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Region Staff

Rhancha Connell	Since: 1990
Position: National Sales Promotion Manager, Canada	Education: B.A. in Political Science, York University

RHANCHA CONNELL started her Vector Marketing career in 1990 in the York Region office as a receptionist. By December 1991, Vector Marketing's presence in Canada had grown dramatically, and she was offered the position of Sales Promotion Coordinator for Vector Marketing Canada. Shortly thereafter she was promoted to Sales Promotion Manager. In September 2002, Rhancha was promoted to National Service Manager for Vector Marketing Canada. On Oct. 1st, she was promoted to National Sales Promotion Manager as well as overseeing the Field Service Department at the Canadian headquarters in Oakville, Ontario. Rhancha lives in Niagara Falls, Ontario with her husband Ryan and children, Evan and Julia.

Renee Heigel	Since: 1999
Position: Campus Relations Manager, Midwest Region	Education: B.S. Marketing and Management, Northwood University

RENEE HEIGEL began selling Cutco in the summer of 1999 while attending Northwood University in Michigan, where she received her degree in Marketing and Management. In 2001 and 2002, Renee managed a branch office while finishing up her degree and finished within the top 10 branches nationally. Renee was promoted to District Manager in 2003. From 2004-2006 she was given a larger territory as a District Manager as she proved her success and leadership, eclipsing over $3 million dollars in Cutco sales. In the summer of 2006 she was promoted to Campus Relations Manager for the Mid-West Region. She currently resides in Novi, MI along with her husband Christopher.

Helen Brown	Since: 1991
Position: Campus Relations Manager, Northeast Region	Education: BA in International Studies, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

HELEN BROWN began working with Vector Marketing as a sales representative in June of 1991 while attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). After graduation, she continued selling Cutco and worked as an assistant manager. After opening a branch office in York, PA Helen spent three years as a district manager in both Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. In October 2001, Helen was promoted to Northeast Region Campus Relations Manager where she is responsible for building positive recruiting relationships with colleges in the northeast region. Helen is a past treasurer for the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE). Helen's personal sales total more than $435,000 and she is a member of the Vector Court of Honor. Helen resides in Doylestown, PA.

Justin Cofield	Since: 2001
Position: Western Region Sales Promotion Manager	Education: B.S in Accounting; University of Arizona

JUSTIN COFIELD started his career with Vector Marketing in the Naperville, Illinois office in June 2001 just before his freshman year at the University of Arizona. He continued to work with the company throughout his college career while pursuing a degree in accounting. Ultimately, Justin decided to become a district manager with Vector Marketing after graduation. He opened an office in Omaha, Nebraska in 2006 before being offered the position of Sales Promotion Manager in the Western Region headquarters. Justin now enjoys working in the outskirts of beautiful San Diego, CA where he gets sun for 350 days out of the year.

Sherri Dickie	Since: 1996
Position: Canadian Campus Relations Manager	Education: University of Guelph

SHERRI DICKIE started her career with Vector in 1996 as a University of Guelph student. She was a #7 Scholarship winner her first summer and was a Branch Manager in 1998 and 1999. She served on the FSM Advisory Board in 2003 and she was awarded with the Carmen Buehner Memorial Award in 2004. Sherri is a Court of Honour member with over $390,000 in career sales. In 2005 Sherri was promoted to Division Recruiting Assistant. From there she was promoted to the Manager of Vector Marketing Canada's Call Centre. In July of 2007 she took on her current role as Campus Relations Manager. As a member of CACEE, the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers, she is passionate about building relationships with our Canadian campuses, as well as developing the Selling Smiles 101 ® program at other institutions.

Ryan Long	Since: 2003
Position: Southwest Region Campus Relations Manager	Education: A.A., Tarrant County College Honors Program, 2001; B.A. in English and History, Austin College, 2003

Ryan Long started with Vector as a sales representative in June 2003 in the Fort Worth, Texas office where she was the #2 rep for the summer. In May 2004, she was promoted to District Manager in Abilene, Texas where she excelled in campus recruiting. Ryan left Vector in March 2006 to work as a licensed personal banker for Chase Bank. By the following year, however, Ryan returned to the company as the Division Recruiting Assistant for the Lone Star and South Shore divisions. In that role, Ryan helped streamline the recruiting process for 35 offices in Texas and Louisiana. In April of 2008 she was promoted to Campus Relations Manager for the Southwest Region where her responsibilities include promoting good relationships with high schools, and college and university campuses all across the Southwest Region.

Dan Miller	Since: 2005
Position: Eastern Region Sales Promotion Manager	Education: B.B.A. in Marketing, University of Houston – Clear Lake

DAN MILLER started his career with Vector Marketing in SE Houston, Texas office in March 2005 while a junior attending the University of Houston – Clear Lake. He continued to work with the company while finishing his degree in Marketing. Dan decided to become a District Manager for Vector Marketing after graduation and opened his office in May 2006 in Corpus Christi, Texas. In January 2008, Dan returned to the field as a Sales Manager, Realtor Program representative, and Fair and Show Coordinator - helping coordinate shows for the Houston, Texas area. In November 2008 Dan was promoted to Sales Promotion Manager for the Eastern Region and works out of the Eastern Region Headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Angela Biscardi	Since: 2004
Position: Campus Relations Manager, Central Region	Education: B.A. in Communications, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Angela Biscardi began selling Cutco in the summer of 2004 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She continued to work with the company while finishing her degree in Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Upon graduation in 2007 Angela was promoted to District Manager for Vector Marketing. In 2007-2008 she ran a District office in Janesville, WI. In May of 2008 Angela returned to Milwaukee and became the Pilot Sales Manager. In October of 2008 she was promoted to Campus Relations Manager for the Central Region and works out of the Central Region Headquarters in Waterford, Wisconsin.

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