LATisha marshall

President

Latisha Marshall is the Vice President of Operations for ePromos Promotional Products, LLC. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York, currently residing in Houston, Texas.  Latisha is an operations fanatic with 18 years of industry experience.

natalie o'leary

Vice President

Outside of work, I enjoy being with my husband Daniel and our three kids: Declan (6.5), Emeline (3.5), Nora (1).  Both of our families live in Texas, so we do as much as we can together!  I also love to cook, the Holidays, and traveling as much as possible.  I am looking for fun and unique opportunities to give back to the Promotional Products Industry, an industry that has given a lot to me!  There are so many amazing things happening in our beloved industry, and I would love to help play a part in moving it forward, particularly in my hometown of Houston.

gabi phillips

Secretary | Treasurer

Gabriela "Gabi" – Texas State University graduate, Class of 2021, with a bachelor's in Marketing and a focus on professional selling. Houston is home, where my love for fashion thrives. Whether jetting off to explore new destinations or immersing myself in live concerts, I'm all about embracing life's adventures. A shopaholic with a penchant for naps, I find joy in the bustling energy of the city and the serenity of a good sleep.

malik hemani

Immediate Past President

I joined Houston Promotional Products Association (HPPA) in 2017 after being introduced by a contract decorator who was helping me navigate the industry. Prior to launching my distributorship, Graphic Stylus, I was a project manager at ExxonMobil. I entered the Oil & Gas world to explore my passion for technology. In addition to rolling out large scale enterprise technology infrastructure projects across Asia, South America, Europe and North America; I was given the opportunity to represent ExxonMobil IT during recruitment efforts. In those career fairs, I saw the importance of a strong brand and immediately fell in love with it. 

paul bellantone

Director

Paul Bellantone has over 25 years of experience in the promotional products industry, including two decades at PPAI, where he served as President & CEO from 2011–2021. He joined HALO’s Executive Team in 2021 as SVP of Sales, later becoming SVP of Customer Experience and Group President of HBS in 2023. Since 2024, he has been the Regional Vice President – South at HALO.

Bellantone holds an MAS designation from PPAI and a Certified Association Executive designation from ASAE. He has served on several not-for-profit boards, including the Texas Society of Association Executives and the Promotional Products Education Foundation. He holds an MBA from Texas Woman's University and is a graduate of Rutgers University.

monte echelle

Director

Monte Echelle Is a Territory Sales Manager at Showdown Displays, where he convers the state of Texas. He has been in the printing and promotional product industries for many years, both on the distributor and as a supplier. Monte has been a TSM at Showdown Displays for most of the past seven years. He loves to partner with distributors to ensure they are providing the right product for the right situation.

Monte has been in Houston for his entire life and graduated from the University of Houston. He now  lives in the Cypress area with his wife and two daughters who both graduated from Cy-Fair High School. One is a registered nurse and the other is studying to be a teacher. Outside of work, Monte loves sports and being outdoors. He also enjoys having fun with his friends and family.

shantel hutton

Director

As an inside sales representative at Sock101, I am excited to announce my upcoming role managing Texas and the southeast region, effective January first. With over 2 years of experience in sales I have developed a strong understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. Enabling me to drive growth and foster meaningful relationships.

In addition to my sales expertise, I have a background in event and venue operations at a prestigious 5 star venue in Fort Worth, Texas. This experience has honed my skills in project management, client engagement, and strategic planning, all of which are essential for excelling in a board position!

cam jones

Director

Born and raised in Houston, TX, I have spent almost 20 years in the promotional products industry centered around our great economy. In that time, I have gained experience on both the manufacturing and distribution sides. My positions have ranged from being an individual contributor, to management, to business ownership.  In my free time I enjoy being with family and friends, and anything outdoors.

steve may

Director

Steve comes from the retail industry (Randalls- Tom Thumb- Safeway) with over 3 decades of experience as a brand manager and sales executive. Steve is a seasoned pro at customer service and account management. Steve joined the Reisack team in March2020 and jumped right in to help keep Covid away! He has a passion for people and is an expert at negotiation.

As a Regional Manager with multiple lines Steve provides a unique synergy with his top suppliers in the promotional products industry and his customers. Steve represents some of the largest manufacturers in our industry including: SnugZ, Pebble Beach Corporate Apparel, GSS Safety, Dynamic Brands, Power Stick, 3M Post-Its, HTT (Head To Toe), and Totally Bamboo.

Steve enjoys all aspects of the business even during the hot Texas heat! The Reisack Team covers a 4 State territory, Texas, LA, AR, and OK.

matt parisi

Director

Matt has been in the promotional products industry for nearly three years as a member of our Distributor Account Advisor team. He graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Industrial Distribution. Before joining SAGE, Matt started his career at Cummins in the Power Generation division and now boasts over 5 years of B2B sales experience. He is committed to resolving challenges for his clients, providing tailored solutions that precisely align with their requirements.