Meet The Team
A Passionate Team
Roy Newton
President — “Our goal is to provide quality innovative products at a reasonable price, both to our larger and smaller clients.”
Favorite phrase: “If you’re not on the edge, you're occupying too much space!”
Roy enjoys spending equal portions of his time with his grandchildren and traveling.
Jim O'Neill
Executive Vice President — With 50 years in the promotional industry, Jim has witnessed the strength and resilience of this business model: the essential partnership between end users, distributors, suppliers, and factories. In his role, Jim provides the team with strategic advice, innovative designs, and effective solutions to support their customer base. He emphasizes that true partnerships are about building lasting relationships and focusing on optimal outcomes over short-term gains. A fun fact about Jim is he holds a 3rd-degree black belt in Judo and was the national champion for the 30-35 age group in 1989!
Kamil Dys
Vice President of Sales and Marketing — With 20 years of experience in various roles at Pacesetter, Kamil now leads the sales and marketing teams. He is dedicated to building strong relationships and helping clients implement meaningful recognition programs. In his downtime he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, snowboarding, and traveling, both for business and pleasure.
Sam Reed
National Sales Manager — As a third-generation member of the promotional products industry, Sam has deep roots in this field. Sam is passionate about being an advocate and voice for his customers within the company, believing that relationships are the foundation of success in this industry. A fun fact about Sam is he was once a bat boy for the Cincinnati Reds! When he’s not spending time with his family, he can be found cheering on the Fighting Illini, Chicago Bears, or Chicago Cubs.
Lee Feinstein
Northeast Regional Sales Manager — Lee began his journey in the promotional industry in 1982 when he met Art Rhodes at Bodek and Rhodes while shopping for jeans in Philadelphia. This chance encounter led him to a career in a rapidly evolving industry, shifting from basic apparel to promotional products. He values the relationships he’s built with co-workers, customers, and fellow suppliers throughout the years. In his free time, Lee enjoys reading, traveling, and hiking!
Tom Faulkner
Southeastern Regional Sales Manager — With 35 years of industry experience, Tom leads the sales growth for Pacesetter in the southeastern region. He is deeply committed to building strong relationships and helping both distributor and award clients implement impactful recognition programs. Based in Dallas, TX, Tom enjoys spending quality time with his family when he’s not on the road.
Scott Sodikoff
Sales Executive — With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge to his role, representing a variety of products and services. Scott’s expertise spans sales, product design, product development, and more, enabling him to deliver effective and creative solutions for his clients. Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with his family, cheering on Buckeyes football and basketball, and attending concerts.
Brian Nawrocki
Quote Manager — With 28 years of experience in the industry, including 11 years in various roles at Pacesetter, Brian now manages the quoting of stock and custom awards. His extensive sales experience gives him a unique perspective and understanding in meeting customer expectations. Work-life balance is important to him, so when he's not at work, he enjoys spending time with family, golfing, following Chicago sports teams, and traveling.
Terry Goudie
Customer Service/Office Manager — With 30 years in the promotional industry Terry finds fulfillment in helping customers choose the perfect awards for their specific events, making each recognition moment truly memorable. A fun fact about Terry is she has traveled to many countries, and her great-grandfather was a Titanic survivor! In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Laurie Bandas
Sales Account Executive — With over 20 years of experience at Pacesetter, Laurie is dedicated to working closely with her clients to develop personalized recognition programs that meet their specific goals and needs. Her extensive knowledge in the promotional industry allows her to provide valuable insights and support to clients and the team alike. In her downtime, Laurie enjoys going on walks with her dog, Jack, and working in her garden.
Bianca Miller
Customer Service Representative — As a Customer Service Representative, Bianca assists clients with their orders and helps them decide on the perfect awards for their events, ensuring a seamless and satisfying experience. Bianca is excited by the endless creativity in the promotional industry, especially seeing the cool and innovative awards that the team develops. A fun fact about Bianca is that she recently got back into crocheting and is learning how to crochet her own cardigans!
Adriana Garcia
Customer Service Representative — Adriana thrives in the promotional industry, where her favorite part is seeing all the creative new concepts that come to life for clients. In her role, Adriana enters incoming orders and assists customers and team members with any questions that arise throughout the process, ensuring smooth and efficient service. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and creating new memories with her daughter!
Cheryl Robideaux
Account Manager — As an account manager, Cheryl is passionate about ensuring that every customer’s experience with Pacesetter exceeds their expectations. Cheryl loves the dynamic nature of the promotional industry, where each day brings new projects and opportunities. She thrives on variety and enjoys the excitement of working on something fresh every day. In her free time, Cheryl enjoys cheering on Minnesota sports teams, especially the Twins, Lynx, and Timberwolves!