Vantage Apparel Welcomes Eric Pehrson as Sales Account Manager for Michigan and Indiana

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Avenel, New Jersey – Vantage Apparel, a leading manufacturer and decorator of custom-branded apparel, is proud to welcome Eric Pehrson as Sales Account Manager, covering Michigan and Indiana.

Eric brings a diverse background in sales, leadership, and customer service to Vantage Apparel. Born and raised in Michigan, he earned a BBA in Marketing from Western Michigan University before spending 10 years in hospitality management in Las Vegas, working at premier properties including Mandalay Bay, Wynn, and Vdara. After returning to Michigan, Eric began his career in the promotional products industry, first as a Customer Service Representative at PICA Marketing in Dearborn, Michigan.

He later joined Creative Studio Promotions in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he worked in sales for five years. During that time, Eric was elected to the MiPPA Board of Directors, where he served from 2018 to 2023. His leadership roles included chairing the Membership Committee for two years, the Volunteers Committee for one year, and the association’s award-winning spring show, Ideas in Bloom, for two years. In 2022, he served as MiPPA President. Eric remained active in the organization even after completing his board service.

After Creative Studio Promotions, Eric became the Michigan sales representative for Cutter & Buck, where he spent three years before returning to the distributor side with Winners Brand in Grand Rapids. As Sales Manager, he was responsible for leading the team, introducing new processes and procedures, and helping grow the business.

“I'm proud to join the Vantage team, known for its exceptional product quality, decoration capabilities, and impeccable reputation,” said Pehrson. “As the company approaches its 50th year, it’s an honor to represent such a respected brand. I look forward to helping my clients grow their business and building strong, lasting partnerships. I'm passionate about the industry and deeply committed to supporting distributors across Michigan and Indiana.”

“Eric made an immediate impact within days of joining Vantage by quickly connecting with customers and identifying new opportunities,” said Sean Macilvain, Vice President of Business Development. “His upbeat personality is infectious, which certainly translates to building strong relationships with customers in Michigan and Indiana. His experience working with both a supplier and a distributor is incredibly valuable to our team as we continue to grow.”

Outside of work, Eric enjoys collecting vinyl records, camping, kayaking, and making the most of Michigan summers. He is also a home brewer, an avid reader of historical nonfiction, and a devoted fan of the Detroit Lions and Wrexham AFC. He also founded and ran the nonprofit Songs 4 Soldiers, which sent music care packages to soldiers overseas, delivering more than 200 care packages over seven years.

For more information, contact Eric Pehrson at ericp@vantageapparel.com, 908-477-9745, or connect with him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ericpehrson.

Media Contact

Donna Krusznis Senior Director of Marketing, Vantage Apparel donnak@vantageapparel.com

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About Vantage Apparel: Vantage Apparel is leading global supplier of custom logo apparel, offering a wide range of high-quality garments and accessories for corporate, promotional, and teamwear needs. As exclusive providers of Greg Norman®, POLO® Ralph Lauren, Xtreme Visibility, Redwood Classics™ and Lane Seven Apparel, Vantage has been the top awarded decorator in the industry 30 years in a row. Since 2021, Vantage has expanded its geographical reach when it joined forces with Lynka, one of the leading imprinted apparel suppliers in Europe. Learn more about Lynka at www.lynka.eu. A continued ASI’s Top 40 Supplier and PPAI Top 100 Supplier (#14 in 2025), Vantage’s over four-decade experience provides innovative solutions and exceptional service to its customers. For more information, visit www.vantageapparel.com. Since 2021, Vantage has been the industry’s leading single-piece, on-demand apparel supplier and the creator of Swagee, a fully white-label webstore platform built exclusively for distributors. Swagee delivers inventory-free fulfillment, enterprise-grade technology, and global program support. For more information on Vantage’s webstore platform, visit www.vantageapparel.io.