Built on a strong foundation of determination and passion for customer service, we are one of the fastest growing and most forward-thinking companies in the branded promotional products industry.

CEO and President, Derek Block embodies these characteristics to inspire the staff and excite customers. He knows that providing any service to a diverse global economy cannot be done alone, which is why he has assembled a team of the industry’s strongest leaders. The Touchstone Executives have proven themselves capable to assume industry front lines. Leading leaders has meant allowing room for the Production Team, Client Services, Creative Team, Interactive Team and Account Managers to work their execution magic, meeting client needs and reaching and exceeding company goals.

We pride ourselves on our agility and the ability to provide cutting-edge technology, warehousing, decorating, customer support, offshore sourcing, custom product design/development, graphic design and a photo studio. Our staff is passionate about being trend-aware, industry-savvy, and leaders in their fields. We continually invest in resources that enable us to better serve our clients.

Our goal is not to become the biggest in the industry, but to continue to grow by collaborating with clients that have an interest in extending their brands beyond protocol and delivering dimensional brand experiences.

 

“We are constantly looking outward into the consumer world for inspiration. It drives our value to clients.”

-Derek Block, CEO

 

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Chris Berger

Sr. Vice President Strategic Development

 

What is the best part of your job at Touchstone?

Coffee from the Keurig

What was your first job?

Mowing grass when I was 13

Who are your heroes?

Marcus Luttrell, Vince Lombardi

Where are you from?

Born in Poughkeepsie, Hail from Warren County

Where were you educated?

Moeller High School, Ohio University, Case Western Reserve University

Where are you doing for lunch today?

Eating at my desk

Where has Touchstone taken you?

Happy hour

What was the last piece of music you listened to?

Eric Church

What was the last book you've read?

The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle

Where would you teleport to right now, if you could?

Off the grid, preferably Alaska or Montana

What has had the most impact on your career?

Self motivation, sense of urgency, willing to do what others will not

What is your motto?

You can sleep when you are dead!

What's your favorite t-shirt?

Athletic Blue Heathered Fine Jersey

What are your hobbies and interests?

Family, Triathlons, Hunting, Gourmet Cooking, Drinking IPAs

What is in your bag / purse?

Shotgun shells, Clif Bars, Lease, Handwarmers, Duck Calls

Greatest achievements?

Raising four spectacular kids (who thankfully take after their mother), two hunting dogs, unbelievably supportive wife, completing an Ironman

Favorite brands?

Apple, Browning, Bennelli, Ford, Hoyt, Mizuno, IronMan, Jos A Bank, DogFish Head

Favorite teams?

Moeller Crusaders, Notre Dame Fightin' Irish, Army Black Knights, Cincinnati Reds

What's your family like?

Kick ass
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