Jo-an Lantz

Executive moves

Geiger expands leadership team with three promotions

Geiger, a Lewiston-based promotional products distributor, has promoted Chris McKee, Vicky Kinasz and Elizabeth Fagan.

Family-owned businesses

Geiger names fifth-generation family member as its next president

On Jan. 1, David Geiger, 36, will become the company's sixth president and fifth from the family. Jo-an Lantz will stay on as CEO.

Awards

Meet the 2024 Mainebiz Women to Watch

Now in their 15th year, the Mainebiz Women to Watch awards honor women who have demonstrated leadership in wide-ranging sectors of business, health care and the nonprofit world.

Manufacturing

Lewiston promotional products distributor acquires German company

Geiger, led by President and CEO Jo-an Lantz, will add 100 employees in Germany with the acquisition of WER GmbH.

Manufacturing

Lewiston-based Geiger makes 2nd acquisition this year

The promotional products distributor announced the acquisition of California-based 02 Marketing +Design for an undisclosed amount.

Corporate governance

🔒Frank talk about running a family business: The good, bad and surprising from 4 Maine firms

For the lowdown on how leadership works in family-owned businesses, Mainebiz checked in with four family-owned enterprises and two smaller ones across the state.

Manufacturing

Lewiston-based Geiger adds to its UK footprint with acquisition

Firebrand Promotions is an eco-conscious company based in Leatherhead, a town in southeastern England.

C-suite

It’s all in the family at Geiger, with VP/general counsel continuing legacy

David Geiger will oversee all legal matters for the global organization, including mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, licensing and risk management.

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