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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Andrew Backen

Sr. Vice President of Sales


 

What is your official and unofficial title?

Sales Encouragement

What is the best part of your job at Touchstone?

Closing the deal.

Where has Touchstone taken you?

From one side of Industrial Row Dr. to the other side of Industrial Row Dr.

What was your first job?

Professional Hockey Player

Where are you from?

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Where were you educated?

Miami University

What are you doing for lunch today?

Smoothie King

What was the last piece of music you listened to?

Motley Crue

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

Bell Center

What is your motto?

Hard but fair.

What's your favorite t-shirt?

Anything with The Habs logo

What are your hobbies and interests?

Hockey

Favorite brands?

Montreal Canadiens

Favorite teams?

Montreal Canadiens

 

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