National Premium, Inc. Names Scott Schmidt President and Hires More Support

National Premium Awarded One of PPB’s Greatest Companies to Work For - 2011

PEWAUKEE, Wis.--()--National Premium, Inc., promotional products distributor recently named Scott Schmidt as its new President, following the untimely death last September of his father, Richard Schmidt, founder and previous President of the company.

Scott, who had previously been a National Account Director for one of the National Premium’s largest clients, will now be in charge of managing and increasing National Premium's network of account executives and the company’s strategic direction. Other notable new hires and transitions within the organization include:

New Hires
Jessica Brouillette – Account Manager – MN office
Alicia Joachim-Buth – Account Manager – MN office
Beth Macgowan – Account Manager – MN office
Robin Strunsee – Strategic Alliance Manager – WI office
Karin Jensen – Customer Care Specialist – WI office
Jerry Ellis – Fulfillment Center Specialist – WI office
Blake Manz – Account Specialist – WI office
Thirza Duensing – Account Executive – FL office
Niels Pluim – Warehouse Operations – Netherlands office
Jolynn Miller – Account Executive - Australia
Wong Tuck Yui (TY) – Account Executive – Hong Kong

Transitions
Stephanie Tatro – Account Manager – WI office
Evalyn Martin – Strategic Alliance Manager – WI office
Margaret Walker – Global Sourcing, Purchasing Agent – WI office

The expansion of the company’s sales and support team further strengthens its ability to meet the needs of its global customer base. The company also was awarded as one of industry publication PPB’s 10 Greatest Companies to Work For in 2011. Companies across North America were nominated by its employees and contractors who answered questions such as “How does your company celebrate success?” and “What makes your company different from other companies in the industry?” They also finished this sentence: “I love working there because…” This is the first year of this annual award.

About National Premium
As a Gold Level distributor, National Premium helps companies of all sizes achieve marketing objectives of any scope. They are full-service, results-driven and dedicated to delivering promotional marketing ideas and tools matched to each company's needs and budget. Working as partners with their clients, they leverage the expertise of their teams, developing solutions that strengthen the integrity of their corporate identity in a creative, and of course, timely fashion.

Their clientele ranges from small businesses to major corporations, operating both locally and internationally.

Contacts

National Premium
Kim Busboom, 262-513-2442
VP Operations & Marketing

Contacts

National Premium
Kim Busboom, 262-513-2442
VP Operations & Marketing