Drew Holmgreen was announced as PPAI’s next president and CEO in December 2024. A dynamic, creative-minded leader, he brings more than two decades of experience in brand strategy, experiential innovation, and organizational growth. With a track record of delivering results across non-profit trade associations and for-profit sectors, Drew has earned recognition as a strategic thinker who drives growth and fosters an environment of collaboration and inclusivity. Most recently, he has served as Chief Experience Officer at Meeting Professionals International, where he oversaw seven core business units: marketing, creative strategy, membership, events, media, chapters, and volunteers.

Ellen is responsible for driving the non-dues revenue for the association and leading the development, operations and execution of the association’s in-person and virtual tradeshows. Making up 50% of the association’s total revenue, non-dues revenue funds the association’s initiatives and includes revenue generated from tradeshows, publications, professional development events and other association products. The association’s tradeshows bring knowledge, community and a forum to do business to the promotional product industry. Ellen leads the interdepartmental collaboration that leads to, and manages the teams producing and selling, these industry-leading, award-winning events.

Elizabeth Wimbush is PPAI’s first-ever Director of Sustainability & Responsibility.  Prior to joining PPAI, Elizabeth was the Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability for distributor Genumark.  She had started with the company in 2020 as the Director of Supply Chain.

Elizabeth is a value-oriented professional with a diverse range of experience that prioritizes ethical and sustainable business growth, spanning 20 years. Organically influencing positive change from the ground up in organizations is the name of her game.

Most of her free time is spent with her two dogs, riding her motorcycle, hiking or swimming. On the road or in the woods, alone or with friends, “I’m never bored when I’m out in nature,” she says.

A 2021 addition to PPAI, Josh brings nearly two decades of journalistic experience to the Association’s media efforts. Formerly the editor-in-chief of SUCCESS magazine, a national newsstand publication that has served entrepreneurs and businesspeople for more than 125 years, Josh built and led a talented staff that competed for and won numerous national awards, including back-to-back editorial team of the year nominations. In 2017, the trade journal Folio: named him a 30-under-30 honoree and one of the 100 most influential people in the magazine industry. In his role with PPAI, he oversees PPAI magazine, the newsletters PPAI Newslink and PromoPro Daily, as well as editorial content across the Association’s digital footprint.

Lindsey Davis is the director of business development for PPAI and also oversees the association's professional development initiatives. A promotional products lifer, she previously served as president of Solar Advertising, a promo supplier founded by her parents, and lead the company’s successful purchase by Raining Rose, where she focused on their promo efforts as director of sales. As an active volunteer in the industry, she also has served on the Promotional Products Education Foundation’s board of trustees and the PPAI Board, before joining the association's staff in 2022.

Prior to coming to PPAI, Troy served as Regional Vice President of Operations for Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers and in that role oversaw operations and was the direct report for multiple surgical centers. Prior to Blue Cloud, Troy was one of the founding partners of Children 1st Dental and Surgery Center where he served as the company CFO/COO for 11 years. Troy also worked as the CFO for Cottonwood Medical Group and managed 4 Hospitals in Texas and Louisiana. Prior to working in healthcare, Troy received his CPA license in the state of Washington and worked as an auditor for Ernst & Young and as a controller for Newport Construction. Troy graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor and Master of Accounting.

Renae has been in the promotional products industry for over 30 years, getting her start on the supplier side in her family’s manufacturing company. Her experience was amassed from various roles within the organization, including serving on the executive management team as corporate vice president. Upon joining PPAI in 2021, she was able to draw on her industry knowledge as well as her experience to provide guidance to the finance department. As the Director of Finance and Administration, she oversees financial operations and activities for PPAI.

Renae graduated with a bachelor’s in accounting and a minor in business from the University of Minnesota, Moorhead. She received her MBA from Texas A&M University, Central Texas.

Shannon supports PPAI’s executive staff and Board of Directors, as well as manages the volunteer program, facilities, and employee engagement. Throughout her career, Shannon has spent many years in startup environments, sharpening her ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments.

Shannon started with PPAI in 2019, initially in the Professional Development department.