Why Grapevine?

We’ll make your life easier.
(That’s what our clients tell us.)

From big brand ideas to the smallest of details, you’ll sleep better knowing your project is in the hands of experts that will deliver your perfect solution — on time.

How do we do it?

This is a hands-on, detail-driven business. We meticulously research and evaluate every product we recommend, ensuring it aligns perfectly with your brand and budget. We don’t just put logos on mugs — we craft innovative merchandise solutions that seamlessly integrate with your brand messaging, creating moments that make users say, “Wow!”

By meeting face-to-face with trusted vendors, we stay ahead of the curve, learning about the latest products and services. Our approach is strategic, combining creativity with full-scale tactics to deliver results that elevate your brand. And we love what we do. You will, too.

Our Mission

We know no limits to
how awesome your brand can be.

We imagine, develop and deliver creative solutions for our clients
with an unwavering pursuit of excellence.

We strive to achieve ONE GOAL for our clients:

To Create Brand Passion.

The Soul of the Vine:

In 2000, Janie Gaunce, CEO, and Steve Sachs, CFO, envisioned a new kind of work environment. They asked, “What would the most amazing promotional merchandise agency look like?”

First, it had to spark creativity.
Gray walls? Absolutely not.
This space needed to shout, “We’re the best in the industry!”

It also had to support the unique solutions we deliver to our national clients daily — solutions that grew to include e-commerce, pop-up shops, kitting, packaging and the talents of our incredible creative team.

85,000 custom backpacks? No problem.
Home deliveries to 19,000 employees? We’ve got it covered.
Eye-catching end-aisle displays for a major beverage brand? Our designs drive engagement and amplify your brand.

And now, here we are — 25 years later, all grown up and still creating magic for our clients.

And the soul of it all?
Somewhere along the way, someone called it “Aspire to Grapeness.”
That’s who we are. That’s what we do.
Every. Single. Day.

Meet our Grape
Leadership Team

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Janie Gaunce

president & CEO

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Steve Sachs

CFO

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Mallory Nachbar

director, administration & strategic planning

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Jeff Nachbar

finance & operations

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Kristin Wood

kitting manager

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Bethany Burton

executive
creative director

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Taylor Jantsch

creative director

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Mikayla Bogacz

warehouse manager

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Tasha Rice

production manager

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Hannah Sipp

warehouse manager

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Mike Cosse

controller

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Where Style MeetS strategy

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OUR TEAM IS YOUR SECRET WEAPON

E-Commerce + Pop-Ups

IF we BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME

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WHERE PRESENTATION REALLY IS EVERYTHING