Name: David Lever, CAS

Title: Director, Sales

Company: Otto International, Inc.

What is your title/role within your company? 

• Director, Sales, to drive our GTM strategy and assist in achieving our sales plan and goals

What do you like best about your company?

• OTTO is a family, driven by great customer service and while bring ”Retail Quality Hats at a Promotional Price” to the Promotional Products industry.

 How were you introduced to the promotional products industry?

• I was introduced to the Promotional Products Industry by Frank Krasovec (Norwood, Founder/CEO). He introduced me to Glen and Laura Holt (Holt Marketing/Geiger) who became my mentors. I spent a week with them in AZ before I opened a Distributorship in Vail, CO. They showed me the ropes on how to achieve at the highest level through superior customer service and a foundation rooted in solid relationships. After four years as a Distributor I work as an Executive with Retail Brands in North America. Coming full circle I returned to the Promotional Products Industry 4 years ago on the supplier side.

 If you had to pick one, what is your favorite promotional product?

• OTTO Comfy Fit hat collection in particular style # 83-1299. A flexible hat with a closure that’s “No Pressure” and the fit is amazing.

Tell us something about you that most people may not know.

• I was born in Wiesbaden, Germany.