Donna Shultz
President & CEO
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
What inspires you and why?
- Being able to make unforgettable experiences any place in the world.
- To be ahead of the curve, before anyone else.
- Making new connections with people and companies that have the same passion I do.
- Running my very own business.
- Showing my daughters that if you really want something in life you have to work hard for it.
Laurie Kamal
VP Finance
What inspires you and why?
My 3 kids inspire me, they have such a passion for life, they love unconditionally and they amaze me every day.
What’s the best part of your job?
All of it! I love what I do, the people I work with and where I work. It might sound cliché but it’s the truth.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
You are in charge of your own happiness, not your family, your friends, your co-workers or any one else – only you can make you happy.
Tammy Wilkes
VP Human Resources
Tammy.Wilkes@mirrorshow.com
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
“Spend as much time as you can with your kids. I’ve lived through every stage of my life and I can honestly say the best times are when your kids are still living at home.” This advice was given by my grandmother the day before she passed away while I was 7 months pregnant!
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
It would be an incredibly simple day; sitting outside in the warmth, reading a book, and dozing off if I felt like it, without feeling guilty that I wasn’t doing something productive.
Sandy Cirel DeLaus
VP Operations
What’s the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is the customer service aspect. Whether it be internal or external customers..I am all about providing the best possible service and when customers are happy.. I am happy.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
“Anything is possible” I think of this often when someone tries to give me a “can’t be done” answer. I am all about..whatever it takes..we can make it happen.
Kelsey Fischer
If you were a season, which one would you be, and why?
Fall: Watching Mother Nature change right before our eyes – it is so magnificent!
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s learning to dance in the rain.”
Kerrie McWhorter
Account Manager
What inspires you and why?
It can be as simple as watching a commercial that strikes a personal cord, to a come behind sports victory. Big or small I’m inspired by the people that conquer and overcome obstacles to achieve success!
What’s the best part of your job?
Having the ability to bring my energy, passion, and commitment to every project and seeing how it can inspire my teammates to do great things!
Kelsey Frank
Account Executive
What inspires you and why?
Seeing the passion and creativity in other people. Being surrounded by such creative passionate people in both my work and personal life inspires me to think outside of the box and constantly push the envelope.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Even when you don’t have a choice in the matter, you can still choose your attitude. In any given situation your attitude can really have a big impact on the outcome, or at least your state of mind. I always try to find that silver lining.
Chelsy Klopotowski
Associate Account Executive
What inspires you and why?
My Family: We all lead very different lives from day to day but are always there for one another. Our life goals may be different but we all motivate and support one another in an effort to help each individual achieve and establish their version of happiness.
What’s the best part of your job?
The experience of a new adventure each time I travel for an event.
The continuous opportunity to meet and build relationships with new people.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Life is what you make it!
Melissa Osburn
Program Manager
What’s the best advise you have ever gotten?
“Look both ways when crossing the street.” and “Just Keep Swimming.”
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
Easy, I would eat anything I wanted (calories don’t count on this day), never get full, and I would relax. Nachos would be a must on the menu and laying around with the people I love. Laughing, eating and relaxing. Doesn’t matter where it is, just as long as I had great friends, good food and laughter, I am there!
Wendy Marold
Director Sales & Marketing
If you were a season, which one would you be, and why?
Spring; in Spring everything is fresh and new, colors abound and each day seems to bring a new opportunity with it to grow and flourish. I try to carry the feeling of Spring with me on a daily basis, every day is an opportunity to grow if you view it that way.
What’s the best part of your job?
Although I’m not a design visionary myself, I’m inspired by design and enjoy being surrounded by new ideas. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a design concept successfully become reality.
Mary Ellen Hall
Sr. Account Manager
What’s the best advise you’ve ever gotten?
Surround yourself with positive people.
What’s the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is when the customer says, “Best show ever!”
Annie Banton
Account Executive
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
My Mom always said “don’t let your fears define your dreams” and I always keep that in the back of my mind. It’s important to get out of your comfort zone and do something that scares you (unless it is something dangerous…then my Mom says this doesn’t apply!).
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
I would sit on the beach in Newport, Rhode Island and just relax!
Bill Quetschenbach
Sr. Account Executive
Where do you get new ideas?
Ask your children questions; you may be surprised at the answers! Young minds have fresh ideas.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
A round of golf with my family and closest friends at Ballybunion followed by a party in the clubhouse with the band Marillion as the evening entertainment.
Victor Sanchez
Project Manager
What’s the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is watching a project grow from design concepts to reality. I also really enjoy the fast pace work environment.
If you were a season, which one would you be and why?
I would be spring because spring to me symbolizes progression. Whether it be a project’s development or everyday life progress I think spring best describes me.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
I would play running back for the NY Giants but only if I was guaranteed my health the following day.
Derek Ceratt
Project Manager
What inspires you and why?
Inspiration comes from my Grandma and Grandpa Howland. He was born deaf and she lost her hearing at age 4. They met at a very young age while attending school and remained together for life; celebrating over fifty years of marriage before Grandpa’s passing. They never allowed their lack of hearing to be used as a crutch; instead they embraced a love of family and life that I can only hope to someday attain.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Those who find success must first find comfort in being uncomfortable.
Tom Rightmyer
Senior Project Manager
What’s the best part of your job?
I love the way my job is constantly changing and no day is ever the same. Anyone can excel at a job that is the same day after day but it is always a challenge to consistently do a great job on a changing landscape.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Never give up! It is a motto I live by and has enabled me to accomplish great things even when it first seemed like they would not be possible.
Rod Moses
Associate Project Manager
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Dedication and perseverance equals success.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
Travel to Europe with my family and play in the Rugby World Cup.
Chris Van Antwerp
Exhibit Detailer
What inspires you and why?
My kids inspire me with their sense of wonder. They force me to appreciate the simple things.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
- From my parents: Silence is golden.
- From a fortune cookie: True intelligence is like a river; the deeper it runs the quieter it is.
- From a song: If you place a thing into the center of your life that lacks the power to nourish, it will eventually poison everything that you are and destroy you. As simple a thing as an idea, or your perspective on yourself or the world, no one can be the source of your contempt, it lies within, in the center.
Diana VanGorder
Exhibit Detailer
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
I would be at the beach with friends and family. A day full of jumping waves, sunbathing and a bonfire to end the night.
What inspires you?
Nature is our greatest resource for design. It’s filled with never-ending discoveries of shapes, patterns and textures.
Mike Kewin
Exhibit Detailer
Some might call me a ‘pack rat’ – I like to think of myself as a collector of random objects, convinced that I will have the chance to do something with all of it. I enjoy spending time in my shop watching the transformation of materials, reshaping them into something new, or reusing them for something different.
I met my wife Erin @ the age of 12, started dating @ the age 16 and got married @ 24. Now @ 27, we are hunting for the perfect yard for our two dogs – one that can also provide space for a swing set or a tree fort for the little one on the way.
Other than that: I don’t have 20/20 vision, I only have 9 finger nails, and I am missing my spleen.
Bruce Letzelter
Graphic Supervisor
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
A happy wife is a happy life.
What inspires you and why?
My family inspired me. My wife and kids give me the strength to set high goals for myself and achieve them. I know I can do anything with them by my side.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
I would skydive. That is always something I have dreamed of doing.
Dave Miller
Custom Fabricator
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
“Don’t eat the yellow snow”.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
I would take my family to Disney World and be the Grand Marshalls of the Magic Kingdom parade, again.
Michael Wright
Custom Fabricator
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Help those that you see need help because someday that person might be you. Thanks Dad.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
I would be take my family over to England and take over the throne.
Chuck Marzulo
Custom Fabrication Manager
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Don’t worry about the things you can’t change, and focus on the ones you can change!
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
I would take my family to a Caribbean island when my 3 kids are all on their own and away from the nest for a special day.
What’s the best part of your job?
Managing and building a complex project from start to finish and seeing an end result of high quality. This is very satisfying.
Dan Miller
Purchasing Specialist
What inspires you and why?
The people in my life inspire me the most. I always strive to be the best I can be, not only for myself but also for the people I care about in my life.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
In everything you do, consider the end.
Gary Collins
What’s the best part of your job?
Each day brings new challenges and each challenge is an opportunity for success. With purchasing and production I also enjoy the interaction with many different people; vendors, salespeople, project managers, production employees, and set up personnel. I have to be able to learn new things every day and be able to inform others all at the same time. Lastly, I love that I have constant audiences for my dry jokes.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Be true to yourself. Don’t become someone that you don’t like or don’t want to be. It doesn’t cost anything to be kind, respectful and to encourage others. Always remember that your job is not who you are, it’s what you do
Kim Kusak
Exhibit Services Shipping
If you were a season, which one would you be, and why?
I would be summer because the hot weather energizes me.
What’s the best part of your job?
Problem solving. I like the challenge of figuring out “impossible” shipping situations and the gratification of successfully implementing the solutions.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Don’t depend on other people and be responsible for yourself. If you feel the need to change something, do it yourself and don’t wait for others to take action.
Diane Sousa
Exhibit Services Coordinator
If you were a season, which one would you be, and why?
Spring, because everything comes back to life after being dormant during the winter months… signifying new & fresh beginnings.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Be who you are because God created us all for a “purpose”.
Brianna Hopper
Associate Account Executive
What inspires you and why?
Random acts of kindness. It can be a simple smile to helping a complete stranger. You never know what kind gesture can turn a person’s day around. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wastedd.”
What’s the best advice you ever gotten?
Don’t settle in live, know what you want and earn it.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
Spend one more day with my Golden Grams and be able to listen to all my favorite stories of her childhood.
Shelly Heberger
Executive Support & Services Manager
If you were a season, which one would you be, and why?
I would definitely be summer. The cold, long winters give me the blues, so I am always rejuvenated by the sun and warm weather of summer. Oh yeah, I also love a good tan.
What’s the best part of your job?
Being a part of the amazing MSM team that always exceeds customer expectations and provides our customers with a level of service that is second-to-none.
Lynne Melos
Exhibit Services Coordinator
What inspires you?
Nature inspires me because:
- It is filled with infinite colors, shapes, textures and configurations
- Every season bring its own beauty if you look for it
- It will create endless configurations to see, touch and smell
- It can renew itself
- It can change while staying the same
If you were a season, which one would you be and why?
That’s easy, I’d be summer. As I live in the northeast most of us look forward to the warmth, beauty and fun that summer brings. Who wouldn’t want to be thought of that way?
Denise Jenkins
Info. Center Coordinator
What is the best part of your job?
Being around people that are upbeat and always positive in all that they do here at MSM.
What is the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Always think positive, thinking negative will always bring you negative results.
Linda Kehoe
Exhibit Services Coordinator
What inspires you and why?
People who find happiness and contentment in simple things. I am inspired by happy, grounded people because they are able to stay positive, motivated and productive in every situation.
What is the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
- To always go with my gut instinct.
- Do not doubt myself.
- Have passion in everything I do.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
I would surround myself with family and good friends at an all day feast at a remote villa in Italy; being totally carefree about time, enjoying the moment and not worrying about “what I should be doing”.
Doug Phillips
Warehouse Minibooth Specialist
If you were a season, which one would you be and why?
If I was a season I would be Fall. The changing of colors and the cool crisp nights are two of my favorite things to enjoy. It’s a great time to get out and enjoy nature. Not only that but it’s also football season!
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
The best advice I ever got was “sink or swim” which basically means we are in control of the situation. You can take control and swim or give up and sink!
Charles Staufer
Warehouse Manager
What inspires you and why?
Integrity – The Soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only of those things that can bear the full light of day. The content of your Character is your choice. Day by day what You choose, what You think and what You do is who You become. Your Integrity is your Destiny …It is the light that guides your way. – Heraclitus
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
In the end, all business operations can be reduced to three words: people, product and profits. People come first. – Lee Iacocca
Andrew Irwin
Warehouse Show Manager
What inspires you and why?
My kids inspire me. Each is different and yet the same. By watching them, you can tell they are all from the same family.
If you were a season, which one would you be and why?
I would be winter. I love a cold, clear night sky and the crunch of snow as you walk with the smell of wood smoke in the air.
Where do you get new ideas?
I’m always looking for an easier and more efficient way to do things, so out of that comes new ideas.
Tom Calaci
Warehouse Minibooth Specialist
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Blaze a path for others to follow…..never tag along.
What inspires you and why?
The little things you see while observing everyday life…. I’m intrigued by people and their actions …watching someone who has to struggle yet still has the determination to be independent….a strong mind and an unbroken will to achieve all things.
Jim Monell
Warehouse Coordinator
If you were a season, which one would you be, and why?
Spring because if we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant. If we did not sometimes taste adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Whenever you get in a complex problem and want to grasp at straws, STOP! Take a deep breath – go back to basics and deal with “PRACTICALITY!!”
Brian Norris
Operations Application Specialist
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you take it. You’re attitude, more than anything else, will determine whether today is a good day or a bad one. Make it a good day!
If you were a season, which one would you be, and why?
Spring. It is a time of re-birth and renewal. Everything turns green again and new life blossoms everywhere around. To look at everything as if it was the first time I had seen it would keep my sense of wonder alive, like a young child exploring their world for the first time.
John Payton
Warehouse Graphic Coordinator
If you happen to run into me at MSM, it will be in the graphics dept. You’ll probably see me with my headset on, caught in a groove and focused on the task at hand, taking pride in meeting clients’ needs. While I work away, my headphones are teaching me the latest samba, reggae, or third-world percussion groove to play with my band, The Buddahood. Most weekends find me in some bizarre place on the eastern seaboard playing my music for people. Somehow through it all, my wife, Lynne puts up with me. We own a home on the east side and are both animal lovers. We do our part to give rescue shelter animals a home. Our dog Abby and our three cats – Marley, Ivan, and Hendricks are all rescued. Our boa constrictor, Nicodemus, was not – we just like reptiles.
Jim DelVecchio
Shipping & Receiving Manager
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
If it were possible to do in just one day, I would travel to the farthest reaches of the Universe just to see what is out there. I have always had a fascination about the unknown and unexplored.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
These words were not spoken to me directly, but came from a very old and very wise philosopher. “Do or Do not, There is no Try”. We are capable of success in all that we set forth to Do.
Nick Imburgia
Warehouse Coordinator
If you were a season, which one would you be, and why?
I’d have to say summer; the long days are always nice. Being able to wake up really early and the sun is already shining.
Where do you get new ideas?
I love to look to the outdoors for inspiration and new ideas; there are some many natural designs and wonders all around.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
I’d spin a globe and where it stops, the adventure begins.
Jian Chen
Staff Accountant
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
I would want to be a different person whom I might know or might not know. I want to live his/her life for a day with his/her mind, personality, job, stress, family, etc. It is interesting to know a person’s life and thoughts.
Jaime Berna
Accounting Associate
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
Risk equals reward.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted what would it be?
Sitting on the beach in Wilmington, North Carolina with my family and friends.
Where do you get new ideas?
Meeting new people, and keeping an open mind.
Tony Caccamo
Creative Director
What inspires you and why?
Wish-I’d-thought-of-it advertising ideas.
Stand-up comedy. Great movies. Nature.
And music, music, music.
What’s the best part of your job?
Seeing people I direct come up with ideas I couldn’t personally have imagined.
Where do you get new ideas?
Trying hard definitely helps, but when the idea comes, it feels like it’s handed to you from somewhere
outside of you. Very strange. One thing that seems to help is a little sugar coursing through my brain.
Candy, soda, doesn’t matter.
Jonathan Price
Creative Exhibit Designer
What inspires you and why?
The outdoors. Some of the best designs emerge from there.
If you were a season, which one would you be and why?
Winter. It’s something in the air; that fresh, clean, crisp, energy that fills my body and soul.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
Snowboarding in Alaska searching for backwoods powder runs all day long.
Gary LaCourse
Creative Graphic Designer
Where do you get new ideas?
New ideas tend to just pop into my head, and probably are a culmination of simple life experiences, futuristic thoughts and an inquisitive imagination.
If you had one day to do anything you wanted, what would it be?
A trip to the final frontier—space is the place for me. Why not have a true worldly experience?
Matt Thomas
Exhibit Designer
Where do you get new ideas?
From the environment around me, ideas come from the simplest places and things; architectural elements, the landscape surrounding me, words or phrases, and even smells.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
The best advice for me actually came from a quote from Albert Einstein. “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” Mistakes are something to learn from and just another way to spark some of the most creative ideas in designs.
