IMA Honors Niedbalski, Smith, Names 10 to Hall of Fame
The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) has named First Data Corporation Vice President of Global Partnerships and Sales Tom Niedbalski the recipient of its 2018 IMA President’s Award at the annual IMA Summit in Newport Beach, CA. During his nearly 30 years in the industry, Niedbalski has served as a resource for many who have relied on his deep knowledge of the world of electronic transactions. IMA President John Hornbogen notes that Niedbalski was selected because of his focus on engaging customers and delivering what they want. Other honorees at this year’s IMA Summit included industry author, speaker and strategist Michelle Smith, CPIM, CRP, who received the Karen Renk Fellowship Award, and 10 long-time industry leaders who were inducted into the IMA Hall of Fame. They are:• Larry Bell
• Pete Erickson
• Jon Hanson, CPIM
• Barbara Hendrickson, CPIM
• Howard Henry
• Norma Jean Knollenberg, CPIM
• George Meredith
• Michelle Smith, CPIM, CRP
• Walt Tabor
• Spencer Toomey, CPIM
Full bios and more information available at www.incentivemarketing.org
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