#13 Jon Norris

Starline USA (asi/89320) – COO

2021 Rank: #20

Industry Experience: 18 years

Previous Appearances on Power 50: 3

As COO of Top 40 supplier Starline USA (which increased sales 63% between 2020 and 2021), a past Counselor Technology Executive of the Year and a board member for PromoStandards, Norris is laser-focused on digital tools to improve efficiencies in the industry, as well as employee satisfaction and talent retention within the four walls of his company. During an industry panel at ASI Fort Worth earlier this year, Norris shared his optimism for the coming months, ways to keep staff engaged, and enthusiasm about the industry’s renewed focus on higher quality items. Starline also inked an exclusive partnership with retail drinkware brand Frost Buddy in the early summer. After a busy year, Norris jumps seven places on the list.