Carol Gauger

PPAI has promoted Carol Gauger to director of member engagement and regional relations. Her focus will be on developing the organizational structures and processes to ensure meaningful, productive and rewarding experiences for the association's volunteers; engaging and recognizing member loyalty; and enhancing the overall membership experience.

Dallas-based Senator Promotional Group USA announced the hiring of Bill LeVasseur as director of sales. In this position, LeVasseur will be responsible for managing national accounts and will work directly with Senator's national account managers and multiline representatives.

Dallas-based Senator Promotional Group USA announced the promotion of Carol Gauger to vice president of sales and marketing. Previously vice president of marketing, Gauger will be responsible for overall sales, marketing and customer service of Senator Promotional Group USA. Gauger brings more than 15 years of industry experience in both supplier and distributor businesses to her position. “As we move forward into 2009, I’m excited about the strategic realignment of sales, marketing, customer service and art department functions under Carol’s guidance to offer the most efficient, seamless service to all of our distributor customers,” said Jim Burrow MAS, president and CEO. “She provides