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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Steve Paradiso

Chief Operating Officer

 

What is your official and unofficial title?

COO...the grey hair in the room

What was your first job?

Room Captain in a mafia-owned nightclub

What is the best part of your job at Touchstone?

Corny...but the people

Who are your heroes?

James Garfield, Abe Lincoln and Winston Churchill

Where are you from?

Boston, Massachusetts

Where were you educated?

The UMass

What are you doing for lunch today?

Korean, Mul Naengmyon

Where has Touchstone taken you?

Beautiful scenic Ohio

What was the last piece of music you listened to?

Alpha Blondy: Africa Yaco

What was the last book you've read?

Destiny of the Republic

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

Anywhere warm

What has had the most impact on your career?

Michael Lewis (not the author)

What is your motto?

No play for Mister Grey.

What's your favorite t-shirt?

Bob Marley tour tee

What are your hobbies and interests?

My family, golf, and skiing

What is in your bag / purse?

Too many credit cards

Greatest achievements?

My three wonderful children and being able to convince Beth to marry me

Favorite brands?

Ferragamo, Ted Baker, AG, and Titleist

Favorite teams?

Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, Celtics, and Chelsea (The Blues)

What's your family like?

All girls, all the time

 

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