Fully Promoted celebrates 2026 annual summit
Franchise owners were recognized with awards for their leadership, performance & commitment to excellence.
Fully Promoted, a distributor in the promotional products industry, brought franchise owners, vendor partners, and leadership together for its 2026 Annual Summit, themed “Raising the Bar.” Designed as a next-level learning and implementation experience, this year’s event focused on elevating the customer journey, strengthening operations, and positioning franchise owners for sustained growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.
“This year’s Summit was about evolution. Over the past three years, we’ve strengthened our marketing tools, expanded education and training, and enhanced our sales resources. Now it’s time to implement at a higher level,” said Andrew Titus, President of Fully Promoted. “Raising the Bar means refining our processes, strengthening operations, and delivering a premium experience that truly differentiates Fully Promoted in the marketplace.”
Attendees heard a keynote from former professional athlete and motivational speaker Walter Bond about how to achieve a breakthrough while he shared lessons on resilience, discipline, and performance at the highest level. Franchise owners were also inspired by a keynote delivered by Ray Titus, chairman and CEO of United Franchise Group and founder of Fully Promoted, who reinforced the importance of vision and execution.
“Fully Promoted has already made significant strides over the last several years, strengthening systems, expanding capabilities, and investing in franchise owners,” said Titus. “Raising the Bar is about taking that progress and turning it into disciplined execution at the local level. When our franchisees commit to excellence in service, sales, and leadership, we don’t just grow but set the standard for our industry.”
The event included an awards dinner and ceremony recognizing franchise owners who exemplify leadership, performance, and commitment to excellence. Honorees included:
- Mentor of the Year: Alex Taggard (Newton, MA)
- Humanitarian of the Year: Hector and Miguel Leal and Team FP McAllen (McAllen, TX)
- Rookies of the Year: Amber Saddler and Kreig Johnson (Cincinnati, OH); Pete Anderson (Louisville, KY)
- Most Improved: Chad Dick (Lawrence, KS); Fernando & Cristina Bertero (Cleveland E/W, OH)
- Master Partner of the Year: Yousuf Sandeela (Canada)
- Team Players: Jeff & Dina Slain (Fishers, IN), Jeff Moffett (Overland Park, KS); Allen Landis (Lancaster, PA); Michelle Bottino (St. Charles, IL); Jim Palombo & Kathleen Mawanay (Oceanside, CA); Doug Jakobitz (Urbandale, IA)
- Millionaires Club Inductees: Grand Rapids, MI and Cleveland E/W, OH ($1 Million); Fully Promoted of Southern NH and Albuquerque, NM ($2 Million); Mendota Heights, MN ($3 Million)
- Years of Excellence Honorees (20 Years): Wyandotte, MI; Carlsbad, CA; Gahanna, OH; Canton, OH
- Vendor of the Year: SanMar
- The Rock: Robert & Tina Pouliot (Raritan, NJ); Bill Reilly and Jocelyn Hechtl (Mendota Heights, MN)
- President’s Award: Spencer Coleman (Wasatch Back, UT); Garrick Jacobi (Boise, ID)
- MVP Award: Garrick Jacobi (Boise, ID)
- Hall of Fame Inductees: Dan & Maude Swearingen (Arbutus, MD); Michelle Monhollen and Robert Steffek (Centerville, OH)
