Matt Browning is the co-owner of Surge Promotions.  As the lead Promotions Consultant he specializes in complete promotional programs such as trade show marketing, safety incentives, sales incentives, event planning and much more.  Matt has been in the decorated apparel and promotional products industry for nearly 5 years.  He is currently working on his CAS certification from PPAI, the only widely recognized certification in the industry.  He is also an Ambassador for the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

Matt is husband to Courtney Browning, clinical instructor in the Nursing Department at Eastern Kentucky University, and father to one beautiful daughter, Abigail.  Matt enjoys playing many sports such as softball, golf, basketball and soccer.

Devon Price is a co-owner of Surge Promotions.  In addition to serving as Operations and Finance Manager, Devon also serves as Art Director and produces, or is directly involved with, all aspects of artwork at Surge.  He has a B.A. in Art Education from Eastern Kentucky University and is a MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) an MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator).

Devon has served in many different positions in his 14 years in the decorated apparel industry.  These positions include Printer, Art Director, Office Manager and General Manager.   He has worked for small, medium and large companies, from a 2 man organizations to the 38th largest screen printing company in the U.S. (Impressions magazine, July 2005). This experience has contributed to his in-depth knowledge of the industry.

Devon has been married to his wife, Rita since 1992 and they have 2 beautiful children, Abigail and Alex.  He plays guitar in a Christian rock band and serves as a Deacon at First Baptist Church in Richmond, KY.

Katie loves the city of Richmond so much that she has never left–yup, that’s right, she’s a born-and-raised Richmondite!  She lives here with her high-school-sweetheart husband (everyone say, “aww”) and her two children.  She says that she’s most like Lucy from Peanuts, which must be true given that she picks on everyone in the office (in a loving way)!  Her life motto used to be, “there are 24 usable hours in every day,” but then she had children, and realized that this quote doesn’t work when you’re too tired to blink!  She serves as the Account Specialist for Surge Promotions (and keeps everyone sane).

Jennifer, realizing that Madison County is a sweet place to live, left Jackson County two years ago to come work at Surge as our Support Representative.  She’s the Tony Danza of every order…but she doesn’t look like him…at all.  She’s a music fanatic, and has a special place in her heart for Hanson (like the Mmmbop version, not their new, hip version).  She’s all about 90’s teen movies, which causes spontaneous outburst of “My Heart Will Go On.”  When asked about her life motto, she stated, “if you want something in life, reach out and grab it.”  Unless it’s hot coals.  That would just hurt.

Jered has just recently left his home of Blairsville, Pennsylvania to come work for us here at Surge as our Graphic Artist/Designer.  He uses sweet terminology, like “I dig that,” “dope,” and SicNasty.”  He’s almost too cool for us.  He has an awesome family, and secretly loves the movie, “John Tucker Must Die.”  Life motto: “Work hard.  Put others first.  Live for Christ.”

Clark is the goofball of the office, and that’s saying something!  Before coming to Surge to work as our Print Manager, he spent his working life as a taxidermist (for animals).  He’s been to 48 of our 50 states, and 5 different countries (he was born a ramblin’ man).  He likens his looks and personality to Shaggy off of Scooby Doo, and speaking of cartoons, he loves the Avatar series from Nickelodeon (it’s legit, for real).  He has two quotes for life…

1) “Love God before anything.  When you search for that treasure you will find that life has many more smiles in it than you thought.”

and…

2) “When riding a motorcycle, do not try and ski on your bare knees on the rumble strips.  I’ve tried.  You can mark it off your bucket list.”

Katie Gandolfo is our newest addition to the Surge staff.  More juicy details will be available soon!