OUR TEAM
Bob Nuzie
CEO
Bob possesses an illustrious business background, having held pivotal roles at Canon USA and Sanyo and as a corporate officer with Soundesign (SDI Technologies/iHome). Bob's entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen led him to co-found The Perennial Group. Bob's strengths include his ability to craft and execute highly effective go-to-market strategies for both start-up companies and established brands seeking growth. His understanding of ever-changing market dynamics, identifies opportunities, propels growth, drives success and achieves remarkable results.
Mike May
Chief Sales Officer
Mike’s skills in driving brand success and maximizing market presence have been the hallmark of his career selling and marketing consumer products. His background includes brand management at Tactica International, a prominent player in the As Seen On TV industry as well as VP of Sales at Q Marketing Group. Mike's expertise in the direct response and mail order catalog businesses extends beyond traditional sales and account management. As one of the co-founders of The Perennial Group, Mike has been instrumental in shaping the organization's trajectory and driving its success.
Curt Vasterling
Vice President National Accounts
Curt’s career in consumer goods includes extensive expertise in management, marketing and sales on global platforms. As the Senior Director of Global Sourcing for Radio Shack, he shaped the company's sourcing strategies on an international scale. As the Senior Sales Director of Hannspree and VP of Merchandizing for DreamGear, he spearheaded marketing, packaging, and sales strategies, while overseeing national sales teams. His extensive industry network is a key asset to The Perennial Group.
Dawn Giles
National Accounts Manager
Dawn boasts over 25 years of solid experience in office/administrative management, coupled with 14 years of hands-on expertise in electronic teleshopping retailing. Her extensive time in these fields has not only honed her skills but also cultivated a vast network of valuable connections and relationships within the industry. With a keen insight into the nuances of television electronic retailing, Dawn is adept at navigating the complexities of this dynamic sector. She excels in streamlining processes and driving initiatives that are vital for the growth and success of vendors' businesses.
Ross Sortino
Canada Sales
Ross is a highly motivated and dynamic entrepreneur with a strong passion for creating and growing products and brands while achieving exceptional sales results. With over 17 years of extensive experience in the North American retail market, Ross has gained valuable insights from various roles, including both buying and selling within recognized organizations. Whether it's sourcing, sales, product development, account management, packaging design, or marketing strategies, Ross possesses a wealth of resources to not only meet but surpass customer expectations, ensuring desired outcomes are achieved.
Greg Winter
Canada Sales
With a track record of 22 years in executive management, sales, and distribution within North America, Greg brings brand building and category development expertise to the table. He has previously held significant roles such as National Accounts Manager for a multi-divisional international manufacturing company and Manager of Retail Purchasing for Hartco – CompuSmart. At the Perennial Group, Greg harnesses his extensive industry knowledge to focus on corporate profitability and growth targets. He achieves this by proactively expanding existing sales channels and concurrently exploring new avenues of potential business.