Congratulations to CaseStack employees David Cardadeiro and Dustin Long on their recent promotions.

Formerly the Director of Client Development and Transportation, David has been promoted to Senior Director of Client Development and Transportation. David joined CaseStack’s Santa Monica office in April of 2006 as a Client Development Manager and most recently has been driving company efforts in both transportation and client development as the Director of Client Development and Transportation. In his new role, David will lead his team in growing CaseStack’s popular consolidation programs, while striving for increased operational efficiencies and delivering best in market customer service.

Dustin joined CaseStack as an Account Representative in October of 2008 on Dave Rauen’s Fayetteville, Ark. team and was recently promoted to Senior Account Manager. Achieving a lot in just over a year, Dustin exceeded expectations and broke divisional sales records during his tenure. With his personal goals set high for 2010, Dustin is looking forward to another successful year.

CaseStack is always looking for driven, hardworking people. To learn more about career opportunities at CaseStack, visit www.casestack.com

Several CaseStack employees enjoyed live music, a silent auction, good food and a few drinks last Friday, January 15 at the American Heart Association’s annual fundraising event, Paint the Town Red, in Fayetteville, Ark. This is CaseStack’s first year to sponsor the event, which featured music by Boom Kinetic!, Northwest Arkansas's Best Local Band of 2009, and cuisine from local restaurants such as Ella’s, Café Rue Orleans, Bordino’s and Flying Burrito.

Luckily, CaseStack Marketing Associate Liz Abrams brought her camera along to capture the fun. Visit www.nwapaintthetownred.org for more information about this year’s event.

CaseStack CEO Dan Sanker and his wife Jane Sanker

Dave Rauen, inside sales manager; Jordan Korss, pricing manager; and Liz Abrams, marketing associate

Liz Abrams, marketing associate and Melissa Cope, administrative assistant

CaseStack announced today that they have expanded their Retailer Consolidation Program to Chicago, bringing the cost-saving logistics model to thousands of Midwestern manufacturers.

"CaseStack’s Chicago warehouse has operated successfully for years, but this program expansion to that location guarantees much lower pricing and much higher service levels for regional manufacturers," said CaseStack CEO and President Dan Sanker. "The key is collaboration – we work not only with suppliers, but also retailers like Walmart Stores, Inc. to streamline shipping and reduce supply chain waste." 

Check out the full news release at www.casestack.com.

Joining in the spirit of giving, last week CaseStack employees in both Santa Monica and Fayetteville offices participated in a pajama and book drive for the Pajama Program, a non-profit organization that matches donations to local charities across the globe. A total of 32 employees in both offices – 16 in Santa Monica and 16 in Fayetteville – donated 64 sets of children’s pajamas and 23 books – the most successful donation drive for CaseStack to date. Click here to learn more about the the Pajama Program.

Supporting the holiday adage that it is better to give than to receive, Angela Mayes, a senior warehouse account manager in Santa Monica said that she, “feel[s] overwhelmed with gratitude that I was able to share my love of books for those most deserving.” 

The pajamas and books collected in Santa Monica were donated by the Pajama Program to the Promises Foundation and benefited children living with their mothers at Miriam’s House, a sober living facility in California for women seeking treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. The Promises Foundation provides support for the residents of Miriam’s House and according to their website is, “committed to creating a safe environment for mothers and their children to grow and develop the tools they require to live meaningful and self-sufficient lives.” Click here to learn more about the the Promises Foundation and Miriam's House.

Donations made by the Fayetteville office benefited the Peace at Home Family Shelter, an organization that provides victims of domestic violence in Northwest Arkansas with financial, advocacy and support services. Click here to learn more about the Peace at Home Family Shelter.

Though this is the first year for the Fayetteville CaseStack office to participate in a holiday giving program, employees in Santa Monica have donated to local organizations like the Police Activities League (PAL), Edison Elementary School and the Boys and Girls Club.

With shrinking holiday giving budgets in mind, Melissa Cope, an administrative assistant in Fayetteville, was delighted with the level of employee participation. “I think it is amazing that so many employees donated pajamas since they are relatively expensive, especially during the holidays when money can be tight,” she said.

We invite both CaseStack employees and our friends to share your comments and reflections on participating in the pajama and book drive, or your favorite holiday giving moment in a reply to this post. We look forward to hearing from you.

  Posing with the Pajama Program donations, Santa Monica office team members Lorraine Perrit (accounts payable), Nancy Barba (benefits administrator), Bill Thomas (accounts receivable), Robin Kato (billing analysis), Angela Mayes (senior warehouse account manager) and Nehru Sheow (accounts payable) collected 34 sets of pajamas and 23 books.

Have a good time and help prevent heart disease? Yes, please.

We are proud to announce our sponsorship of Paint the Town Red, a local annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association to be held on January 15 at the Town Center in Fayetteville, AR.  The casual event will feature food, wine and beer, a silent auction and local music.

CaseStack joins several sponsors, including Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, General Mills, Johnson & Johnson and the Northwest Arkansas Young Professionals.

 We hope you will join us there! For more information visit www.nwapaintthetownred.org

 The CaseStack ad that will run in the Paint the Town Red event program.