Announcing Acosta Group’s Q4 2025 W.O.W. Champions
Every quarter gives us new reasons to celebrate the people who push our clients forward. Our W.O.W. Champion Awards spotlight teammates who embody our Ways of Working in every collaboration and challenge they take on.
These change agents remind us of their impact through daily actions, big and small. They’re the teammates who anticipate needs, build trust, and approach tasks with curiosity and a passion for doing things the right way. Their impact shows up in a new solution, a client supported, a teammate lifted up.
Behind each nomination is a story that captures what makes Acosta Group special: people who care deeply and work boldly to be better. As you read through Q4 2025 standouts, you’ll see how our W.O.W. Champions bring energy, integrity, and heart to everything they do.
“What truly stands out is the way she has shared her knowledge with the team. She has become a go-to resource, and her willingness to lift others up has made a meaningful impact on our team’s success.”
“Sonia leads with compassion and empathy, creating an environment where associates feel supported and valued. She is a great coach who invests time in developing her team’s skills and potential, ensuring they are equipped for success.”
“Matthew has played a key role in improving team efficiency and AI adoption, enabling clearer communication, better follow-ups, and more consistent documentation across the sales team. This initiative has enhanced overall meeting effectiveness.”
“Jason is the person our teams rely on every day, whether it’s technical clarity, problem-solving, or urgent assistance. He never hesitates to answer his phone or jump in to troubleshoot the most complex issues with a calm approach and genuine desire to help.”
“Joann naturally takes the lead on projects. She organizes planograms and assigns sections to team members, ensuring every reset is completed efficiently and successfully. Her attention to detail set the standard for excellence.”
“Ben always looks out for his team and has his client’s best interests in mind through every project he touches. He is respectful of the thoughts and opinions of others, and consistently comes to the table with collaboration at the forefront.”
“Despite the added workload and the demands of the holiday season, Dashawn took initiative by covering stores and ensuring pallets were worked. His willingness to go above and beyond supported our clients and kept the territory running smoothly during a critical period.”
“Lauren plays a vital role in strengthening culture, engagement, and connection across the organization. Whether she is planning team-building activities or supporting internal communications, Lauren approaches each effort with creativity, positivity, thoughtfulness and heart.”
“She is the kind of teammate who quietly transforms the way we work — not by seeking attention, but by consistently showing up with a genuine care for outcomes. Her ability to think critically, ask the right questions, and connect the dots between details makes her invaluable.”
We’re proud to honor these teammates whose consistency, character, and commitment met the moment.
Q4 2025 W.O.W. Champion Award Winners
Adam Friendshuh — Acosta Group*
Adela Saucedo — Acosta Group*
Amy Cummins — Acosta Group*
Cary Ferbrache — Acosta Group*
Chantal Evans — Acosta Group*
Chrystal Kornelli — Acosta Group*
Dawn Korn — Acosta Group*
Elizabeth Gazal — Acosta Group*
Hope Gluszek — Acosta Group*
Jessica Keegan — Acosta Group*
Khushbu Maisuria — Acosta Group*
Samira Sodjian — Acosta Group*
Amanda Hagerman — Acosta
Cheryl Green — Acosta
Chukwuma Ebi — Acosta
Jack Pernice — Acosta
Jennifer Peters — Acosta
John DeSimone — Acosta
Kaitlyn Woodard — Acosta
Kelly Geerts — Acosta
Kelly Larson — Acosta
Kirstie Montgomery — Acosta
Kolby Brandon — Acosta
Linda Henry — Acosta
Lisa Bohn — Acosta
Michelle Jung — Acosta
Rebecca Note — Acosta
Roberta Martinez — Acosta
Toni Strong — Acosta
Vero Hernandez — Acosta
Aaron Frick — ActionLink
Bobby Lessing — ActionLink
Chris Tronerud — ActionLink
Joseph Oesterle — ActionLink
Katy Barnes — ActionLink
Kristina Yakel — ActionLink
Paul Goodwin — ActionLink
Sonia Virdi — ActionLink
Waqar Anjum — ActionLink
Gwen Keohane — ADW
Matthew Soto — ADW
Tess McCormick — ADW
Wendy Leong — ADW
Jason Staley — CORE
Mario Ramirez — CORE
Melissa Rivera-Diaz — CORE
Amber Wiemann — Crossmark
Ana Riveroll — Crossmark
Betsy Bloemeke — Crossmark
Darla Overstreet — Crossmark
Debra Long — Crossmark
Erica Collins — Crossmark
Grace Clouse — Crossmark
Jacob Roth — Crossmark
Jeanne Mchale — Crossmark
Joann Fatigate — Crossmark
Jonathan Wood — Crossmark
Jorge Ledon — Crossmark
Melissa Fleishman — Crossmark
Paul Baca — Crossmark
Scott Parnell — Crossmark
Shannon Falcon — Crossmark
Stacee Harbeck — Crossmark
Terri Eastman — Crossmark
Travis Williams — Crossmark
Chloe Keogh — Dee Set
Kim Holford — Dee Set
Trudie Kent — Dee Set
Benjamin Gray — Mosaic
Michelle Manninger — Mosaic
Michelle Velasquez — Mosaic
Sarah Kinz — Mosaic
Amanda Phan — Premium
Andres Trujillo — Premium
Chris Wyser — Premium
Cynthia Clark — Premium
Dashawn Landor — Premium
Dominic Burke — Premium
Eric Hargreaves — Premium
Ernest West — Premium
Henry Ewing — Premium
Joseph Damiano — Premium
Matthew Bugbee — Premium
Michael Urso — Premium
Priscilla Baldwin — Premium
William Donkoh — Premium
Zubin Pahwa — Premium
Bradley Merritt — Product Connections
Brendan Liu — Product Connections
Carrie Wilkinson — Product Connections
CJ Billgren — Product Connections
Dana McCammon — Product Connections
Daniel Cato — Product Connections
Emily McNeil — Product Connections
Johnny Dunfee — Product Connections
Kim Gould — Product Connections
Lauren Strobel — Product Connections
Leah Kallstrom — Product Connections
Rob Amico — Product Connections
*Associates denoted as Acosta Group represent various cross-agency functions, including Commercial Operations, Connected Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Strategy, and Technology.
Want to see how our champions have raised the bar in previous quarters? Explore past winners.
