1,512 Industry Professionals Now Awarded with Education Certifications

Twenty-two new grads certified; 40,000 enrolled in ASI’s free Online Learning Center

TREVOSE, PA – March 3, 2016 – The Advertising Specialty Institute^® (ASI) today announced 22 more industry professionals were recently certified through the ASI Education Certification Program, bringing the total to 1,512, with more than 40,000 enrolled in ASI’s free Online Learning Center.

The ASI Education Certification Program is free for ASI members and user friendly, with all 500 courses automatically tracked electronically via ASI’s digital campus. The extensive educational program supports the needs of everyone, from newcomers to proven industry veterans, with sales, marketing, social media, business-building and technology courses offered online and in person at ASI shows and events, presented by experts in their field.

The ASI Certification Program offers two certification levels: BASI™ (Bachelor of Advertising Specialty Information) and MASI™ (Master of Advertising Specialty Information).

The latest BASI graduates are:

• Tanesha Anderson, Blue Ocean Press, (asi/522819)
• Cristina Blocher, Printer’s Bloc, (asi/394721)
• Catherine Caprino, Positive Promotions, (asi/297370)
• Chris Columbus, MOS Systems, (asi/277476)
• Belinda Duhaney, Signs North Coast, (asi/590001)
• Chris Flynn, Fields Manufacturing, (asi/54100)
• Matthew Hurley, Admiral Express, (asi/548340)
• Ryan Lester, Showdown Displays, (asi/87188)
• Karen Mendes, American Solutions For Business, (asi/120075)
• Eugene Neal, Positive Promotions, (asi/297370)
• Colleen Retana, Jack Nadel International, (asi/279600)
• Daniel Roh, Direct Promotionals, (asi/181147)
• Alexis V. Sanchez, Genumark, (asi/204588)
• Kim Shailer, First Coast Group, Inc., (asi/194582)
• Sarah Smith, Flyin’ Lucky Graphics, (asi/530181)
• Darwin E. Staker, Sky Blu Promo, (asi/470680)
• Roxi Trieu, Proforma Smart Marketing, (asi/491751)
• Mike Yager, Spotlight Sport & Corporate Wear Ltd., (asi/332753)

The latest MASI graduates are:

• D. Andrew Cawley, Christian Casuals Inc. (asi/161891)
• Sophie Hudson, Kash Design (asi/125286)
• Jennifer London, Allegra Network LLC (asi/372000)
• Laurie Stephens, About Design (asi/102313)

“Congratulations are in order for every industry professional who received their ASI certification,” said Timothy M. Andrews, president and chief executive officer of ASI. “This credential represents an important addition to any business resume.”

ASI annually invests $1.3 million to educate its members. During the 2015 ASI Show^® season, a total of 5,295 attended classes, making ASI the largest educator in the industry.

With a full spectrum of education, information and research programs, ASI has everything it takes to help ad specialty professionals learn the business and remain competitive. ASI offers an unmatched portfolio of educational opportunities, award-winning publications and insightful research reports.