MERCH

Ryan was born and raised in Springfield, Oregon, where he has become quite the consummate salesman. In fact, he’s been in customer service for the last twelve years. At the age of sixteen, Ryan started selling tile for a family-owned tile business. Ryan is passionate about the needs of his clients, and specializes in fulfilling all of his clients' needs. By making an industry leap from tile to electronic sales at Circuit City, he found professional success at a high level. Less than six months in, he became the top salesman in his department. Fast-forward six months down the road and was promoted to supervisor, the top selling salesman in the store and one of the best in the district. Ryan has compiled an array of experience in all the different fields he’s worked in. He gathered some industry experience at a local screen print and embroidery shop and a different level of management at Dutch Bros. Coffee. Just before joining us, he worked in the outdoor industry for a gun accessories manufacturer. Ryan is now happy to be with the FPW family. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys cooking, tailgating with friends at Autzen Stadium, playing city league basketball, and following his favorite sports teams.

As an up and comer to the World of Media, Aron is quickly learning the tricks of the trade as a Fulfillment Specialist. Born in Medford, raised in Springfield, and having lived in Eugene for his entire adult life; he considers himself Homegrown. Whether it was the newest “Uncanny X-Men” comic or a fresh pair of “Air Jordan XI’s”, he found a constant affection for art and must-have designs. Sneakers and an eye for fashion became a lifestyle at a young age. A basketball player before High School, a football player during, and a lover of both after; sports have always played an integral part in Aron’s life. He spent two years at the University of Oregon studying Marketing and Graphic Design, then another two years at Lane Community College studying Business Management. An extremely hard worker and the consummate salesman, Aron is always trying to capitalize on what presents itself next in this Fast Paced World.

Born and raised in California, Samantha first visited Oregon during a family vacation in 2006. During that trip, she fell in love with the state and all it has to offer, and she decided to call it home. Samantha worked as an Embroidery Machine Operator for five years before transitioning into the mental health field. She was inspired by her brother—who passed away during his time serving in the military—to give back as he did, helping those who are unable to help themselves. This led her to work as a Medication Technician Supervisor for the next five years. Later, Samantha felt drawn to return to the creative industry, joining FPW Media to further her education and experience in embroidery. In her free time, she enjoys gardening outdoors, watching documentaries, and painting. Out of all her achievements, she considers her son to be the greatest.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Khalil moved all the way to Eugene, Oregon with his family when he was only five years old. Khalil studied Business at the University of Oregon and Portland State University, focusing on Entrepreneurial Business. Khalil’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to work in professional recording studios on his own, recording vocals and playing the keyboard, as well as working with other artists. This background led him to join FPW Merch, where he handles shipping and receiving as well as embroidery assistance. In his free time, he continues to write, produce, and perform his own music and also designs cut and sew clothing.

Born and raised in Eugene, Gabriel is currently studying Business Administration at Lane Community College. He has always had an interest in must-have limited shoes from brands such as Nike and Jordan. This interest is what led him to start his own resale business, managing the sale and shipping of merchandise. This professional path led him to join the FPW Merch team, specializing in the fulfillment and logistics of merch. When he’s not busy with school work, Gabriel enjoys watching television shows, hanging out with friends, and going to the gym.

Ashley moved to Oregon with her family in 2001. She spent six years in the production industry, operating machines and supervising teams in the fields of embroidery and sublimation. Ashley has a strong work ethic comprised of organization, dependability, strong focus, and attention to detail. She has a passion for photography and spends her downtime enjoying the beautiful state of Oregon. Ashley begins each day with a cup of something caffeinated and often ends the day with a nice, hot tea.

Paul was born and raised in Texas. Moving frequently gave him the opportunity to experience a diverse range of perspectives from a variety of people and cultures throughout the state. This shaped him to pursue an ambition that would define his life—to intentionally seek all possible perspectives. This exploration led him into the field of building computers and developed in him a very enthusiastic passion for all things technology. It was that love for technology that brought him to FPW Media, with a desire to help grow the company and learn as much as possible along the way. In his spare time, Paul enjoys going to movies, playing video games, watching great television shows, biking, and learning more about the world as a whole.