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"Ours
is a family-run firm with a simple goal: To determine exactly what our
customers want, and then work to meet or exceed their expectations. We are
large enough to handle the big orders, yet small enough to give personal service on a small order. We
want our clients to have Prosperity in their future.”
— Lou Byron,
founder
Call now at (502) 245-2309
§ Or fax to (502) 245-3438
§ Email:
info@prosperitypromo.com
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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).
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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