New York, NY—Gary Fong, Inc., developer and manufacturer of photography equipment, promoted Alison Hickman to vice president, Sales and Marketing. Also promoted was Robbie Gantt, to the position of Customer Relations manager.
Since joining the company in February 2010 as the manager of International Sales, Hickman has played an integral role in growing the company’s product line to include gadgets and equipment that help photographers expand their abilities. Hickman has also overseen the company’s relationships with distributors and retailers globally, creating new channels for Gary Fong’s lineup. Hickman was previously a district sales representative for Canon.
“Since Alison joined our team, we have recorded tremendous growth in sales, marketing activity and overall awareness of the Gary Fong brand and its award-winning line of photography products,” said Gary Fong, internationally renowned photographer and CEO of Gary Fong, Inc. “The new opportunities Alison has created in the short time she’s been with us demonstrate her intrinsic understanding of the photo industry, as well as a professionalism that is critical to maintaining and creating relationships with distributors and retailers.”
Robbie Gantt joined Gary Fong, Inc., in May 2008 and has been closely involved with numerous aspects of its expansion. His first position focused on technical support for customers as a Product Development and Loss Prevention Specialist, helping to protect intellectual property. Gantt also improved overall brand image and external marketing efforts through a more commercially attractive product page. As a professional wedding photographer, he helped develop prototypes before their formal release to the public, and provided feedback collected from his own experience as well as that of fellow photographers. garyfonginc.com
