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.
TIM KRAMER
Account Manager
Tim joined the Metcom Client Engagement Team in 2016. He is responsible for managing key accounts and developing new business, and has a special passion for label and tag programs. Speaking of passions, most weekends you will find Tim on the lake with a fishing rod in his hands. He also enjoys baseball and swimming. Tim earned a B.A. in Communications from Michigan State University.
ERIKA DAVIS
Account Manager
Erika joined the Metcom Client Engagement Team in 2018. She is enthusiastic about providing specific print solutions for clients, and is an expert in managing print and promotional products for 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.
KATHLEEN ALLEGRETTO
Account Manager
Kathleen originally joined the Metcom Client Engagement Team in 2014, before marrying and moving to Arizona in 2016. We are pleased to report that she has brought back her joyful energy and rejoined our team in 2022 after moving back to Michigan! Kathleen graduated in 2013 with a B.A. in Advertising Design from Michigan State University. She enjoys being physically active by competing in sports, including powerlifting, hiking, backpacking, and going on family walks with her husband, dog, and son.
ANNIE WARNEZ
Operations Manager
Annie manages Metcom's Client Engagement Team, provides support for all technology platforms, and oversees relationships with key 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 team members 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. Prior to joining Metcom in January, 2012, he owned and managed a print distributorship. 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 - a 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 joined our Client Engagement Team in 2020. She enthusiastically supports our clients, and has a special talent for coordinating complicated promotional and apparel projects. When not handling projects, you can find her with her husband and young son, and spending time at the ocean. Nora earned a Masters in Theology from Ave Maria University.
PETER COZAD
Account Manager
Pete arrived at Metcom in 2022 after three years in the wholesale mortgage industry. Besides his client support duties, Pete enthusiastically offers technology assistance to both clients and team members. He earned a degree in Film Video and Media Studies from Western Michigan University in 2018. Pete is an active follower of sports, including baseball, football and golf.
AVA RUSSANO
Support Specialist
Ava joined Metcom in the Spring of 2022. She supports our technology platforms, provides billing assistance, and coordinates special projects. Ava expects to graduate with an accounting degree from Wayne State University, Mike Ilitch School of Business in 2023. Her goal is to pass the Uniform CPA Exam following graduation.
CLAIRE KERK
Freelance Graphic Designer
Claire works with the Metcom Client Engagement Team on design and layout projects, business cards, forms, websites, e-mail marketing, social media, and designs for print and promotional products. When she isn't working with the Adobe Creative Suite, you can find her painting, crafting, or playing with her dog, Nakina. Claire has a Bachelor's in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan.
