GMi Companies Announces Promotion of John D’Agostino to President

GMi Companies, parent company of Ghent, Waddell, and VividBoard, has been setting records in terms of sales growth and service delivery for the last five years under the leadership of John D’Agostino. With this success, we are pleased to announce John’s promotion to President. In his new role, he will retain the manufacturing, marketing, product development and information technology departments, and will add his leadership to sales, customer experience, finance, and human resources.

“I am glad to expand John’s responsibility to lead the continued growth of our enterprise,” commented CEO Mark Leasure. “He knows our people, business partners, customers, and culture and has been helping us set new records during his tenure.  With his continued leadership, we are poised to continue on a successful path while remaining a company dedicated to partnership and service to our customers.”

D’Agostino has demonstrated a passion for the GMi brands, commitment to his colleagues, and drive to deliver excellence. As president he will be chartered with driving future growth while sustaining Ghent, Waddell, and VividBoard positioning in the marketplace.

“I am honored to lead GMi as we as we take our passion for the industry and servicing its customers to new heights. I look forward to building upon our family culture and the value proposition we provide to partners across the country," said D’Agostino. "Our strategic direction is clear. We are charting a course for continued growth with innovation and service as the keystone to our plan.”

With this change, Leasure can focus on GMi’s commitment to service to our employees, customers, and community. With a renewed focus on the future generations of ownership, Leasure will ensure GMi's legacy as a family-owned business.