Louis Byron
Founder/ CEO

Were Lou Byron to be thrown into a dark pit with an angry bear, no fur would fly. Within minutes, Lou would have the grouchy critter sitting back, slapping his wooly knee and belly laughing. You see, Lou is a master storyteller. “Well, I  love to talk,” admits Lou, “but, foremost, I am a listener. We learn by listening. That’s key in this business. Once I hear people describe their situation, then I can help them get the products they need. Everyone has a story to tell.”  

It was in 1992 that Lou launched Prosperity Promotions. “But I was in the industry well before that,” recalls Lou. “I got into this line back when I was a student at the University of Louisville.” He has a bachelor’s degree from U of L and was a three-year letterman in football. “After college, I kept my hand in this field while teaching and coaching at a local high school.”

 Many Louisville folks know Lou Byron from his tenure as a well-known local politico and campaign strategist. “I did leave the industry in the early ’70s to pursue a career in local government, and when I retired from public service, I opened my distributorship in a 600-sq.-ft. space in Louisville’s Butchertown neighborhood.” Prosperity now has its offices, showroom and warehouse in a business park in Middletown (eastern Louisville).

Lou is active in various promotional products industry groups. “Membership in trade organizations keeps us abreast of trends in order that we can stay on the cutting edge. That’s important with some 4,000 suppliers and more than 700,000 products in this industry.”

 Lou and his wife, Betty, have two grown children, John and Kim. Their two grandchildren, Connor and Kelsey, love granddaddy’s stories, and they think he is a bear.

Email: LouByron@ProsperityPromo.com

Anne Young
Chief Operating Officer

Anne Young has been in the promotional products industry for 15 years and is a member of and volunteers for TSPPA (Tri-State Promotional Professionals Association, an industry group). She is a strong believer in professionalism with a personal touch. “There is no such thing as a good company,” she maintains. “There are only good people. The foundation of our success is our employees.” 

Anne is a graduate of Louisville’s Assumption High School and has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Louisville, where she was in the Sigma Kappa sorority.

 Anne has three grown children, “and one grandchild with another on the way!” She has a farm “where I like to go on the weekends to enjoy nature, hike, garden, and spend time with my family.”

Email: AnneYoung@ProsperityPromo.com

John Byron
Regional Sales Representative

John has been in the promotions industry for more than 20 years, specializing in sporting event promotions. Some of these include:  the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Festival, Super Bowl, and the Breeders’ Cup. His accounts include:  General Electric, Anthem, Senior Care and Ford. 

 John's passion for this industry is evident as he currently serves as president of TSPPA, the Tri-State Promotional Professionals Association (Ohio-Indiana-Kentucky), a regional affiliate of the Promotional Products Association International.  “Our area group was established to provide a cordial meeting ground for those engaged in the promotional products field,” explains John. “With educational seminars and networking events throughout the year, we try to maintain a balance in our membership between distributors and suppliers.” 

A Louisville native and graduate of Trinity High School, John attended the University of Louisville and avidly supports, and makes every attempt to attend, all Cardinals football and basketball home games. John, 44, also enjoys playing poker in his spare time.

Email: JohnByron@ProsperityPromo.com 

Bill D'Antoni 
National Sales Representative

Bill is the newest sales rep for Prosperity Promotions. He has taken over those accounts that Louis Tarbis was servicing before he left for a career in another industry. With his many years of experience, Bill can provide his customers unique promotional ideas or find a specific product to meet their needs. 

"I’ve been in the promotional products and wearable business since 1997 and was in business for myself for the past 11 years." However, when Prosperity owner, Lou Byron, approached him with the invitation to join his firm, "I jumped at the chance. If you've ever met Lou you'd understand why."

"I look forward to giving our customers fresh ideas for marketing their businesses and to increasing our clients’ brand awareness."

Email: BillD@ProsperityPromo.com

Patrick Young
 National Sales Representative

Patrick came to Prosperity in 2008 after spending time in sales in both the electric motor and mortgage industries. This has given him a chance to deal with a wide range of customers with diverse needs. 

The Louisville native attended St. Xavier High School and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Murray State University.

He especially enjoys the constant variety of opportunities and challenges that arise in the promotions business. “Here at Prosperity, I am learning from pros with decades of experience in the promotional products industry,” says Patrick. “I firmly believe we offer our customers personal service at highly competitive prices.”

Outside of work, Patrick says, “I love the outdoors.”

Email: PatrickYoung@ProsperityPromo.com

Dawn Rountree
 LCVB Program Coordinator

Dawn joined Prosperity Promotions in October, 2011, as program coordinator for the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau licensed product program. Originally from North Providence, Rhode Island, she came to Louisville in 1986 as a staff member of the company that initiated the licensing program for Kentucky Derby branded products.

"I worked for 26 years in sports licensing and merchandising as a program coordinator, office manager, and special event coordinator," notes Dawn. "I also have worked on the Super Bowl, Breeders' Cup and Triple Crown races among other endeavors."

Dawn has two active volunteer positions. "I have been the communications chairperson for my neighborhood homeowners' association since 2000," explains Dawn. "Also, I volunteer weekly at a senior citizens' activity center."

Dawn is married and has two stepdaughters. The family has three dogs and a cat.

Email: Dawn@ProsperityPromo.com

Diana Sanders
 Special Programs Administrator

Diana joined Prosperity Promotions in November, 2010, as our special programs administrator. She has been in the promotional products industry since 1993.

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, she prefers to be addressed with three syllables: "My name is Diana. My mother always said that anyone who called me 'Diane' was just lazy!"

Email: DianaSanders@ProsperityPromo.com

Michele Poythress
 Shipping/Receiving Coordinator

Michele joined Prosperity Promotions in August, 2011, as our shipping and receiving coordinator.

Michele is a native Louisvillian. She is a graduate of University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is a loyal Cardinals fan who says, "I never leave a game until the clock reads all zeros, no matter the score."

Her hobbies include bowling, gardening and cooking. Michele lives in Oldham County with her husband, John, and two children.