Brandon Kennedy is the Owner, Founder, and President at BrandCo Marketing, and started the company in 2004.  Since that time, he joined ASB as a HUB Owner.  He has been married to his wife Christina for 20 years, and >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW31625477 BCX8">have a 17-year-old high school senior, Colton.   Brandon loves to play golf, basketball and go offshore fishing with his son.     

Brittany Frase, MAS is the Vice President of Sales for Hirsch with 15 years of experience in the promotional products industry on both the supplier and distributor sides. With a successful track record in sales leadership, Brittany has a passion for leading dynamic teams and mentorship inside and outside of industry. Brittany was named a PPAI 2024 Rising Star, is a Premier Group board member, and volunteers on many industry committees. When she's not working, you can find Brittany corralling her two kids, and if they have a babysitter, you can catch her at a stand-up comedy show.  

A self-described professional student, Mykayla Goodwin is the VP of Strategy for OrderMyGear (OMG), an online store platform for selling branded merchandise to groups. As a strategy leader, Mykayla is focused on identifying growth opportunities and guiding company strategy through market research and strategic planning. She also assists with positioning to help the market understand who OMG is, what they do, and how they're different from the rest. Mykayla received an M.B.A. from University of North Carolina Charlotte where she focused on innovation and growth strategy, as well as a B.B.A. in Marketing from Texas State University. 

Nicole Rhooms is the Human Resources Director for PPAI. She oversees the Human Resources department and develops and implements HR strategies that align with organizational goals. With over 15 years of experience, she has a strong background in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management. She is dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee satisfaction. Nicole is passionate about driving initiatives supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion while ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. She is dedicated to mentoring emerging leaders and firmly believes in the transformative power of people in organizations.