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About iCoStore
iCoStore builds, hosts and runs customized online company stores that sell branded corporate apparel and promotional products. Our on-demand production system makes it possible to have unlimited product selection without traditional inventory liability.
If you visit our 32,000 square-foot facility in Tempe, AZ, you will see that we do everything in-house: we write code, design & merchandise stores, embroider, screen print, laser etch, large format print, heat seal, DTG print, answer phones, warehouse items, ship orders and more. This gives us control over every step of the process.
Back in 1999—at a time when most companies were still using paper catalogs—we pioneered Just-In-Time production and built our own online company store technology. We set the industry standard. Today, we continue to refine, innovate, improve our systems and lead the way.
iCoStore is in the top 1% of the 30,000+ distributors nationwide. We run over 90 online stores for companies like Corona Beer, Citgo, AmeriGas, Groupon, UPS, and Burger King. Over the past 15 years, we can count on one hand the clients who have left because they were unhappy with our services.
All of our clients are matched with a dedicated account manager who becomes an invaluable member of your team. iCoStore account managers do not work on commission, so you can trust that they have your best interests at heart. Your account manager will get to know your needs and preferences, help you resolve issues quickly and develop practical and innovative solutions to help your store thrive.
iCoStore provides the complete solution for apparel, promotional products and print needs. Your success is our success. We do things the right way and take pride in our work.
Our Story
iCoStore was founded in 2002, just as the internet was starting to change the world. New industries were popping up. Old ones were dying. Back then, the first iPhone was still five years out. Blockbuster Video was going strong, the first iPod had just been released and you still needed to call your travel agent to book a flight, hotel or rental car. Facebook and YouTube didn’t exist. This was the beginning of a major paradigm shift—not only in business, but in our daily lives…
Our Team
Tom Meissner
President & Founder
Tom Meissner founded Sedona Golf Products in his college apartment after working at...
Tom Meissner
President & Founder
Tom Meissner founded Sedona Golf Products in his college apartment after working at a golf course during a year abroad in Spain. His original goal was to create a line of kid’s clubs to sell in Spain. However, Tom’s plan shifted, and he ended up designing and decorating custom golf and travel products for the US corporate market. In the late 1990s Tom started building online stores so that companies could sell more of his golf products. He quickly realized that there was an even greater opportunity to build company stores that decorated all types of products on demand.
Tom founded iCoStore in 2002 as a partner company to Sedona Golf. His background in the corporate market, product design and decoration gave him a unique perspective on company stores. Tom hired technology experts to design, build and run the system and processes that are the backbone of iCoStore today. Tom continues to run iCoStore and head up new business development.
When he is not working or coaching kid’s sports, Tom likes to play golf and head to the beach or mountains with his family to sail, kayak, bike, hike and snowboard.
Eric Vance
COO
Eric is a geek at heart. He began tinkering with technology as a young child. He loves engineering simple and robust solutions to complicated problems. Before taking over IT at iCoStore, Eric utilized his talents to co-found and build a technical startup company called Clean Router. Prior to that, he engineered technology solutions for Ticketmaster, JDA Software and University of Phoenix.
When Eric isn’t building something cool with technology, he spends time with his six children and helps people in the community.
Debra Swindler
Controller
Debra became interested in accounting while working summer jobs selling totem poles to tourists...
Debra Swindler
Controller
Debra became interested in accounting while working summer jobs selling totem poles to tourists in Alaska. After dabbling at a law firm, and a few fun years at a plastics manufacturing company in Oregon, Debra joined the iCoStore team in 2009. She began as iCoStore’s sole accountant and now heads the accounting department.
When not working on the books, Debra enjoys many hobbies. Her family’s homestead has chickens, bees, alpacas and an aspiring garden. Debra and her husband love remodeling and are always doing something to their house. They recently picked up a dilapidated 1960 travel trailer and are planning a vintage remodel so they can take their two girls on the road to explore America.
Mark Stone
Director of Sales and Marketing
Mark is a native of Great Britain and has an extensive background in Marketing...
Mark Stone
Director of Sales and Marketing
Mark is a native of Great Britain and has an extensive background in Marketing and Business Development. In addition to his role at iCoStore, Mark is an Adjunct Professor at the Colangelo College of Business with Grand Canyon University and Ottawa University. Mark enjoys working with the different iCoStore team members, who bring such a wide variety of experience and skills to help support our valued clients. In particular, his favorite tasks involve working with our graphics team to develop new designs or web-store fronts and partnering with our Account Managers to solve difficult challenges.
At home, Mark is a dad to two daughters, who are 5 and 7 years old. In being British, soccer is a large part of daily life, with his daughters kicking the ball around most evenings. Mark enjoys working with others and trying to help our staff to accentuate personal strengths and show off positive characteristics.
Sandy Powell
Senior Account Manager
Sandy discovered the promotional products industry by accident back in 2000. While working in...
Sandy Powell
Senior Account Manager
Sandy discovered the promotional products industry by accident back in 2000. While working in the marketing department at a financial institution, Sandy’s promotional products distributor recognized her potential to take care of clients and manage complex logistics. When they offered her a job, she joined their team. In 2010, Sandy joined iCoStore as their lone account manager and continues to enjoy her serendipitous career in the promotional products industry.
When not working, Sandy loves to travel. Her current goal is to visit a new country each year. Sandy’s most notable trips to date were to the Amazon and Machu Picchu in Peru, China and Costa Rica.
Heidi Hellin
Senior Account Manager
With a background in daycare management, Heidi never thought she would end up in...
Heidi Hellin
Senior Account Manager
With a background in daycare management, Heidi never thought she would end up in the promotional products industry. After considering a career change, she pursued other avenues and started work at iCoStore. After working in various positions for over a dozen years, Heidi is now thoroughly enjoying her job as an Account Manager. She has seen the company grow from a few people to a large team.
Heidi has many interests outside of work. She camps rides and enjoys outdoor activities. Taking trips to the beach with her family is her favorite.
Whitney Guthrie
Senior Account Manager
It all started when Whitney took a job at a knitting store back in...
Whitney Guthrie
Senior Account Manager
It all started when Whitney took a job at a knitting store back in college. A regular customer noticed her attention to detail, creativity and positive attitude, and invited Whitney to interview at her promotional products company. So Whitney packed up her knitting needles and started running programs for smoking cessation and general healthcare as an Assistant Program Coordinator. After six rewarding years, Whitney came to iCoStore, where she brought a wide range of product and vendor knowledge. Now, Whitney works with large clients in a variety of industries, from power to oil and gas to insurance to sustainability. Her attention to detail, creativity and positive attitude have not changed.
When not working or spending time with her husband and baby girl, Whitney knits and watches every St. Louis Cardinals baseball game she can. She has also gone back to her roots in performance and dance. Whitney holds an active chair position on the Young Leadership Board at the Herberger Theater Center.
Celeste O'Reilly
Account Manager
Like many other folks at iCoStore, Celeste didn’t start out in the promotional products...
Celeste O'Reilly
Account Manager
Like many other folks at iCoStore, Celeste didn’t start out in the promotional products industry. She actually majored in Administration of Justice and spent 8 years as a Police Officer. She left Public Service shortly after her son was born and found a place in the Transportation industry doing Account Management and Sales. After 12 years in Transportation, some crazy circumstances, and an even crazier pandemic, Celeste has felt right at home coming into a new industry with iCoStore! She can fully use her organizational skills, attention to detail, and creativity all in one place!
At home, Celeste is a mom to a son that goes to ASU, a teen-aged daughter, 2 very large dogs, 2 ferrets, and a corn snake. She loves being active and having fun with her kids, traveling, and exploring the diversity that our world has to offer.
Adam Hill
Production Supervisor
After 16 years in retail sales and customer service, Adam was looking for a...
Adam Hill
Production Supervisor
After 16 years in retail sales and customer service, Adam was looking for a career change and started with iCoStore. After a few months working with the accounting team, he took up his current role as an account manager. Adam is an Arizona native who received his bachelor’s degree in global business administration from Arizona State University.
His hobbies include golf, hiking and running.
Stephanie Mendivil
Order Processing Manager
Back when finding a job in the newspaper was still a thing, Stephanie became...
Stephanie Mendivil
Order Processing Manager
Back when finding a job in the newspaper was still a thing, Stephanie became the receptionist for a promotional products company. After eight years in the industry, she found the perfect fit with iCoStore as a sales assistant. Stephanie supports account managers and manages every special order – from proof to shipping – and everything in between.
Stephanie loves to travel and plans to visit every continent.
Svetlana Vakulchik
Customer Service Manager
Svetlana landed her first job out of college at iCoStore not long after moving...
Svetlana Vakulchik
Customer Service Manager
Svetlana landed her first job out of college at iCoStore not long after moving to Arizona from New York. After working as a receptionist and customer service representative, Svetlana quickly moved up to become the Customer Service Manager. She believes that good customer service requires empathy, honesty and follow through. Svetlana tries to emulate all these qualities when helping customers and coworkers alike.
When Svetlana is not at church or Bible study, she loves to play beach volleyball, hike with friends and go to the movies.
Marilyn Martin
Customer Service
Coming soon…
Preja Tamang
Merchandising and Marketing Manager
After graduating from ASU with a degree in marketing, Preja was eager to begin...
Preja Tamang
Merchandising and Marketing Manager
After graduating from ASU with a degree in marketing, Preja was eager to begin her career. She began working in the promotional products industry as an assistant account coordinator and later moved into the marketing coordinator position. Preja left the industry briefly before returning with iCoStore as an account manager. Now she helps a vast portfolio of clients with product and apparel solutions for their corporate events, trade shows and web stores.
Aside from being an unofficial promo product treasure hunter, Preja loves to practice yoga, eat delicious food, craft, travel, spend time with family, scour the internet for beauty/fashion blogs and watch an unhealthy amount of television.
Melanie Schissel
E-Commerce Development Manager
Melanie joined the iCoStore team in 2020, bringing significant customer service, marketing, and sports...
Melanie Schissel
E-Commerce Development Manager
Melanie joined the iCoStore team in 2020, bringing significant customer service, marketing, and sports management experience. Melanie holds a Bachelors in Sports Management and an MBA from GCU. Melanie loves to go to concerts, play/watch/participate in all sports, travel, and always be on the go in her free time.
Ramon de Lange
Production Artist
Ramon is a native of South Africa and brings ten years of design experience...
Ramon de Lange
Production Artist
Ramon is a native of South Africa and brings ten years of design experience to our team. He loves art and design and in his personal time likes to hike the Arizona foothills and find adventure wherever he can.
Anngelic Delgado
Graphic Designer
Anngelic joined the iCoStore team 2020 after graduating with a degree in Graphic Design...
Anngelic Delgado
Graphic Designer
Anngelic joined the iCoStore team 2020 after graduating with a degree in Graphic Design & Advertising at Grand Canyon University. Anngelic is Arizona born and raised and considers herself to be an Adventure Junky, Travel Fanatic, Designer, and Music Lover! Anngelic considers herself to develop banners, mockups, packaging, layouts, branding, and other cool designs by day while doing things such as falling 14,000 feet out of the air by evening. To quote: “No matter the day or time, wherever you find me I’ll be loving life and living it well”.
Rafael Nunes Goncalves
Developer
Coming soon…
Verena Salvatore
Store Development Coordinator
A person who enjoys multiple interests, Verena is a creative analytic – possessing a...
Verena Salvatore
Store Development Coordinator
A person who enjoys multiple interests, Verena is a creative analytic – possessing a combination of both artistic talents to create and the mental instincts to question, analyze, and solve. It was this combination that led her to iCoStore in September of this year.
Originally from the Philippines, after years of travel in North America, Europe, and Asia, she decided to put down roots in the USA in 2000. Her favorite hobby is designing and creating artisan jewelry and fashion accessories. In addition to private and online sales, she donates her jewelry for auction at fundraisers, dog rescue organizations being closest to her heart. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and is a published children’s book illustrator, was a teacher both in Japan and the Philippines, and an instructor for summer arts programs sponsored by the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Ayala Museum.
CiCi Swenstad
Merchandising Coordinator
CiCi is a valued member of the iCoStore team who has progressed through several...
CiCi Swenstad
Merchandising Coordinator
CiCi is a valued member of the iCoStore team who has progressed through several different roles and now undertake merchandising activities on behalf of our clients. CiCi graduated the Interior Design Institute and earned an Interior Design Degree. When she is not at work she enjoys painting, hiking, and baking. She also likes to travel, her first out of the country trip being to Costa Rica!