Randy Carr stands at the forefront of innovation as the CEO of World Emblem, leading with passion, insight, and a forward-thinking approach that has transformed the industry. His commitment to excellence and continuous learning is further exemplified by his active membership in the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) since 2008. Randy's leadership was especially recognized when he served on the YPO Executive Committee from 2019-2021, contributing his expertise to uplift fellow entrepreneurs and visionaries.
Beyond his corporate achievements lies the heart of a devoted family man and a lover of life's many adventures. Celebrating a bond of over 23 years with his life partner and confidante, Amy Carr, Randy believes in the strength of family and the values they instill in us. Together, they've raised two outstanding young men, JC and Jayden, who embody the Carr family’s spirit of perseverance and ambition.
Outside the boardroom, Randy's zest for life is equally palpable. With four loyal canine companions by his side, he often escapes into the pristine world of skiing – carving through snowy landscapes and seeking inspiration from the serene beauty of nature.
In Randy, we see not just a CEO, but a beacon of motivation. A testament to what one can achieve with hard work, a supportive family, and the will to always aim higher. Whether at the helm of World Emblem, amidst the snowy mountains, or at home with his loved ones, Randy Carr is a symbol of unwavering dedication and an inspiration to us all.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/randy-carr/
While Tony first joined World Emblem as a regional sales manager, he now oversees all sales for the western U.S. along with strategic accounts domestically and abroad. Before joining World Emblem, Tony spent 3 years working in the industrial uniform space as an account manager in Boston, MA and San Diego, CA. Today, his favorite part of his job is mentoring other members of the sales team as well as spending time face-to-face with clients. Not only that, he thrives off of customer satisfaction. Tony started in January 2006 and holds a BA in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tonymorando/
CIO Phil Jarvis graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University, majoring in Computer Science with minors in Mathematics and Economics. He has spent his 30+ year career in IT working in various industries, including Direct Sales, Telecommunications, Automotive, Software, Insurance and Healthcare. Phil's worked with start-ups, mid-market and Fortune 20 companies prior to working with World Emblem. He has also created IT teams from scratch and managed 100+ person teams with international experience leading teams in 8 countries.
Jim’s extensive experience in both plant management and the industry World Emblem caters to has propelled Jim from Plant Manager of the Atlanta location to his current title as Vice President of Plant Operations for the United States and Canada. Despite his Six Sigma Black Belt in Lean Manufacturing and his technical training at the Plant Managers Institute, Jim attests to his 20 years of experience in team leadership as the biggest contributing factor to the successes he has attained throughout his career. It is this factor that helps him motivate his current team to achieve success. As World Emblem’s Vice President of Operations, Jim provides for the consistency and predictability of all products to World Emblem customers from every production facility throughout the United States and Canada.
Jamie’s start within the industry began similar to that of his brother Randy. Working in various positions within his father’s company, he solidified his foundation for what would soon be a very rewarding career. Upon his father’s passing in 2000, Jamie also took leadership roles in various areas of the company infrastructure which were crucial to maintaining the family business.
Managing several departments from Shipping to Screen Printing, Jamie found his contribution to his company was best served within the realm of Sales. Since then, with Jamie at the helm, World Emblem has gone from a one-manned Sales department to that of 20 sales and territory account managers in various territories throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Along with his brother, Jamie continues to strive for newer and better heights, pushing the capabilities of his father's company beyond horizons never previously dreamed of.
After graduating with a degree in Marketing and Political Science, Nic excelled in several sales positions in the technology sector before starting with World Emblem in 2004 as a Sales Manager. His focus on client satisfaction has led World Emblem to create a new group of Territory Account Managers solely responsible for building and growing our current base. Nick has been integral in growing the sales team for the Uniform and Reseller markets.
Jorge originally joined World Emblem in 2003 as a Multi Head Machine Operator. From there, he moved into several different positions in operations and production. Jorge was part of the team that opened our current production plants, and ran both the Atlanta and Michigan facilities before moving into the Sales department in 2013. During his time at the company, Jorge helped develop World Emblem's current sales program as the first Territory Account Manager.
Michael graduated from Florida State University and immediately began working in Pharmaceutical sales upon graduating. After 5 years doing pharma sales, Michael turned his focus to growing his career and found himself at World Emblem taking over as the Director of Regional Sales. Michael's focus is to bring in business from some of the leaders in the apparel industry.
Tamara has been a part of the World Emblem team as a Territory Account Manager since 2015. Having worked in various fields from the television and film industry to public service in municipal government, she brings over 15 years of experience in communications, training, event planning, and growing client relations. She thrives on serving others and enjoys establishing and enhancing relationships. Since joining the World Emblem team, Tamara has been able to retain all accounts in her 11-state region and therefore increase sales retention by 15%.
JC Carr serves as Territory Account Manager at World Emblem, a global manufacturing leader, and CEO of WhipsMiami, an automotive brokerage business he founded during college. A University of Alabama graduate with a degree in Business Administration and HR Law, he gained comprehensive operational experience across manufacturing facilities in Mexico, Houston, and Atlanta.
JC leads company-wide philanthropy initiatives and leverages his 120K+ social media following to bridge traditional manufacturing with digital innovation. A member of the YPO Next-Gen Forum in South Florida, he brings fresh perspectives through modern technology and progressive approaches, helping transform the manufacturing industry for the next generation.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeroldc/
Noel Garcia was a Stockroom Supervisor for Puma at Union Square in New York City before he moved back to the South Florida area. He then became a Customer Service Manager at Inktel. During this time, Noel developed Customer Service reps to become Team Leads and Supervisors. Since beginning with World Emblem more than a year ago, Noel became a member of the Employee Engagement Committee and has worked on large accounts such as Cintas and Name Badges International.
Diane started her career in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry 25 years ago. After spending five years in Consumer Health Care, she decided to take on challenges in a new role. Since joining the team, World Emblem has opened a new manufacturing facility in Canada, which has helped with growth into the international market. Diane has been with World Emblem as a Sales Director since 2014. Her current passion and focus is client retention.
Lisa has been with the World Emblem team since 2015. Lisa brought with her an extensive background of 15+ years working in customer service. She started in our Michigan plant as a Client Services Representative. Since then Lisa has worked her way into the role of Production Supervisor and later Plant Manager of the Michigan Plant. Lisa was promoted to Sales Director and now works onsite at one of our Distributors' locations providing them with one on one daily support.
Alma Duran lives in Southern California, has been in the sales industry for 20 years, and loves building relationships. Throughout her career, she has earned the trust of several local and national companies and maintained strong client relationships that generate repeat business. She strongly believes that her success is her ability to listen to customers and put their needs first. She also enjoys working as a team player.
When she's not working, she loves to travel, volunteer with her church, spend time at the beach, and spend time with her son and family.
Jessica started with World Emblem in 2018, as a Sales Admin, Supporting diligently the sales and Service areas.
She set the pace by providing excellent attention and follow-up to potential clients within the Non-Industrial Market.
Her performance enabled the Customer Service area to become an independent department in Mexico, increasing its capacity from 2 to 10 people.
With greater experience within the company, she was promoted to Client Success Manager in 2022.
Rodolfo initiated his journey with World Emblem in 2023, joining the esteemed Customer Service team. Throughout his tenure, he consistently showcased remarkable proficiency in his duties. His unwavering commitment and outstanding performance led to his promotion to the sales department, effective March of the current year. Drawing upon his extensive experience in both Customer Service and Sales, Rodolfo brings invaluable insights and expertise to his newfound role, catalyzing substantial growth and advancement within the department.
Fabiola began her journey with the company as a Customer Service Representative, where she diligently addressed customer inquiries and needs with exceptional care. Her steadfast commitment to exceeding expectations led to her being recognized as Customer Service of the Year. Later, in March of 2024, she was promoted to the position of Inside Sales Representative. In this role, she adeptly assists clients in meeting their project requirements, drawing on her extensive customer service experience to provide outstanding support and ensure the delivery of superior service to our valued clientele.
