hahah!!
Dream destination: Salzburg, Austria to see Mozart’s home!
Favorite food: Tacos or Mexican food of any sort!
Favorite TV show: The Office, anything from The Bachelor franchise or true crime related!
Favorite movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Now and Then
Favorite musical artist: Kacey Musgraves
Personal motto: Details make the difference

Bryson Rentillo

eCommerce Project Specialist
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
Calvina Morgan

Sales Assistant and SA Team Lead

Favorite activities: arts and crafts. I paint quite a bit, from canvases to terra cotta pots.
Pets: My wife and I have 3 cats and 2 dogs. Our cats are Ludo (boy), Apollo (boy), and Kibby (girl) and our dogs are Juno and Kiba. Juno is a Lab/German Shepherd mix and Kiba is a German Shepherd/wolf mix. Juno is a girl and weighs about 70 pounds. She is very sweet and loves to eat and lay around. Kiba is a boy who weighs 120 lbs. He is sweet as well but loves to play and run around. When he stands, he is taller than us.
Favorite quote: “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” ~Ernest Hemingway
Favorite food: Definitely Ramen
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite movie: Donnie Darko
Favorite musical artist: The Mountain Goats

Camille Carswell

Warehouse
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

Christiana Culligan

Sales
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
Christina Henke

Billing

Pets: An akita mix named Arya and a boxer named Petey

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

Program Specialist
CJ Bitangcol

Program Specialist

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
Claudette Pate Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Claudette Pate Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
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
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 Harding

Sales Assistant
Danielle Harding

Sales Assistant

Favorite part of my job: being a resource of knowledge for my team to help grow success, accountability and impact a positive workflow.
You might be surprised to know that I: have run 4 Half Marathons, two 10k’s and several 5k’s.
Pets: 2 Potatoes with Legs… I mean Corgis. Their names are Fox and Pickles.
Hobbies: I am a Professional Photographer, Bargain Hunter and Reseller.
Dream destination: Japan during their Cherry Blossom Season.
Personal motto: Knowledge is power.

Danielle Wagner

Sales Assistant
Danielle Wagner Sales Assistant Florida Goldner Associates Staff
Danielle Wagner Sales Assistant Florida Goldner Associates Staff
Danielle Wagner

Sales Assistant

David Fields

Sales
Dave Fields Sales Florida Goldner Associates Staff
Dave Fields Sales Florida Goldner Associates Staff
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

Order Management Assistant
Des de Guzman

Order Management 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."

Diane Monasmith

Inside Sales/Marketing Associate
Diane Monasmith

Inside Sales/Marketing Associate

Favorite part of my job: A job well done and Happy Customers all around!

Favorite activities: Home Design, Cooking

On my days off, you will find me: Working on my Home Projects

Hobbies: Swimming, Boating, Design

Favorite quote: The Only Constant is Change

Dream destination: Greek Islands

Favorite movie: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Elise Straus

Senior Vice President & 3rd Generation Owner
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.

Erin Lopez

Accounts Payable Team Lead
Erin Lopez

Accounts Payable Team Lead

Special awards or recognitions: Certified Coffee Master – Starbucks Coffee Company
Favorite activities: Spending time with my husband.
On my days off, you will find me: Reading and napping.
You might be surprised to know that I: I am fluent in Spanish.
Pets: 3 cats: Manolo, Constancia, & Luci
Hobbies: Baking, crafting, reading.
Favorite quote: “There is no beauty without some strangeness.” – Edgar Allen Poe
Guilty pleasure: Pens, notebooks, and stationery.
Dream destination: Hierve el Agua in Oaxaca, Mexico
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite TV show: Friends
Favorite movie: The Day After Tomorrow
Favorite musical artist: Tori Amos
Personal motto: Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable.
Fun Fact: I am a 6th generation native Nashvillian.

Frances Rogers

Sales
Frances Rogers Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Frances Rogers Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Frances Rogers

Sales

Greatest Accomplishment At Work: Having a job that I love!

You Might Be Surprised To Know That: I lived in Okinawa for 2 years.

Favorite Quote: Life is short even its longest days – John Mellencamp

Janice Lewis

Sales
Janice Lewis Sales North Carolina Goldner Associates Staff
Janice Lewis Sales North Carolina Goldner Associates Staff
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
Jaymee Ramos

Accounts Receivable

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.

Jen Jordan

Controller
Jen Jordan

Controller

Favorite activities: Spending time with my family; playing/watching sports

You might be surprised to know that I: Was inducted into SEC Greats for Women’s Basketball in 2008

Favorite Type of Vacation: Beach with white sandy beaches and clear water

Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake

Personal Motto: Be part of the solution; not part of the problem.

Jennifer Chance

Purchasing Team Lead
Jennifer Chance

Purchasing Team Lead

On my Days Off, You Will Find Me: Crocheting.

Dream Destination: Alaska.

Favorite Quote: Everything happens for a reason.

Jenny Prater

Accountant
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

Warehouse Team Lead
Jeremy Triplett

Warehouse Team Lead

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

Jerico Sanchez

Accounts Payable
Jerico Sanchez

Accounts Payable

On my days off, you will find me: In my room, playing Video Games
Dream destination: Yokohama, Japan
Favorite movie: Pursuit of Happiness
Personal motto: Everything in our lives is either a blessing or a blessing in disguise.

Jester Mayagma

Programs Inventory and Order Specialist
Jester Mayagma

Programs Inventory and Order Specialist

On my days off, you will find me: Playing online games and Watching Netflix movies with my friends
Pets: 2 Girl Shih Tzu (Jesi and Lunox)
Hobbies: Playing online games, singing cover songs, watching movies
Favorite quote: If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and make that change.
Dream destination: Egypt’s Pyramid and Eiffel Tower

Jim Straus, CAS

CEO & 3rd Generation Owner
Jim Straus CAS Owner CEO Goldner Associates Staff
Jim Straus CAS Owner CEO Goldner Associates Staff
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.

Joan Conroy

Managing Director
Joan Conroy

Managing Director

Areas of Expertise: Medals, pins, & patches, and a little bit of everything else.

Guilty Pleasure: Spoiling my grandchildren.

Favorite TV Show: Anything on the Food Network.

Joanna Asido

Order Management Assistant
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

Julia Sacdalan

Order Management Assistant
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
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.

Kelly Versluis Tyree

Sales
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
Kelly Weatherbee Inside Sales/Marketing Associate Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Kelly Weatherbee Inside Sales/Marketing Associate Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
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.

Ken Datu

eCommerce Product Coordinator
Ken Datu

eCommerce Product Coordinator

Favorite activities: Talking to my family and friends
Pets: A dog, his name is Toby.
Hobbies: Driving, Watching Netflix
Favorite quote: Get comfortable being uncomfortable
Dream destination: Singapore
Favorite food: Pizza, Spaghetti, Chicken and Ice cream
Favorite TV show: Too Good to be True
Favorite musical artist: Taylor Swift
Personal motto: I choose to live every day of my life like it's the last day of my life

Kim Amos

Billing
Kim Amos Billing Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Kim Amos Billing Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Kim Amos

Billing

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
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.

Lanie Cook

Sales
Lanie Cook Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Lanie Cook Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Lanie Cook

Sales

Before Goldner I Was: After graduating from Emory University, I began my career as a high school foreign language teacher – German and French.

Favorite Quote: The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel – these are the things that will endure and these are the qualities that are so much more important than any of the events themselves. – Vince Lombardi

Greatest Accomplishment At Work: Introducing a revolutionary idea to college sports conferences: sewing a patch onto uniforms to increase recognition for the conferences.

Laurie Straus Aronoff

Marketing Director & 4th Generation Owner
Laurie Straus Aronoff Owner Marketing Director Goldner Associates Staff
Laurie Straus Aronoff Owner Marketing Director Goldner Associates Staff
Laurie Straus Aronoff

Marketing Director & 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
Lesley Harris Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Lesley Harris Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
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
Liz Schwartzhoff Sales Florida Goldner Associates Staff
Liz Schwartzhoff Sales Florida Goldner Associates Staff
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.

Mark Dancer

Programs Manager
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
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.

Megan Link

Accounts Receivable Team Lead
Megan Link Accounts Receivable Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Megan Link Accounts Receivable Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Megan Link

Accounts Receivable Team Lead

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.

Michelle Chulock

Sales
Michelle Chulock Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Michelle Chulock Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Michelle Chulock

Sales

Before Goldner I Was: A D1 NCAA athlete on UT Martin’s Equestrian team.

Favorite Quote: Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently. – Marie Forleo

Favorite TV Show: Friends.

Mike Rhoads

Sales Assistant
Mike Rhoads Support Staff Goldner Associates
Mike Rhoads Support Staff Goldner Associates
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
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

Mitch Emoff, CAS

Executive VP
Mitch Emoff CAS Executive VP Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Mitch Emoff CAS Executive VP Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Mitch Emoff, CAS

Executive VP

Favorite part of job: Developing people’s talents.

You might be surprised to know: I have written 9 full-length feature films.

Special awards or recognitions: Past President of PeerNet.

Nathan Potter

Director of IT and Operations
Nathan Potter IT Manager Kentucky Goldner Associates Staff
Nathan Potter IT Manager Kentucky Goldner Associates Staff
Nathan Potter

Director of IT and Operations

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
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

eCommerce Team Lead
Nick Torline

eCommerce Team Lead

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
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
Rachel Noland Compliance Coordinator Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Rachel Noland Compliance Coordinator Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
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.

Rei Ann Pangilinan

Sales Assistant
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

Reinna Adrillano

Order Management Assistant
Reinna Adrillano

Order Management Assistant

On my days off, you will find me: Bonding with my family, or gardening, or bonding with my dogs.
You might be surprised to know that I: Am a very good motorcycle rider.
Pets: American Bully named Queen. I also adopted 2 other stray dogs named Bella and Honey.
Guilty pleasure: Netflix Series and Donuts
Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones
Personal motto: Every problem and obstacle is a blessing in disguise.

Rhianna Williams

Programs & Operations Team Lead
Rhianna Williams

Programs & Operations Team Lead

On my days off, you will find me: Kayaking or watching my daughter play softball.

You might be surprised to know that I: sew Renaissance outfits.

Pets: Cats: Luna (Grey and VERY fluffy), Phantom (black and sleek) and Salem (black and fuzzy). Dog: Mercy (Border Collie/Lab Mix)

Guilty pleasure: Very buttery popcorn

Dream destination: Wales and Bora Bora

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Favorite musical artist: Halestorm

Robert Smith

Warehouse
Robert Smith Warehouse Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Robert Smith Warehouse Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Robert Smith

Warehouse

On My Days Off, You Will Find Me: Watching sports.

Favorite TV Show: Firefly.

Personal Motto: Life is like a box of chocolates, eat the caramel ones! ~ Forrest Gump

Sarah Easton

Billing Supervisor
Sarah Easton

Billing Supervisor

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
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.

Shannon Butkus

Sales
Shannon Butkus Sales North Carolina Goldner Associates Staff
Shannon Butkus Sales North Carolina Goldner Associates Staff
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.

Steve Shepherd

Sales
Steve Shepherd Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Steve Shepherd Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Steve Shepherd

Sales

Favorite Part of My Job: I enjoy interacting with my clients and developing personal relationships that end in lasting friendships.

You Might Be Surprised To Know That: I minored in Music in college and have served in various churches as Music Minister.

Favorite Quote: No! Try not! Do or do not, there is no try. – Yoda

Steve Sumners

Sales
Steve Summers Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Steve Summers Sales Tennessee Goldner Associates Staff
Steve Sumners

Sales

Favorite Part of My Job: Never having seen it all.

Favorite Quote: It’s mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.

Greatest Accomplishment At Work: Account Retention.

Tim Short

Warehouse
Tim Short

Warehouse

Favorite part of my job: the people I work with
Favorite activities: doing music and tattoos
On my days off you would probably find me: chilling with my youngest kid or doing tattoos and/or music
My dream destination: to be wherever I’m safe and away from trouble
Favorite food: Kiwi, collard greens, bread, mustard, and pork chops
Favorite TV shows: Stranger Things, and The Wire
Favorite musical artist: Disturbed
Personal motto: keep it real

Tracey Apple

Sales
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
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

Val Posada

Sales Assistant
Val Posada

Sales Assistant

Favorite activities: I enjoy dancing and watching the sunsets.
On my days off, you will find me: At the beach or shopping!
Pets: Pomeranian
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my loved ones and dancing.
Favorite quote: Everything always happens for a reason.
Dream destination: Santorini Greece.
Favorite food: Mexican food and margaritas!
Favorite TV show: Any Romance TV show.
Favorite movie: Twilight
Favorite musical artist: Latin Music in general.
Personal motto: You only live once!

Career Opportunities

Are you driven to succeed?

At Goldner Associates, we empower our employees to achieve their full potential.

Our corporate culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and employee satisfaction above all else. Goldner offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and additional Supplemental Plans available.
• 401K Match
• Flexible Work Options (Schedule & Location)

For more information, see job openings below and contact hr@goldnerassociates.com to apply.

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Sales Representative

Goldner Associates is seeking to hire top talented sales representatives to add to our team. We are looking for outstanding individuals who are enthusiastic, responsive, self-motivated and interested in working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have a base of customers or network of people involved with purchasing for their organizations.

Job duties include prospecting and relationship building, working with customers to identify their needs, sourcing products from our extensive manufacturer base, presenting creative ideas, initiating orders, and after market servicing. A history of past successful sales experience must be illustrated. Experience in the promotional products industry is a major plus.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
401K with match
Expense allowance
Salary, commission, and bonus opportunities

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to hr@goldnerassociates.com

 

Other Employment Opportunities

We are looking to grow our team with candidates who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for our customers.

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