Announcing Acosta Group’s Q3 2025 W.O.W. Champions
Every quarter, the Ways of Working (W.O.W.) Champion Awards spotlight teammates who bring our values to life. These awards celebrate individuals who consistently embody the eight behaviors that make Acosta Group stronger — collaboration, trust, and a commitment to excellence.
They inspire us to think bigger, work smarter, and lead with integrity. Behind every nomination is a story — a moment where someone went above and beyond. Here are a few highlights to show why these winners stand out:
“Each day, Te-Phay exemplifies hard work, integrity, and flawless execution. His contributions have had a direct and lasting impact, driving results for our clients, supporting our partners, and creating positive experiences for customers.”
“Gary successfully sold in numerous shippers and new items, capitalizing on every opportunity throughout the quarter. His hard work and persistence paid off, and he closed out Q3 generating over $24,000 in incremental sales for his region!”
“These events span multiple states and venues, each with unique logistics, timelines, and client expectations. Despite the complexity, Bill has maintained exceptional organization, communication, and consistency, ensuring every show is executed to the highest standard.”
“Susan consistently executes her territory at 99% each week. She is also extremely helpful to her team of reps and fellow DM’s, always taking the time to coach them through issues that come up while out in the field.”
“Ysabel is not just a high performer, she’s a connector, a motivator, and a role model. Her work ethic and integrity inspire those around her, and her contributions have a lasting ripple effect across the team.”
“Matthew’s client-facing mindset is evident in everything he does. Most recently, he achieved a perfect 5.0 star rating with zero rejected photos over 90 days, reflecting his attention to detail and commitment to excellence.”
“Elizabeth is truly one of the best recruiters I’ve had the pleasure of working with throughout my career. Her positivity, encouragement, and unwavering support make a meaningful impact every single day.”
“Zoa’s not only the glue holding a project together but also the engine propelling it forward. Her ability to embrace change and inspire others to do the same has been instrumental as we evolve our data handling practices; she leads with confidence, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit that elevates everyone around her.”
From driving results for clients to sparking positive change across teams, their impact is felt everywhere. This quarter, we’re proud to recognize the individuals who remind us that excellence is a habit — and it starts with how we show up every day.
Q3 2025 W.O.W. Champion Award Winners
Anna Louangviseth — Acosta Group*
Buse Bulut — Acosta Group*
Cristina Tarraza Feliciano — Acosta Group*
David Waters — Acosta Group*
Emily Novak — Acosta Group*
Eric Bateh — Acosta Group*
Eric Kuehl — Acosta Group*
Farhana Janefar — Acosta Group*
Hammad Hanif — Acosta Group*
Lee Ann Heck — Acosta Group*
Nidale Massaad — Acosta Group*
Susan Wills — Acosta Group*
Zoa Lumsden — Acosta Group*
Alec Falkenberry — Acosta
Bill Burritt — Acosta
Brian Heidt — Acosta
Chris Baldracchi — Acosta
Christine Hayes — Acosta
Christine Ploudre — Acosta
Edith Lopez — Acosta
Gary Nelson — Acosta
Jennifer Meisner — Acosta
Kristen Ghandour — Acosta
Lois Hohenzy — Acosta
Mark Wagner — Acosta
Melissa Sarkisian — Acosta
Ngoc Bien-Nguyen — Acosta
Ross Michels — Acosta
Sarah Lawal — Acosta
Sharon Cavanagh — Acosta
Stephen Linder — Acosta
Christopher Ross — ActionLink
Daniel Kanayama — ActionLink
David O’Neal — ActionLink
Jason Duda — ActionLink
Suzanne Thomas — ActionLink
Te-Phay Taing — ActionLink
Tiffany Lee — ADW
Yvonne Elmasri — ADW
Bill Hazelbach — CORE
Karynn Squadrito — CORE
Kay Yates — CORE
Alicia Wheeler — Crossmark
Bobbi Reams — Crossmark
Christy Clifford — Crossmark
Crystal Ianu — Crossmark
Edward Roeder — Crossmark
Eli Rosario — Crossmark
Holly Padilla — Crossmark
John Queen — Crossmark
Julie Lutteke — Crossmark
Kristy Barr — Crossmark
La-Shunda Collins — Crossmark
Marina Babushkin — Crossmark
Nicole Nixon — Crossmark
Noel Contreras — Crossmark
Sandy Fiumefreddo — Crossmark
Shawn Massey — Crossmark
Susan Renko — Crossmark
Virginia Young — Crossmark
Wendy Richey — Crossmark
Dominic Frampton — Dee Set
Debbie Bartalini — Impact Natural
Alexis Reiter — Mosaic
Kaylie Roulis — Mosaic
Melanie Muto — Mosaic
Rex Eubank — Mosaic
Sarah Rafter — Mosaic
Ysabel Swearingen — Mosaic
Allison Barath — Premium
Amanda Fea — Premium
Angel Hartley — Premium
Angela Bailey — Premium
Christian Perez — Premium
Gladstone Nyamasekpor — Premium
Jeremy Saenz — Premium
Jonathan Hoang — Premium
Krista Miller — Premium
Matthew Clark — Premium
Michael Oddo — Premium
Nayery Markarian — Premium
Rick Miskovsky — Premium
Roger Erb — Premium
Tiara Bost — Premium
Zak Killian — Premium
Aniah Abbey — Product Connections
Britt Graham — Product Connections
Elizabeth Hill — Product Connections
Glenda Esposito — Product Connections
Heidi Hamblin — Product Connections
Joann Natale — Product Connections
Jodi Marlow — Product Connections
Joe Salay — Product Connections
Lacresha Johnson — Product Connections
LaToya Cooper — Product Connections
Meredith Rodriguez — Product Connections
Michael Shephard — Product Connections
Moses Kiamue — Product Connections
Troy Rodriguez — Product Connections
*Associates denoted as Acosta Group represent various cross-agency functions, including Commercial Operations, Digital Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Strategy and Technology.
Want to see how our champions have raised the bar in previous quarters? Click here to explore past winners.
