Sara Lavenduski

Gill is the Counselor Top 40 distributor’s first CRO and brings 25 years of industry experience to his new role.

The facility, slated to be operational in Q4 2026, is twice the size of the current location and will house autonomous mobile robots and $50 million in inventory.

ASI CEO Ashish Mittal tells ASI Chairpersons Matthew Cohn and Stephanie Cohn Schaeffer about his three first months with the company and plans for the future.

The supplier's partnership with the classic rock band Rush highlighted the need for more flexible sourcing options and a wider range of price points.

Brandi Johnson is now vice president of program operations and Brandon Holloway has been named vice president of logistics.

Newman joined the Counselor Top 40 supplier nearly a decade ago. Counselor Top 40 supplier Starline (asi/89320; Canada, 89213) has promoted Michael Newman to the position of director of national accounts.

Attendees can participate in education sessions, explore supplier exhibits and hear from Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun during a keynote address.

Martin has more than 25 years of industry experience. Galaxy - More Than Balloons (asi/55675) has appointed industry veteran Devin Martin to the position of national sales manager, effective Aug. 10.

In this Quick Hit video on the ASI Learning Network, Mike Fossano of Premier Communications Group shares ways to shift sales conversations away from products and price and toward purposeful brand experiences that create stronger client impact.

Farooq Shariff and Kaela Karim have purchased the company from Laura Hansen, the 30-year president of the Vancouver, BC-based firm, who has retired.