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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Derek Block

CEO, Board of Directors

What is your official and unofficial title?

Company Ambassador

What was your first job?

Sawing Concrete.... I figured out what I didn't want to do for the rest of my life.

Where are you from?

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Where were you educated?

Miami University

What is the best part of your job at Touchstone?

Seeing other people succeed.

What are you doing for lunch today?

Going for a run & eating a banana

Where has Touchstone taken you?

Wow... way more places than I ever imagined. Bali, Indonesia; Hong Kong; Shanghai, China (and parts of China I want to forget); London, England; Amsterdam; Sienna, Italy; Jakarta, Indonesia; Seoul, So. Korea; and places I'm probably forgetting.

What was the last piece of music you listened to?

Piece... that makes it sound like it should be classical. Creed (on my run)...they seem angry and it makes me think about that more than running.

What was the last book you've read?

Seriously?

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

Heaven

What has had the biggest impact on your career?

The understanding that hard work beats talent that doesn't work hard.

What is your motto?

Sense of Urgency!

What is in your bag / purse?

Too much stuff...you take this backpack to China!

Greatest achievements?

Haven't achieved it yet.

Favorite brands?

I'm into Report Collection, True Religion (jeans only), Puma shoes... right now.

What's your family like?

Family time :)

 

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