Success Stories

Just three weeks into her role as an Account Executive for THG’s Montreal office, former Olympic synchronized swimmer, Isabelle Rampling, closed her first sale.

Rampling (pictured at right) is among eight new Account Executives who over this last quarter joined THG’s Montreal office as part of the company’s broader North American expansion plan. “She brings the dedication and commitment she demonstrated as an Olympic swimmer to our sales team,” says THG Montreal Sales Director Patrick Boghossian. “We’re delighted to have her on board, and for the opportunity to showcase her unique background.”

The links below highlight Isabelle’s performance for Canada’s team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and her synchronized swimming career:

Olympic competition video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQoPwdkySuk
Olympic competition photos: http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/ApgLqw1wM-X/Olympics+Day+10+Synchronised+Swimming/DB7WJwLRE5Y/Isabelle+Rampling
Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabelle_Rampling

THG Sports CEO Jon Stromberg announces promotions for 13 sales executives following their successful efforts in the past quarter to meet performance goals and surpass client expectations.

“These promotions are part of our ‘grow from within’ strategy that rewards team members who are critical for our company’s ongoing success,” Stromberg says. “With the expansion of THG’s team and office locations in North America, we’re on track for an excellent fourth quarter and expect additional promotions to follow.”

The 13 promotions include entry-level and veteran THG team members and advancements to Senior Account Executive, Team Leader, Assistant Sales Manager and Sales Manager roles within THG’s North American division. The team members receiving promotions and their office locations are:

Toronto

Pierre Marchand: Pierre has moved up the ranks from Assistant Sales Manager in Chicago to Sales Manager for THG’s Toronto office during his tenure with the company. His strong sales and training performance have earned a promotion to National Sales Manager overseeing THG’s new Augusta Tournament Hospitality division.

Los Angeles

Armando Vera: Armando has been successful as Assistant Sales Manager and Sales Manager for THG’s Chicago and LA offices. The latest promotion moves Armando to National Sales Manager for THG’s Championship Hospitality office in LA, a division that focuses on U.S. Open Golf Championship hospitality.

New York

Evan Raggi: Evan has been promoted to Assistant Sales Manager overseeing the THG’s Championship Hospitality team in New York. The promotion follows Evan successfully meeting sales and management training goals while working in THG’s Chicago office.

Chicago

Joel Chiappetta: Joel’s promotion, which followed his earning THG’s top sales rep incentive for new business development and consistent month-to-month sales, moves him to a full Sales Manager position in the Chicago office.

Ben Shepherd: Ben’s promotion to National Sales Manager recognizes his work in THG’s Houston and Chicago offices managing THG teams and meeting sales goals. In his new role, Ben will focus on developing sales and team members for three key events.

Juan Garcia: Juan’s promotion to Assistant Sales Manager in Chicago follows his successful efforts to grow business around the Winter Games in Vancouver and develop client relationships with large global corporations, including several in South America.

Don Houston: Don’s reputation as a consistent producer has earned a promotion to Team Leader, following his success in the Chicago office as a Senior Account Executive.

Montreal

Peter Yannopoulos: Peter’s performance as a Senior Account Executive and Team Leader has earned a promotion to Assistant Sales Manager in the Montreal office.

Matthew Haney: Matthew has been promoted to Senior Account Executive for the Montreal office following a strong term of consistent sales.

Corinne Vandal: Corinne earned her promotion to Senior Account Executive following three successful sales in as many weeks after starting to work for THG’s Montreal office.

San Diego

Scott Burcar: Scott has been promoted to Assistant Sales Manager following a quick-rise success as an Account Executive, Senior Account Executive and Team Leader in the San Diego office.

Gus Demos: Gus has been promoted to Senior Account Executive following consistent month-to-month sales and a specialized focus on U.S. Open Golf Championship event hospitality.

Graham Ruskin: Graham has been promoted to Senior Account Executive following success with handling referral business and other business development work.

Ten years ago Greg Piers walked into THG Sports‘ San Francisco office with a resume and a desire to succeed. Over the years he’s been a great asset to the THG Sports sales division rising from a Sales Executive to National Sales Manager. Greg’s career advancement included periods in both the San Francisco and Montreal offices before settling in San Diego. His drive and passion has been an inspiration for all THG Sports team members.

This past week, Piers retired from his position but will continue working as a consultant for THG Sports.

“At THG Sports and Marcus Evans we like to think of our team members as family. While we are sad to see Greg depart on a full time basis we wish him all the best and look forward to working with him as a consultant,” says THG Sports CEO Jon Stromberg.

Many describe Piers as “tenacious” and “dedicated” and often go to him for advice. He has been a valuable team member for the last decade.

“I have been fortunate enough to meet a lot of different people during that time, some who will remain my friends for the rest of my life,” Piers writes.

Colleagues at THG Sports’ San Diego office presented Piers with a framed poem during a retirement party this week:

Celebrate with us and Greg Piers,
As we say cheers together, over a few beers,
It’s a bittersweet occasion, but we won’t shed no tears…
It’s time for Papa Smurf to say goodbye to his peers…

Greg Piers,
Who worked so hard over the years,
And has decided to take the time to switch gears,
He’s heading on outta here but don’t show your fears,
He loves all his friends…even those who hunt deers…

Greg is someone who has hair in his ears,
A true friend of ours we’ll always keep nears,
Loves hockey and golf and doesn’t shop at Sears,
Has plenty of time to trim his hedges with razor sharp shears,
He’s not a quitter, although it appears,
To company policies he always adheres,
But has decided to leave us and spend time with his dears..
He’s joining the land of retired pioneers…

Greg is not to be confused with Britney Spears,
Though the ladies will love him flashing porcelain veneers,
He’ll be eating his bagels covered with smears…
Let’s hope he doesn’t become senile and walk around with bunny ears,
He’s certainly subject to our ridicule and jeers,
Will he be getting man-boobs and needing brassieres?
Or have plenty of time to go get pap smears?
Maybe he’ll become a dirty old man who enjoys giving leers

Though Greg may become older like Santa and need some reindeers,
Don’t mess with him or he’ll kick you in the rears,
Let’s wish him well with these quaint souvenirs,
And we’ll continually hope that he soon reappears,
Until our paths cross again, we’ll miss you Greg Piers!!