Gift for Life has introduced modifications to the management of its board of administrators with Emalee Hoffman of CMA Presents and Amy Loewenberg of NY NOW at Emerald X transitioning to chair and first vice chair, respectively, and Landon Metts of MarketTime elected to second vice chair. Sarah Mount, GFL’s chair since 2024, steps into the function of quick previous chair.
Hoffman, the incoming chair of Present for Life, brings greater than 15 years of expertise to the present and residential trade and at present serves as VP of Gross sales for CMA Presents. She joined the trade in 2009 as a purchaser and spent virtually a decade at Orange Circle Studio. Hoffman is a member of GHTA and co-chair of its Present Again committee and in 2023, was acknowledged as its Chad Corzine Younger Government of the 12 months. She joined the GFL Board in 2021 and was elected second vice chair in 2023.
“I’m actually honored to function chair of GFL and excited to contribute to the continued development and evolution of the board,” mentioned Hoffman. “It’s inspiring to be a part of such a passionate and devoted staff, and I look ahead to working collectively to drive our mission ahead and make an excellent better influence.”
Loewenberg is the Director of Purchaser Relations for NY NOW at Emerald X, a number one present, residence, and way of life B2B Market. With greater than 25 years within the trade, she brings a wealth of expertise in retail, shopping for, and enterprise improvement. For the previous six years, Loewenberg has been an integral a part of NY NOW, main purchaser and model engagement initiatives, growing programming, and fostering key partnerships. She is an lively member of the Present & Residence Commerce Affiliation (GHTA) and has authored articles for trade publications, sharing insights into retail developments and enterprise development. Keen about constructing relationships and supporting companies, Loewenberg is dedicated to strengthening and rising the retail neighborhood. Amy joined the Present for Life board in 2023 and was elected as second vice chair in 2024.
“I’m glad to step into the function of first chair to proceed the expansion and influence of Present for Life,” Loewenberg mentioned. “Championing our mission and strengthening our neighborhood in significant methods is extremely necessary to me, and I’m excited to work with our passionate staff of trade professionals to make a long-lasting distinction.”
Landon Metts, the newly elected second chair of Present for Life, at present serves because the Vice President of Gross sales at MarketTime. His greater than 14 years of expertise within the present trade contains serving as Gross sales Supervisor for Inventive Manufacturers’ present division, the place he labored with territory reps nationwide and oversaw customer support and key account relationships. In 2021, Landon was named as one in every of Present Store Journal’s 40 Beneath 40 honorees. He joined the Present for Life board in 2022.
“I’m so very grateful for the chance to serve on the Present for Life board, improve connective giving inside our industries, and strengthen partnerships the place by means of collaboration and intentional giving we construct an impressed neighborhood to make a distinction within the lives of others,” Metts mentioned. “As Maya Angelou said through the 1992 presidential inaugural ceremonies, ‘The horizon leans ahead, providing you area to put new steps of change.’ I’m excited to put new steps with this staff and the industries we serve.”
The Present for Life Board is comprised of acknowledged leaders within the present and residential industries. Members embrace: Jessica Barile of Design Works Collective; Kelly Bristol of Simply Obtained 2 Have It; Taylor Brunson of Softies; Randa Crisler of The Portico Assortment, Inc.; Kate Duff of Claxton Consulting; Lindsay Duncan of Patrick and Firm; Carolyn Geremia of Beekman 1802; Colleen Corridor of C&F Enterprises; Emalee Hoffman of CMA Presents; Russ Jones of Ivystone; Carlos Llanso of Legacy Publishing Group; Amy Loewenberg of NY NOW at Emerald X; Carly McFadden of Present Store Plus; Landon Metts of MarketTime; Sarah Mount of ANDMORE; Brittany Rigg of Dallas Market Middle; Angela Schmook of Street Runners; Cathy Metal of Metal Associates; and Lenise Willis of Presents & Ornamental Equipment.
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