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<\/p>\nMany of you ask about who it is that does this or that here at Home Office.<\/p>\n
There are a lot of talented individuals that help support the Advisors, and ultimately bring you the top notch scrapbooking supplies you use.<\/p>\n
Beginning today, and then each Monday going forward- we will introduce you to one of our employees who help make this CM world go round!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
First up-Mark Lerud.<\/p>\n
Our fearless leader.<\/p>\n
Extra-ordinarily smart and extra kind.<\/p>\n
Mark is the President of Creative Memories Group.<\/p>\n
Mark shares, “I love that I get involved in all aspects of the company from working with the other leaders to set and implement long-term sales and growth strategies, to the daily execution of making product and fulfilling orders in Operations when we get extremely busy like last week!\u00a0It is so rewarding to be working with such a great team at the home office and with our fantastic Advisors in the field!\u00a0 It makes it easy to come to work every day.”<\/p>\n
Outside of work, Mark’s top priority is his wonderful family! \u00a0His family consists of his wife LuAnn, and daughters Claire and Tia.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Thanks Mark for leading the pack!<\/p>\n
Check back with us next week to meet Shari Rieland!<\/p>\n
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