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ANGELA SCHMOOK
Vice President of Operations
& Marketing, Road Runners
Tell us about yourself.
I am the vice president of
operations and marketing for Road
Runners, as well as the founder of
Reps Are Local Too Movement.
What professional accomplishments are you most
proud of?
One of my proudest accomplishments is contributing
to the growth of Road Runners. When I started with this
organization, there were only a few reps in the Southeast.
This year, we celebrate our 25th anniversary with over 40
reps nationwide. Additionally, I'm incredibly passionate
about the recent founding of the Reps Are Local Too
Movement, highlighting local independent reps' vital role in
supporting small businesses and fostering local economies.
If you had to choose your most significant personal
accomplishment, what would it be?
My greatest personal accomplishment is achieving a
healthy life balance rooted in self-love, including losing
nearly 100 pounds. Prioritizing time to recharge and care
for myself has transformed my well-being and made me
more present and effective in all areas of life. This journey
inspires my best self to support the people in my life better.
I wish I had learned this earlier in my career.
a favorite rep. Daniel Richards has been home for me the
past 13 years, allowing me to make such great friends within
my company, with my stores and the vendors.
If you had to choose your greatest personal
accomplishment, what would it be?
I have been able to raise three great humans while
doing a job I love. Having a husband for 31 years makes
me proud and has also been a great adventure. My biggest
physical accomplishment was climbing Mount Kenya with a
70-pound backpack. It forever changed me.
DELANEY & DILLON
WOMACK
Co-Founders, Specialty
Wholesale Talent Association
(SWTA)
Tell us about yourself.
Delaney (Vice President
of NEST): I grew up in the
halls of the Denver Mart (back
when it was still a thing) and
had my first job with NEST
(formerly New Era Sales Inc.)
all throughout high school.
I originally had ambitions to
be a veterinarian and went to
Colorado State University and
graduated with a degree in
CHRISTINA HALL
Sales Representative,
Daniel Richards
Tell us about yourself.
I am a native Floridian,
living in Orlando with my
husband Scott and our golden
retriever. We have three grown
children who make my heart smile. If I am not working
(truthfully I am always working), you'll find me traveling,
at my local yoga studio, playing tennis or with family.
Prior to becoming a sales rep, I was a first grade teacher.
Teachers make great reps!
What professional accomplishments are you most
proud of?
I love this industry and treat my job as my own business.
I have consistently been a top producer at Daniel
Richards since I started 13 years ago. I embraced an
underperforming territory and made it exciting.
I get so much joy when my stores notice how hard I
work, how much I care, my quick response or say that I am
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zoology. Throughout college, I started my career in retail
working for a customer of NEST's in Fort Collins, Colorado,
right in the heart of downtown. My love for the industry
grew while in this role. After I graduated college, I worked
for NEST in an administrative role while I was attempting
to seek out internship opportunities to further pursue
my vet dreams. Fast forward a year since I graduated,
and COVID happened. Due to the pandemic, I became
more integrated within NEST and helped spearhead our
social media presence and helped create consistent
engagement between the sales reps and the retailers
during this strange time.
Dillon (Business Systems Analyst at Wondersign): I
also grew up in the halls of the Denver Mart and, once
out of high school, I worked for NEST, assisting with
back-office administration and supporting the sales
reps. While I had many ideas of what I wanted to be
" when I grew up " I never really knew what I wanted
to do. Brandwise, the leading technology provider in
the gift vertical of the industry enabling order capture,
was located in Lakewood, Colorado, and was in the
process of growing their new tools and in need of some
help hotspotting their digital catalogs. I started working
at Brandwise a few days a week to help out with the
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Winter 2025
TOC 1
TOC 2
Contributors
From the Editor
Trend Report
Editor's Picks
Showcases
Museums & More
Wine & Dine
Retailer Profile: Emerald Forest Gifts
Beyond the Cuddle
Leading with Heart
Home for the Holidays
2025 State of the Industry
New to Market
Spotlight Awards Class of 2025
Event Calendar
Industry & Trade Show News
Ad Index
Meet the Maker: WerkShoppe
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Winter 2025 - From the Editor
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Winter 2025 - Trend Report
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Winter 2025 - Retailer Profile: Emerald Forest Gifts
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Winter 2025 - Beyond the Cuddle
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Winter 2025 - 2025 State of the Industry
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Winter 2025 - New to Market
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Winter 2025 - Ad Index
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Winter 2025 - Meet the Maker: WerkShoppe
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