OPI recently recognized a category of upcoming industry leaders under the banner “40 Under 40”. OPI also presented its annual NAOPA Awards at Industry Week 23, powered by ISG in New Orleans. AOPD members, both Dealers and Business Partners, were well represented in both recognitions.
AOPD would like to recognize and congratulate all the winners, but especially those listed below who are part of AOPD member companies.
OPI 2023 40 Under 40
Adam Fox – SP Richards, Atlanta, GA, Business Partner
Beth Freeman – FSIoffice, Charlotte, NC, Dealer
John Friedrich – Fellowes Brands, Itasca, IL, Business Partner
Lindsay Gibbons – SP Richards, Atlanta, GA, Business Partner
Elizabeth Hawver – Essity, Philadelphia, PA, Business Partner
Emily Hiner – 3M, St. Paul, MN, Business Partner
Alicia Kolbus – Stinsons Stationers, Bakersfield, CA, Dealer (*double recognition!)
HB Macey – Perry’s Office Plus, Temple, TX, Dealer
Jake Mages – Guernsey, Sterling, VA, Dealer
Jerome Perhaut – Fellowes Brands, France, Business Partner
OPI 2023 NAOPA Winners
Best Product – Facilities, Breakroom, Safety & Infection Control
Fellowes Brands: Fellowes Array Networked Air Purifiers & Monitoring
Innovation of the Year
Fellowes Brands: Fellowes Array Networked Air Purifiers & Monitoring
Young Executive of the Year
Alicia Kolbus, Stinson’s Stationers, Bakersfield, CA
Professional of the Year
Barry Lane, Avery
AOPD is also pleased to congratulate Mike Gentile, President and CEO of ISG, who won the NAOPA Award for Industry Achievement. This is a well-deserved honor for Mike’s long tenure of service to the Independent Dealer Channel. AOPD wishes Mike all the best in his retirement from ISG and wherever his next chapter leads.