About Us
We Make Great Promo
Learn more about The Promo Addict Team!
Get a glimpse at our history and values.
Our Core Values
.01
Passion
We care about our customers, team and company.
.02
Learning
We dedicate time to learning.
.03
Evolving
We stay on trend in fun and creative ways.
.04
Positivity
Our optimism and future thinking is what propels us forward.
What is a Promotional Product?
Promotional items are a tool that can be used to strengthen the loyalty of employees, customers and fans. We have completed jobs ranging in size from 1 giveaway up to over 100,000 items. With clients ranging from 1-5000+ employees, The Promo Addict is here to help source the perfect promotional product no matter the scope of your project or the size of your company.
Meet The Promo Addicts
Russell Bird
Founder/CEO
Favourite Promo Item: ASOBU Urban Water Bottle
Random Fun Fact: Russell got 2nd place in Ribs at the World Food Championships
Bio: Russell has been working in the Promo industry for over a decade. He spends his free time sitting on the Board of Directors for Porkapalooza, Canada’s largest BBQ festival. Russ is also an active Board member with Promo Kitchen, an industry mentorship and education group that works to make the promotional products industry better. A proud member of EO Edmonton, Russ loves being an entrepreneur working collaboratively with his team on creative projects. Russell’s main task at The Promo Addict is business development and sales management.
Jocelyn Bird
Chief Operating Officer
Favourite Promo Item: Custom Knit Toques
Random Fun Fact: Jocelyn was the Canadian Dessert Champion in 2016
Bio: Jocelyn has been an artist all of her life, and has enjoyed working in the graphic design field since graduating from NAIT’s Graphic Communication program. She has a keen eye for detail and is motivated by creative and exciting projects. In her free time, Jocelyn loves spending time with her children, playing soccer and baking. At The Promo Addict Jocelyn Manages Vendor Relations and Brand Management.
Krista Franchuk
Inside Sales Representative
Favourite Promo Item: Reusable straws or Water bottles with a Straw
Random Fun Fact: Krista won’t drink water without a straw
Bio: With a Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and a certificate in Graphic Design, Krista’s experiences are wide-ranging. Krista has spent time working in the oil and gas, waste, construction, not-for-profit, and business consulting industries. When not at the office, Krista enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering on her son at the rink and her daughter on the diamond, and gardening in the spring and summer (and dreaming of gardening in the fall & winter). Krista is excited to assist customers with their unique promotional needs.
Michelle Proctor
Outside Sales Representative
Favourite Promo Item: TBD
Random Fun Fact: TBD
Bio: TBD
Ash Gouldie
Administrative Specialist
Favourite Promo Item: The Pop Wallet Plus
Random Fun Fact: Harry Potter Trivia Champion
Bio: Ash is a lifelong resident of Sherwood Park. She graduated from Salisbury Composite High School and then went on to become a Journeyman Hairdresser and Stylist. After a few years as a fashion innovator Ash decided to chase her passion for creative service and fell in love with custom branded merchandise. In her free time, you can find her planning her next tattoo or doing some local thrifting! At The Promo Addict, Ash performs admin tasks as well as providing sales support.
Shzyla Reyez
Operations Coordinator
Favourite Promo Item: Yeti Rambler Mug with Straw Lid
Random Fun Fact: Can’t start the day without coffee.
Bio: With a Computer Associate’s Degree and a graduate of Culinary Arts. My experiences are wide-ranging. I’ve been working in the Hospitality & BPO Industry for years since I graduated from College. During my free time, I love spending time with my family, cooking, and surfing. My role coordinates with various internal teams, ensuring timelines and budgets are met, tracking project progress, and identifying and addressing any issues that arise.
Shriya Pathak
Production Coordinator/Operator
Favourite Promo Item: Winter Jackets and Bags
Random Fun Fact: Human eyes focus on 50 different objects every Second.
Bio: My Name is Shriya Pathak, and I’m Production Coordinator in The Promo Addict with 6.5 years experience. My Passion for embroidery started right after finishing my Bachelor’s degree in Textile design. My first job was as Embroidery Digitizer in India. Then I completed my MBA while continuing working in USA based Shopping website, After moving to USA in 2015 I joined Gear for Sports in Kansas City as Embroidery Color Coordinator and Art Coordinator, I worked for this position in total for 5 years. Moving to Canada in 2023 I Join The Promo Addict as Embroidery Artist, In 2024 as Production coordinator. I feel everyday is new experience and learn new things when we work in promotional Industry.
Outside work I enjoy Music watching Korean Drama, and Spending time with my Family.
Maria Garcera
Embroidery/Heat Press Operator
Favourite Promo Item: Shirts
Random Fun Fact: It is impossible to hum while holding your nose.
Bio: I am a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Commerce. I have worked in the Import-Export garments industry for more than 15 years back in the Philippines in different roles as production coordinator, merchandiser, embroidery digitizer, production manager, then operational manager. I migrated here in Canada in 2001 with my whole family. I do volunteer work consistently and go to medical, dental, humanitarian mission almost every year.
Rex Enriquez
Accounting Technician
Favourite Promo Item: Swag the dog and reversible plushies that are really cute, shirts with awesome designs, desk organizers, speakers with good sound and tumblers with its unique designs.
Random Fun Fact: I love to sing but singing doesn’t love me back!
Bio: Rexon graduated college with a degree in BS in Accountancy. He has been practicing accounting since 2017. At The Promo Addict, Rex’s primary tasks are making sure our suppliers are paid on time, collecting payments from customers in a timely manner, and other accounting related tasks.
Swag The Dog
Mascot
Favourite Promo Item: Picquic Screwdrivers, Sublimated Patch Stickers and Custom Stuffies
Random Fun Fact: I am addicted to promotional items.
Bio: Swag the Dog has been working at The Promo Addict since January 2019. The office felt like it needed a fun loving mascot to be incorporated into the team and who better than a happy animal that basically gets excited about all kinds of swag! We love seeing Swag on all types of promotional items. Next time you stop by the shop be sure to ask for some Swag the Dog Swag.