Gift Reps 2020 Spring

“Blue Q has partnered with Just Got 2Have It! for over 13 years and it just keeps getting better!

We’re excited to see what we’ll accomplish together in 2019 and beyond.”

Paul Boulais, Sales Manager for Blue Q

Katie Gale

[ Sales Manager, Southeast Gift ] katie@justgot2haveit.com About me: : Before making my way to the gift industry as a road rep with JG2HI I was a road rep in the apparel industry. I stepped away from the road for a few years and during this time I managed a little retail shop and own my own retail store. In 2009 I made my way back to JG2HI as a sales coordinator. This was when we only had 1 division with 9 reps and a showroom. To witness the growth of this company, and to be a part of it has been an amazing thing. I have loved every minute of it. I’m a true Alabama girl, I reside in Orange Beach, AL with my husband of 14 years and our 7-year-old black lab named Lilly

Motivated by: I’m motivated knowing that God holds the plans to my future. He has taken me on an amazing journey so far, and has taught me a lot about life and I know I have a lot more to learn. I’m also motivated by doing the best job I can at whatever I do. I’m a very detailed person, and when I start something it might take me forever to do it, but once it’s done you can rest assured, I have done the best I can.

Secret passion: I'm a "Foodie" My husband and I love searching out hidden food places.

One thing you should know: I’m a ruler follower :)

Trish Ahrendt

[ North Central to South AL / FL Panhandle ] trish@justgot2haveit.com About me: With over fifteen years of outside sales experience in the Gift Industry, I began my journey as an outside sales rep in 2001 with a well-known gift company just prior to the September 11th attacks. Times were scary, but with perseverance and a desire to succeed, I worked with my customers to overcome and move forward, reminding them that there would still be Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and even just regular days when we or someone we know would need a little “happy” to get through the day. In early 2010, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to join the Just Got 2 Have It! team and I take great pride in my association with this agency. Working with this team, my vendors and retailers and our shared business success keeps me inspired in this industry and makes it all worthwhile

Motivated By: The desire to give my kids the opportunities I did not have, as well as to inspire them to be good, hard-working and productive citizens. Grounded in God, family, love, and in the belief that each of us truly desires to do good.

Secret Passion: I love reading. I also took up running in 2014 and have thus far completed three Full Marathons. Why? Same reasons I love to read. It opens the mind and helps ease the stress of a hard day's work!

One thing you should know: I love spending time with my family, especially watching collegiate football. I am a big University of Alabama football fan. Roll Tide!

Jan Barrick

[ North Alabama / East & Central Tennessee / Kentucky ]

jan@justgot2haveit.com

About me: : I am married and have 3 grown children and 1 very sweet granddaughter. I have been in retail and sales for over 30 years. Before becoming a road rep, I owned a tennis shop. It was a great experience and has helped me better understand my buyers today. I became a road rep in 2006, and in 2015 I joined Just Got 2 Have It! Motivated by: I am very motivated by numbers/goals/money. I like to be rewarded for hard work. I like to be given a goal and then work hard to obtain it. I love sales because you are helping your customer as well as earning a good living!

Secret passion: I love to shop. (I’mquite good at it!) I enjoy finding the perfect gift for someone else. Letting someone else know that you’ve thought of them makes me feel good.

One thing you should know: I am usually not a “group activity girl”, but you can always count on me to be there if you need me. I’m a good listener and amalways willing to help.

Abby Bell

[ Western NC / Northern SC ] abby@justgot2haveit.com About me: I am a graduate from Auburn University with a BA of Science in Management Information Systems. I have been happily married for 8 years to my wonderful husband, Justin, and we live in Asheville, North Carolina.

I am definitely a mountain girl. We have 2 beautiful children, Reid and Mattie, that have both of our hearts bursting with JOY. I ammotivated every day to live life to the fullest by GOD, my family and friends, and my passion to succeed in my career.

Motivated By: My Father. He was the perfect example of what every person should be like. He had a passion for sales, listened to customers, believed in his sales force and truly took to heart being in the yearbook industry.

He believed that the yearbook was more than a book, but a created memory for people to cherish years after those days are gone. He inspires me every day to be GREAT at what I do!

Secret Passion: I love MUSIC!!! My secret passion is to listen and go see live music! My Justin and I travel often with friends to see different musicians play at venues around the country.Music is inspiring and helps keep me balanced. I love how music expresses individuality while at the same time tells a story.

One thing you should know: I love Auburn Football! Fall weather, family, friends, good beer, and a competitive football game is what makes up the perfect day for me! War Eagle!

Irina Burns

[ Georgia ] irina@justgot2haveit.com About me: I’ve been in the wholesale gift and accessory business for over 20 years starting as a designer with a jewelry manufacturer, moving into showroom management, and as a rep since 2006. I love my job and customers!

Motivated by: Nature and other people’s creativity.

Secret passion: Reading, gardening.

One thing you should know: I love Nature and being outside. I’m also a swimmer and train with a Master’s group early in the mornings.

Kelli Critchlow

[ South FL ] kelli@justgot2haveit.com

About me: I have been in some avenue of customer service my entire life, from restaurant management by the age of 20, to retail management.

Motivated By: People with passion and creativity.

Secret Passion: One is interior design, which I believe goes hand in hand with merchandising. I love when I have the opportunity to help create an amazing display with great props and great product. But….one of my biggest secret passions is decorating for the holidays, especially Halloween, but I think that might go under the category of OBSESSED though! Ha Ha! One thing you should know: I’m a big softie at heart!

Joy Daughtry

[ Eastern NC ] joy@justgot2haveit.com

About me: I have been involved in the gift industry since 1995. I have years of experience in retail management, visual merchandising, purchasing, customer service, and wholesale territory management. I have worked with Just Got 2 Have It as a territory manager since 2004.

Motivated by: Loyalty and values.

Secret passion: If I told you, it wouldn’t be a secret passion anymore now would it? My lips are sealed One thing you should know: From gardening to walking on a quiet beach, just take me outside and I’m a happy camper.

Tim Gross

[ Southeast GA / South SC ] tim@justgot2haveit.com

About me: : I am a graduate of The Ohio State University with two degrees. I have over 25 years of experience in every aspect of the Gift industry, from store owner, to buyer, to manufacturer, and now as a sales representative.

Motivated By: Happy, positive, good people.

Secret Passion: : Well if it's a secret passion and I tell you it would no longer be secret.

One thing you should know: : I am very passionate about the beautiful planet for which we live, the flora, fauna, and taking care of them.

Julie Ann Maszy

[ North FL / South GA ] julieann@justgot2haveit.com About me: I have been a territory manager in different capacities since 2008, and in retail for the past 4 years. I started my career in hospitality and believe that customer service is one of the most important components of running a successful business. I love representing brands that I believe in and getting them into the hands of the end user to enjoy just as much as I do. That is one of the many reasons that I love Just Got 2 Have It. The line package that I am able to share with my customers is brilliant! I am the happiest I've ever been and am looking forward to growing with this team!

Motivated By: Other peoples’ happiness. I love making people smile!

Secret Passion: Secretly (or not so secretly) want to be a famous actress, so am obsessed with sharing everything on social media, which I've won awards for from some of the vendors I work with!

One thing you should know: I have a blog called fitfabdelish. You should subscribe (wink wink)!

Kim Shikle

[ MS / Western TN ]

kshikle@justgot2haveit.com

About me: I have been in the Home Decor, Accessory and Gift Industry for over 20 years. From being a store owner, sales manager and a territory manager, I have diverse knowledge & experience on both sides. My passion is relationships with my customers and becoming a business partner rather than a "sales rep". I have been a road warrior for 11 years in the Tennessee and Mississippi territory with substantial growth yearly. I believe we have two things to offer our clients: knowledge and time. It is my job to be an expert and be the best sales rep in my territory!

Motivated By: Numbers, money & making a difference!

Secret Passion: I love gossip magazines and reality TV! One thing you should know: I am obsessed with ice! It's the little things in life that make me happy!

Rebecca Zamora

[ Central / Southwest FL ]

rebecca@justgot2haveit.com

About me: I have 15 years of experience in buying and product development including menswear, catalog, theme park and importers. I love a good product.

Motivated by: My personal goals, wonderful vacations and my daughter.

Secret passion: Watch my daughter cheer, decorate my home, practice Birkam Yoga, spend time with friends, garden, and listen to the sound of the beach!

One thing you should know: I’m passionate, honest, and fair!