GMi Companies
Andrew Blair is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales management, business development, and art education. Currently serving as Sales Manager at GMi Companies since August 2022, Andrew has previously held roles, including Business Development Manager and National Sales Manager at Tablet and Ticket, where a strong track record of managing projects and maintaining client relationships was established. Andrew has coordinated numerous projects with budgets exceeding $680,000, demonstrating expertise in contract negotiations and team management. In addition to industry experience, Andrew contributes to academic communities as an Adjunct Professor at Waubonsee Community College and has held faculty positions at various educational institutions, focusing on landscape painting and printmaking. Andrew's educational background includes an M.F.A in Studio Fine Arts from American University and a B.A. in Fine Arts Studio from Anderson University.
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GMi Companies
GMi Companies, a family owned manufacturer, began operations in 1976 as Ghent Manufacturing, Inc. Since our founding, we have grown to be a leader in the manufacturing and marketing of visual communication products while also expanding into additional product categories through acquisitions. Ghent, the flagship brand that is traditional visual communication products acquired Waddell display solutions in 1986, and in 2006, VividBoard custom whiteboards, mainly for use in healthcare, was added. Each brand is unique, but all share the same core values that have consistently led the company through the decades. We are proud to be made in the USA, providing distinctive products and experiences resulting in a feeling of “That’s exactly what I wanted!” At GMi, we want to be known for our service to our customers, our employees, and our community. In order to accomplish these goals, we adhere to our core values: -Do the right thing -Drive & embrace change -Be caring & compassionate -Engage in open communication -Preserve the environment -Promote teamwork