MEET OUR TEAM
Our enthusiastic team of professionals offers our clients intimate, personal attention - saving them time, money and headaches.
TOM WARNEZ
President
Under Tom’s stewardship, Metcom, Inc. has established itself as a successful print, promotional, and technology products company. Tom oversees all strategic business development activities. An active member of the Brand Chain industry association, Metcom has been recognized as a Top Distributor in Print Solutions magazine. Tom has also received the Brand Chain Special Service Award for his outstanding contribution to the association. When not managing Metcom, Tom enjoys tennis, running, writing songs, poetry and music. He earned a B.A. in Business/Economics from Michigan State University in 1982.
KAREN BOLTON DENEWETH
Market Specialist & Account Manager
Karen joined the Metcom team in 2010. She manages sales and support for the promotional product and wearable categories. She is a specialist in product sourcing and importing, account coordination, and creative support. She manages select key accounts. Before joining Metcom, Karen was an Account Manager at Budco Consumer Direct, Inc. and an Account Executive at both Tri Market Promotions and LogoVision. Additionally, she was an Account Manager at Tiffany & Co. Karen enjoys both movies and books, so she started a Book to Movie Club for her friends. She also loves to host dinner parties and travel. Karen earned a B.S. in Consumer Services from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
TIM KRAMER
Account Manager
Tim joined Metcom's Customer Engagement Team in 2016. He builds relationships with key clients and is dedicated to providing top-notch customer support. On the weekends, Tim enjoys fishing and swimming. Tim earned a B.A. in Communications from Michigan State University.
ERIKA DAVIS
Account Manager
Erika joined Metcom's Customer Engagement Team in 2018. She is enthusiastic about providing specific print solutions for clients, and is knowledgeable in a variety of industries. When she's not engaging with Metcom customers, she is active in her church's family and music program. She is also a BIG Disney (and Star Wars!) fan. Erika earned a B.A. from the University of Michigan and an MA from Bowling Green State University.
ANNIE WARNEZ
Operations Manager
Annie manages Metcom's Customer Engagement Team, and oversees relationships with key clients and suppliers. Her goal is to build a team that loves each other like family, and to nurture them to reach their fullest potential. She is passionate about giving her employees the tools they need to grow and excel. She also keeps the coffee and snacks coming! In her free time, Annie is active in fostering relationships in her church and enjoys playing tennis with her friends. She earned a B.A. in General Business at Michigan State University.
JEFF KENNEDY
Senior Account Manager
Jeff manages key client accounts and provides business development activities and marketing support. Since joining Metcom in January, 2012, company wide sales have increased by over 70%. Jeff enjoys biking, traveling and cooking. He earned a B.A. in Marketing from Michigan State University.
STEPHANIE FEDERLEIN
Accounting Manager
Stephanie joined Metcom in 2010. She manages all accounting functions at Metcom, including daily client billing. On the weekends, she enjoys camping with family and friends and spoiling her rescue dog Misty - 7 year old Shih Tzu. Stephanie earned a B.A. in Business Administration from Wayne State University, and a M.S. in Taxation from Walsh College. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Michigan.
NORA ANDERSON
Account Manager
Nora is the newest member of the Metcom Customer Engagement Team. She is enthusiastically learning how to serve our customers. When she's not personally engaging Metcom's customers, you can find her on water skiis or raising her chickens! Nora earned a Masters in Theology from Ave Maria University.
KEVIN ALLPORT
Accounting Assistant
Kevin is Metcom's incoming accounting assistant. He is excited to learn more about Metcom's business operations. Kevin enjoys hiking, running and learning how to sail. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Michigan. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Accounting at the University of Michigan.
ANNIE RYLAND
Digital Media Coordinator
Annie manages website design and digital marketing. She develops marketing campaigns and creatively shares Metcom's vision on social media. When she's not sharing about Metcom's products and services, she loves to read novels and have friends over for dinner. Annie has a Bachelor's in English Literature from the University of Dallas.
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ALEX BARBARA
Accounting Specialist
Alex brings his experience as an Auditor with Barbara & Co. CPAs to the Metcom team. He has worked in both Beirut, Lebanon and Detroit, Michigan and enjoys photography, scuba diving and rugby. Alex is fluent in English, Arabic and French, and holds a BS in Business Administration from the Lebanese American University.