Leadership
Caren Schweitzer, President & Founder
What I love most about the culture we’ve created at Creative Resources is that we’re not order takers; we are a true collaborative partners. I wholeheartedly believe in the turnkey process that we have built.
Creative Resources is all about reducing redundant layers in the supply chain, which is exactly how we’ve established a proven track record of cost savings and innovation. We truly help our clients set themselves apart with quality, while protecting their brand. Outside of work, you’re likely to find me entertaining family and friends, absorbed in a good book or traveling the world.
Mark Waldorf, VP and Partner
Hi, I’m Mark Waldorf. With nearly two decades of experience under my belt, you could say I’ve been a promotions guy for a few “dog years” now. What I love most about my work is the opportunity to be creative and develop winning solutions for our customers day after day. I’m lucky enough to wear several hats at Creative Resources – Partner, Sales Director, Errand Guy. However, my focus is to lead and develop our talented sales team and foster our company’s relationships with our amazing local, national and global customers. We are thrilled that our customers continue to seek us out and are eager to do business with us. We must be doing something right!
Leadership
MEET CAREN AND MARK
Caren Schweitzer, President & Founder
What I love most about the culture we’ve created at Creative Resources is that we’re not order takers; we are a true collaborative partners. I wholeheartedly believe in the turnkey process that we have built.
Creative Resources is all about reducing redundant layers in the supply chain, which is exactly how we’ve established a proven track record of cost savings and innovation. We truly help our clients set themselves apart with quality, while protecting their brand. Outside of work, you’re likely to find me entertaining family and friends, absorbed in a good book or traveling the world.
Mark Waldorf, VP and Partner
Hi, I’m Mark Waldorf. With nearly two decades of experience under my belt, you could say I’ve been a promotions guy for a few “dog years” now. What I love most about my work is the opportunity to be creative and develop winning solutions for our customers day after day.
I’m lucky enough to wear several hats at Creative Resources – Partner, Sales Director, Errand Guy. However, my focus is to lead and develop our talented sales team and foster our company’s relationships with our amazing local, national and global customers. We are thrilled that our customers continue to seek us out and are eager to do business with us. We must be doing something right!
Our Team
We're not all fun and games...
...but we are a little bit fun and games...
The ones who keep things running
Char McNeely
Char is an Account Manager, whose favorite quote is, "The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” She is happiest outdoors on a beautiful day, with her dog and her family.
Nicole Newlin
Nicole our Lead Account Manager, whose favorite cause is recovery programs. She can tie a cherry stem in a knot with her tongue. She may or may not be a secret FBI profiler. Shhh.
Stephanie Beyer
Stephanie is a beach-loving Account Manager with an affinity for sea turtles, and a passion for the Wounded Warrior Project. When she’s not rocking orders, you’ll find her enjoying one of our 10,000 lakes!
They know what it is, where it is, and where it's going
Liz Martin-Smiley
Liz is our Ecommerce Systems Associate and Inventory Manager, and Operations Employee of the Year for 2023. She enjoys running, bowling, and singing. You may call her Lizard, but you may not hand her a Lizard.
Cheryl Pocklington
Cheryl is the E-Commerce Coordinator, managing online orders and customer service.
Melanie Starin
Melanie is a motorcyle riding, bonfire loving E-Commerce Coordinator with a love for dogs. She is passionate about supporting the MS Society and avoiding skunks.
Ryan Helm
Ryan (aka "Bugs") is our outdoorsy, sports-loving On Demand Product & Ecommerce Specialist. He's passionate about Breast Cancer Awareness, and he can do a convincing impression of Elmo...but he'd rather not.
Keith
Keith is a geeky artist and writer working on a novel series and its graphic novel adaptation. And also has a passion for *Bears (a subsect of the gay community) which he does artwork inspired by, and supports himself with warehouse work until he can pursue art full-time.
The ones who keep track of it all
Kristin
Kristin is your go to for all things “show me the money.” She is a passionate hockey and dance mom to four amazing kiddos and a Chicago loving sports fan for her husband! Her favorite things are family, food, and the beach!
Kristina
Kristina is an experienced Sr. Sales Executive who manages the amazing sales team. She loves the outdoors can be found most evenings exploring a new outdoor area with her pups. Kristina is a sucker for a good podcast. She is Italian and if you use the wrong kind of Parmesan she will roast you.
They source. They strategize. They are your sales team.
Bridget Resig
Bridget is a Senior account Manager, and has a special gift for finding the slowest line at the grocery store. If she starts singing, that's your cue that the party is over.
Matt Maland
Matt is a Senior Project Manager who spends his free time exploring all the music, food, sports, and culture the Twin Cities has to offer. He loves working with a great group of diverse clients all over the country.
Amanda Thompson
Amanda is Creative Resources' Salesperson of the Year for 2023! She loves to travel and do yoga. She loves the unique challenges here, and she has a secret talent, but...it's a secret.
Jenny Perez
An experienced Sr. Sales Executive with almost 10 yrs in the industry. A typical loud Italian who love's to cook big meals for friends and family. Lives on 9 acres in the Texas countryside and is either on the back porch watching the sunset or snuggled up with a good book and a cup of coffee.
Elizabeth Meehan
A Colorado transplant from the East Coast. You can usually find her either hiking in the Colorado wilderness, embroidering on the couch with a kitty on her lap or reading in the backyard with some coffee.
Sherri Arvin
Sherri is based in Dallas. When not working, she enjoys reading, travel, and gardening. We won’t discuss which is more overstuffed –- her suitcase or her bookshelf.
Bringing your ideas to life...
Danny Dean
Our web store, ecommerce guru.