Mar 21, 2016

Gift for Life welcomes new board members

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole national charitable organization, has announced the addition of two new board members to its roster, bringing its leadership roster to nearly 30 members.  New members are Kim Wahlberg of the Kimberly Wahlberg Company and Caitlin Kelly of Whereoware.

“These new members bring strong gift and home industry knowledge and experience to our board, ” said Frank Joens, chair of the Gift For Life Board. “We are honored to welcome them and to use their time and talents to further our overall mission.”

Kim Wahlberg, president of the Kimberly Wahlberg Company, brings more than 30 years gift and home industry experience to the board.  She opened her own Northeast-based sales agency in 2008, with a specialization in nationally-recognized companies in the gift and women’s segment of the industry.  Prior to working as a sales representative, she was a home/decorative goods buyer for G. Fox ~ Filene’s Department Store.

Caitlin Kelly, senior account manager of Whereoware, has nearly seven years experience with email marketing strategy and website production.  In her current role with Whereoware, she helps key accounts increase online revenue and optimizes the customer journey.  Kelly, who replaces Eric Dean, CEO of Whereoware, on the Board, will serve on Gift for Life’s Marketing & Communications Committee.