Jackie is the president of Jansco, Inc. After more than 10 years of tutelage from her mother, Barbara LaSpesa, recently retired co-founder of Jansco, Jackie is committed to moving the company forward and maintaining its 30-year reputation as a leader in the industry. Jackie is a Master Advertising Specialist (MAS), the highest professional designation bestowed to an individual in the industry. Together with Patricia Crockett, Executive Vice President and sister, she plans to keep Jansco and their clients jumping with fresh, new promotional programs.

Jackie and her husband have two children; and together they enjoy winter skiing and summer water sports.

Pat is the Executive Vice President of Jansco, Inc. Pat has been with Jansco for 10 years, starting as an assistant to Barbara LaSpesa and working her way up to her current position. Pat earned her Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) designation in 1993 and won a Silver Pyramid Award-the most prestigious award in the industry-for an Employee Safety Incentive Program she developed with her client. She also served as Secretary for the Promotional Products Association of Chicago and has been involved with the Association's annual trade show for three years running.

Pat has two daughters and enjoys spending her spare time with them, as well as riding her Harley. No back seat for this working mom.

Debbie started with Jansco in 1987 and serves as the Office Manager. A strong asset to Jansco, Debbie has experience with all aspects of the company's business, from order processing to customer service. Debbie and her husband, Kevin, have two daughters. In her spare time she enjoys playing with the kids, gardening and home improvement projects.

Sylvia has been with Jansco since 1998. The company's receptionist and a customer service representative, Sylvia has earned a reputation for being a whiz at updating and arranging Jansco's 1,500 square foot showroom. Sylvia enjoys rollerblading and being outdoors in the summer time. She also gets a kick out of the funny things her five children always have to say.

After a long and illustrious career in the office products industry and an active member of the National Office Products Association, Jerry was named a Lifetime Member in 1972, the highest honor that the NOPA bestows on its members. Not long after retiring, Jerry pursued an opportunity to join Jansco and lead the company's entry into the college bookstore market representing several product lines. Jerry's work has given Jansco an opportunity to add their product to this unique market. Jerry is also actively engaged in all types of fundraising for his alma mater, Aurora College and Aurora University. In fact, he was inducted into the Aurora Hall of Fame and was presented with their Lifetime Achievement Award. He's an avid golfer and has served as President of the Northwest Golf League.

Recognized as one of 15 Outstanding Women Pioneers in the promotional products profession by The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), Barbara is a thought leader in the industry and the co-founder of Jansco. Barbara began in the industry in 1960 and worked for six promotional product firms in managerial and sales positions before co-founding Jansco with Joe Morys in 1972. During her 41 years in the promotions industry, she served as President of the Promotional Products Association of Chicago, various committees for national associations and judge for the IMRA Gold Key Awards. Barbara retired in 2001, leaving Jansco in the able hands of her daughter, Jackie, and stepdaughter, Patricia.

Barbara currently manages her own consulting business for the promotional products industry. Click here to view Barbara's consulting Web site.

One of the co-founders of Jansco, Joe is another legend in the promotional products industry. He started in the business in 1951 as an outside sales representative for Green Duck Company. In 1964 when Green Duck moved to Mississippi, he worked for two other promotional product agencies until starting Jansco in 1972. Joe's forte' was and still is design and layout of art and copy. Joe's other claim to fame is Polish Hop dancing. Joe was an orchestra leader for more than 30 years and plays a mean accordion. Presently, Joe fully retired and spends his time in Florida or traveling around the country.

Audrey joined Jansco in 1989. Prior to joining Jansco, Audrey worked for a distributorship company where she won a Golden Pyramid Award for a scrap reduction program she developed that saved her client $111,000 in three months. Audrey has served on committees with the Promotional Products Association of Chicago (PPAC) and on the board of the Certified Advertising Specialists (CAS). Audrey has been a volunteer for the Gabriel Richard Institute, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help people develop practical leadership skills, for 34 years. She served as the director of the Chicago Center for 10 years, and was a member of the national board of trustees for about 25 years. In addition to her role as a trainer of instructors, she herself is an instructor of its Christopher Leadership Course.