Proforma (PPAI 196835, D13) – ranked the No. 5 distributor in the inaugural PPAI 100 – has announced that Meg Erber is joining the company as director of sales.
A 25-year veteran of the promotional products industry, Erber has spent the past eight years as outside sales account manager at S&S Activewear – ranked the No. 2 supplier in this year’s PPAI 100.
“I am incredibly excited for the opportunity to be part of this dynamic team,” says Erber. “I feel as though Proforma's vision aligns perfectly with my own professional values – so I am eager to make my mark and contribute to the continued success of the company.”
An Example of Promo’s Possibilities
Erber’s fingerprints are all over the promotional products world. Coming to the industry after a career in the U.S. Navy, Erber has made her mark by creating or contributing to promo channels beyond just the scope of her official job title.
- Erber was also the former co-host of PromoCorner’s Industry Insider podcast, which as since evolved into Branding Banter.
- She is a sitting member on the PromoCares Board of Directors.
- Gibson, another industry veteran with a diverse set of experiences in the industry, claims that she has long considered the possibility of working with Erber in an official capacity.
Proforma’s Run Of Key Hires
Erber joins Proforma as the distributor has made a number of recent splashes with key hires, including Michael Dobozy as chief technology officer and Charity Gibson as chief marketing officer.
“Twelve years we’ve been waiting to find a way to work together,” Gibson says. “I can’t believe it’s finally happening. Meg and I met on Twitter in 2010. She invited me to crash her hotel room as a total stranger at a trade show in San Diego. Didn’t know if I was going to live or die. We’ve been best friends ever since. Planning Promotions East for the last three years has been awesome. We work so well together. She is a total super star. Can’t wait to show the world what we can do.”
Proforma CEO Vera Muzzillo says that Erber is another strategic addition to play a crucial role in carrying out the company's vision.
"We are thrilled to welcome Megan to the Proforma family," says Muzzillo. "Her extensive experience in the print and promotional products industry, coupled with her proven leadership skills, will undoubtedly make her a valuable asset to our team."
Written by: Jonny Auping & John Corrigan
Published with Permission from PPAI
