The lineup is full of talent.
What started as a family business has grown substantially over the past thirty years. Today we have incentive marketing pros headlining our All Star team. Below we highlight our Senior Management.
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Ed first became aware of the emerging premium industry in the 1960s, while working for the newly formed plastics division of Standard Oil. With a background in engineering and marketing, he was able to fully grasp both the design elements and incentive marketing potential that existed in this new "miracle material." Dunkin' Donuts became one of Ed's first customers, using plastic jugs and coolers in consumer premium programs. In 1970, Standard Oil decided to relocate their Boston office to Chicago and Ed was forced to decide between either moving with the company or finding another job. By this time Ed and his wife, Ann, had three young boys. They chose not to move and, instead, Ed decided to fulfill his lifelong dream of starting his own business. He leased and renovated an old trolley station as the first location for his premium rep company, All Star Premium Products. By 1980, All Star had outgrown the trolley station and Ed decided to purchase, renovate, and expand the building across the street. Over the years, All Star continued to add services and employees, including Ed and Ann's three sons: Gary, Brian, and Ed Junior. Ed continues to serve as the CEO of the company, now housed in a custom-built office, warehouse, and fulfillment facility completed in 1998. He is active in all areas of the business and his direction and insight help keep the company grounded as All Star continues to grow. Besides running All Star, Ed Sr. enjoys a good cigar, traveling with his wife, golfing, and spending time with his seven grandchildren. |
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Brian is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts School of Business, where he majored in marketing. In 2001, after working as an Account Manager for 13 years, Brian was named President, succeeding his father Ed Galonek Sr. Under Brian's leadership, All Star has developed an ever expanding suite of online incentive solutions. These web-based platforms have been widely adopted by existing and new clients and have proven instrumental in growing All Star's business. Other accomplishments as president include developing an active value added reseller network to drive incremental business and establishing All Star as a superior supplier within specific vertical industries. Brian is also an active member of the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) and has served as the President of the Online Incentive Council (OIC). Brian enjoys spending his free time with his wife Amy and their young sons, Cameron and Noah. In his spare time Brian serves as the Chairman of a Jimmy Fund committee that raises money to support the fight against cancer in children. He also enjoys astronomy, physics, politics, music, and golf. |
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Gary is a cum laude graduate from the University of Massachusetts School of Business. After four years with NCR Corporation as an Account Manager in their Retail Food & Drug Division, Gary joined All Star in 1990. He has managed many high-profile accounts while at All Star, including Dunkin' Donuts, Allied-Signal, and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Past achievements include IMRA's Gold Key award for an Autolite dealer promotion and an AIM, Outstanding Promotion award, for Dunkin' Donuts. A member of the Screen Actors Guild since 1989, Gary enjoys acting when not selling incentive programs. He also enjoys a busy life with wife Beckie and three daughters. |
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After graduating from
the University of Rhode Island, Ed Jr. joined All Star
in 1992 as an Account Manager. During his tenure he
has managed high-profile accounts including Duracell,
Gillette, Polaroid, and Nantucket Nectars. Past achievements
include winning a 1997 IMRA Gold Key award for a Duracell
NCAA Final Four Consumer promotion. Ed Jr. enjoys spending
his free time with his wife and two girls Brooke and
Kyra. |
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Ann Galonek has been working alongside her husband, Ed Sr., since he began All Star in 1973. Some of Ann's first duties included answering the telephone and performing secretarial tasks. As All Star grew, so did her responsibilities. Ann has been Office Manager, Payroll Manager, and responsible for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. At present, she is Chief Financial Officer of All Star and works with the other financial employees at the company. In addition to Ann's involvement with All Star, her many interests include spending time with her family on Cape Cod, golfing, knitting, reading, and traveling. Her number one interest is her seven grandchildren. |
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Mike uses his 25 plus years of incentive industry experience to manage the day-to-day operations of All Star’s Corporate Identity division, dealing entirely with logo-decorated product. |
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Jeff Becotte joined All Star in 2006 to lead Loyalty Program Operations in Atlantic City, New Jersey, for the company’s PlayerRewards™ division serving the gaming industry. Jeff oversees the rewards programs at Resorts International in Atlantic City. Jeff is also responsible for heading up All Star’s sales efforts in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York markets, and assists with all facets of PlayerRewards™ operations. Prior to joining All Star, Jeff was employed in a number of roles within the Retail and IT departments at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Jeff resides in Atlantic City and enjoys hitting the beach and keeping up on the latest entertainment trends. |
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Heidi Chatfield is a graduate of La Salle University in Philadelphia where she majored in Marketing. With over a decade of marketing expertise specializing in both end user and reseller channel marketing Heidi joined the All Star team, in 2002, to increase the awareness of and preference for All Star and its branded suite of incentive solutions. Committed to the organizations growth and strengthening the company’s leadership position, in 2008 Heidi was promoted to Manager of Operations and Business Strategies. Focused on developing a consistent and universal branded strategy built upon service excellence, Heidi explores business opportunities to optimize productivity and establishes standards for employee development in order to create a positive and rewarding environment where people want to come and work. Passionate about the pursuit of customer relationship management, Heidi also remains engaged with clients’ business strategies to ensure successful implementation of incentive programs that compliment clients’ corporate goals. Heidi is an active member of the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) serving previously as co-president of the Online Incentive Council (OIC) and currently as a member of the IMA Technology Task Force. Outside of work, Heidi enjoys horseback riding, camping, and fishing with her husband Russell. |
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Debi came to All Star in 1988 with a rich background in customer service. She began her All Star career as a Program Manager and was promoted to Senior Program Manager. In this position, she handled some of All Star's most important customers. In 2000, Debi was promoted once again. She currently holds the position of Purchasing Manager. When not at work, Debi enjoys spending time on her boat in Watch Hill, RI with family and friends. Debi and her husband Mike have two sons. |
Sharon has been overseeing All Star's accounting since 1993. She attained her degree from Nichols College and is a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Sharon also has taken graduate courses at both Western New England School of Law and Nichols College. She brings with her years of public accounting experience and has been working exclusively for All Star since 1999. Sharon is the proud mother of two young sons, Alexander and Cameron. She enjoys spending her free time vacationing with her husband and children in both Florida and Cape Cod. |
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Helen joined All Star in April 1991 as a Customer Service Representative. She spent several years managing some of All Star's highest profile accounts. In 1996, Helen was promoted to Office Manager where she oversaw all Program Managers and Customer Service Personnel. Helen's technical and software expertise helped her to transition into her current position of Operations Manager. In this capacity, her primary role is to provide software training, technical support, and strategic vendor management to telecommunication companies and computer consultants. Working with internal and external teams, Helen writes and generates customized customer reports and database programs. She came to All Star with a background in marketing and public relations. Helen is a member of the Special Olympics Massachusetts Softball Management Committee. In her spare time, she coaches individuals with disabilities in basketballand softball. |
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For close to a decade Geri has demonstrated commitment to the All Star vision and team. Her career began in the warehouse with order processing of UPC redemptions. Shortly thereafter Geri transitioned into the role of Office Receptionist. Eager to work with clients, Geri took advantage of an Account Manager position. In 2003, Geri was promoted to Senior Program Manager. In this role Geri maintains account management of some of All Star's highest profile accounts while overseeing all Program Managers and Customer Service Personnel. Her management focus is to build an environment that encourages teamwork, acknowledgement and respect in order to increase productivity and a positive attitude. Geri is happily married with two teenage daughters, and enjoys camping with family and friends. |
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Tara has extensive professional experience in public relations. Prior to joining All Star in 2004, Tara was the Eastern New England McDonald’s account director at Bishoff Communications LLC, a public relations agency in Boston, MA. She was responsible for account and client management, crisis communications, event planning, media relations, annual plan and budget development, and new business development. At All Star, Tara helps develop and manage All Star’s network of Value Added Representatives. Tara enjoys spending time with her husband Josh, sports (especially catching a game at Fenway), running, skiing, and traveling. |
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Rachel is a graduate of Becker College, She joined All Star in 2004 as a program manager handling customer service calls from participants, processing orders and reports. In 2005 Rachel was promoted to Account Manager where she assists sales staff with key accounts and manages several smaller accounts. Rachel enjoys gardening and spending time with her children. |
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Jeff joined the All Star team in 1995 as a highly motivated, self-taught computer whiz. His initial responsibility was to help transition the company into the advancing online arena. He designed and managed the company's first website and set up All Star's first e-mail applications. Over the years, Jeff has completed course work that has expanded his abilities to manage All Star's rapidly expanding IT needs. In addition to managing All Star's network and working with ASPs, Jeff oversees all digital graphics and website development. |
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Allison joined All Star in 2001. She brings with her over four years of premium industry experience. Her additional experience includes 17 years as both a Sales & Marketing Manager and Operations Manager for a major New England catering company. Allison enjoys spending time with her husband, Tom, and their two children, David and Samantha, hiking and camping in Vermont. |
