| Peter McCann – President Primary Job: President of Ideal Images
What’s your dream vacation? One month rotating the Hawaiian Islands each week.
Name two things you consider yourself to be very good at? Reading people and being a father.
What makes you unique? The ability to learn, rebound and succeed from past mistakes and failures.
Name one thing that not many people know about you? I love to cook
What is the best vacation you’ve ever had? Went to Maui over Thanksgiving with my wife and four kids.
Where in the world have you been that you thought was paradise? Algarve, Portugal |
| Dave Galloway – Executive Vice President Primary Job: Introducing new solutions to help our client’s reach their goals as well as challenging the Ideal Images team to continually improve and help the company further succeed.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentration in Marketing and Law from Truman State University, the Harvard of the Midwest!
What’s your dream vacation? To take the whole family to Disneyworld for a few days to experience the excitement and chaos of the Magic Kingdom, then off to Hawaii for a few weeks of island hopping for adventure and relaxation.
Name two things you consider yourself to be very good at? Thinking strategically and finding multiple solutions to just about any challenge.
What makes you unique? Whether it is personal relationships, parenting, or professional pursuits, everything is approached with great passion and a drive to succeed.
Name one thing that not many people know about you? When I have the time, I enjoy preparing gourmet meals while drinking bold, dry red wine. When there is not much time, I just go for wine.
What is the best vacation you’ve ever had? We don’t have vacations; we go on adventures. With the kids: hiking and rafting trip in Colorado. Without the kids: cruising and island hopping in the Caribbean.
Where in the world have you been that you thought was paradise? During a snorkeling excursion, we washed up on a remote St. John’s beach in the Virgin Islands. After enjoying the privacy of this amazing place for a few hours, we got hungry and thirsty…just then a boat came by carrying fresh fruit and plenty of rum! |
Joe Jacobsen – VP Sales/Marketing Primary Job:
To help corporations enhance their marketability, sales, visibility and growth within their individual markets.
Education:
Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska Lincoln
What’s your dream vacation?
Greece/Fiji
What are two things you consider yourself to be very good at?
Listening first, talking second
What is one thing that not many people know about you?
I was a Repo Man
What’s the best vacation you’ve ever had?
Cancun, Jamaica, Europe—they’re all good!
Where in the world have you been that you thought was paradise? Austria |
| Tabitha Thrasher – Sales Primary Job: She specializes in a number of areas, including promotional work for schools and community events to name a few. She can also assist you with anything from a family reunion to a corporate outing.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Concordia University Wisconsin
What is your dream vacation? Anywhere warm. I enjoy just relaxing in the sun.
What is one thing that not many people know about you? I used to love photography. A couple times a year I would enter pictures into contests, and win! I even sold a picture once.
What is one thing you consider yourself to be very good at? I’m good at building relationships. I also consider myself to be a good mom to my 2 children, Addison and Landon. |
| Laura, McCann – Sales Primary Job: Sales
What is your dream vacation? Any place with warm, sunny weather and a comfortable spot on the beach or by a pool. A week at a spa would be fine, too.
What are two things you consider yourself to be very good at? Making conversation and home improvement–I love tearing things apart and making a mess.
What makes you unique? I can wiggle my ears….
What is one thing not many people know about you? I used to do some modeling, was picked up by an agency and lived in Hamburg, Germany for a short time.
What was the best vacation you’ve ever had? Me and my husband’s honeymoon in Antigua
Where in the world have you been that you thought was paradise? The resort on Antigua was nice, but I’m still looking! |
| Andrea Kirby – Executive Assistant Primary Job: Assistant to the President
Education: Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Bellevue University
What is your dream vacation? DubaiWhat is a surprising fact about you? My eyes change colors naturally.
What do you consider yourself to be very good at? I have a great personality.
Do you have any hidden talents? It’s a secret!
What is one thing not many people know about you? I have a three-year-old son, Kayden
What was the best vacation you’ve ever had? Jamaica |
| Brent Harris – Sales Primary Job: Sales
Education: Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska Omaha
What is your dream vacation? I would like to go to Australia for two weeks and tour the country.
What is a surprising fact about you? Mr. Mom
What are two things you consider yourself to be very good at? Building relationships and keeping close friends.
Do you have any hidden talents? Reading people |
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| Martin Mapes – Chief Operating Officer Primary Job: Oversees all operations of Ideal Images: Accounting, printing, customer service, fulfillment, embroidery and screen printing.
Education: MBA in International Finance and Computer Systems Management from Creighton University
What is your dream vacation? Anywhere there are free drinks and friendly people.
What do you consider yourself to be very good at? Making people laugh.
What is your hidden talent? Ability to customize muscle cars and motorcycles.
What is one thing not many people know about you? I have a twin sister (no, she’s not identical).
What is the best vacation you’ve ever had? Sturgis
Where in the world have you been that you thought was paradise? Yellowstone National Park |
| Craig Huston – Vice President of Operations Primary Job: Oversees all in-house embroidery and screen printing. He also works with some of the Ideal Images sports-related customers including Creighton University, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Bellevue University, Omaha Beef, Omaha Lancers and Scheels.
What is your dream vacation? Travel to Europe and go the The French Open, Wimbeldon, The Tour de France and The Open Golf Championship, but would settle for playing golf at St. Andrews.
What are two things you consider yourself to be very good at? Organizational and multi-tasking abilities provide me with a good base to be successful in my career.
What makes you unique? I like to watch the Food Network on weekend mornings to get inspiration in making a good meal later that day.
Name one thing that not many people know about you? My grandpa plated in the first Nebraska State High School Basketball Tournament held at the NU Coliseum. I played at the first State Tournament held at the Devaney Center with my grandpa present.
What is the best vacation you’ve ever had? My honeymoon in Hawaii
Where in the world have you been that you thought was paradise? The islands of Maui and Kauai are nothing to sneeze at. |
| Rita Strawn – Accounting Primary Job: Manager of the Accounting Department
Education: Studied at UCLA and California State University
Do you have any hidden talents? An uncanny ability to remember movie dialogue and song lyrics verbatim.
Where in the world have you been that you thought was paradise? I’ve visited Kauai several times, and would consider spending my days there on the beach, cabana boy at the ready—IF there was a way to get rid of all the mosquitoes-they like me too much.
Family life? I have two beautiful daughters and two disobedient dogs. |
| Paul McCann – Vice President Primary Job: Key account sales, order management, inventory management and purchasing.
What is your dream vacation? Las Vegas with lots of extra cash.
What are two things you consider yourself to be very good at? Attention to detail and organization.
What is one thing that not many people know about you? I’m an avid fan of horse racing and San Jose Sharks Hockey. I rarely miss watching a game.
What is the best vacation you’ve ever had? Honeymoon to Antigua
Where in the world have you been that you thought was paradise? Hawaii is the closest to paradise! |
| Rick Somer – Graphic Design Primary Job: Dealing with all graphic design needs for in-house production of paper, screen printed and promotional products. Responsible for coordinating and producing all embroidered files for in-house embroidery production.
What is the best vacation you’ve ever had? A fishing excursion in Canada
What’s your dream vacation? A trip to Hawaii |
| Janice Totusek – Customer Service Primary Job: Manager of the customer service department. Manages over 20 corporate store websites and accounts.
What do you enjoy most about what you do? Working with all of our distributors, customers and very supportive customer service team.
Family life? Husband, Jay, two sons and one daughter
What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to play volleyball.
What is one thing not many people know about you? I’m an avid animal lover—I have two dogs (huskies), three cats and three birds. |
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