ABOUT US

Since 1989, Paragon Promotions has safely conducted fundraising programs in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Each year, these programs bring in millions of dollars of revenue for these schools and organizations.

Our product sales programs have proven consistently to be the most effective and financially rewarding fundraising option for our customers. At Paragon, we strive to help schools and organizations raise optimal dollars while providing the unmatched services that set us apart from other fundraising organizations.

Simply put, our programs are easy. From motivating and educating the students at the Kick-Off Assembly to counting your proceeds for you on Money Day, your partnership with Paragon will be enjoyable from start to finish – we promise!

Tom graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor of Science from the College of Business with a major in marketing. After spending five years with Sun Oil Company as a Petroleum Landman, Tom came back to Evansville to marry his wife Diane Reitz. He then began his career in Product Fundraising with Promar, Inc. as a Sale Representative and was there for 3 years. In 1989, Tom and Diane founded Paragon Promotions, Inc., using their living room as their first “warehouse space.” Tom and Diane have 3 children, Patrick, Lainie, and Sarah. Each have contributed to the growth and success of Paragon from an early age and continue to do so.

Diane and her husband, Tom, are the founders of Paragon Promotions. Since the company’s inception in 1989, Diane has served as the Chief Financial Officer and guided the company to a ten-fold sales increase. She has seen her company grow from 6 to 130 full and part-time local employees. Diane has six sisters, and all helped Paragon get its start. Two of them, Martha Reitz Steckler and Kathy Reitz, continue to actively work in the business. Tom and Diane have three children, Patrick, Lainie, and Sarah. Each of them contribute to the family business.

Martha has been employed by Paragon Promotions since 1996, and before that time she also helped her sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Tom Stone, tally order forms and pack product for Paragon fundraisers.  Martha graduated from Indiana State University with an Associates Degree in Business in 1976.  She worked for Bristol-Meyers Squibb for 19 years as a coordinator in the Marketing Services Department.  It was a natural transition to work as an outside sales representative for Paragon, and in 2005 she was promoted to Vice President of Sales.  She married for the first time at age 57 to Allen Steckler and continues to enjoy her sales job at Paragon Promotions.

Nick has been employed by Paragon Promotions since the beginning of 2022 and is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with schools and organizations to meet their fundraising needs.  He was born and raised in Evansville, IN, and now lives here with his wife and stepson. He taught 1st, 2nd and 4th grade before moving on to a career in sales.  As a former teacher, Nick knows firsthand the importance of fundraising in schools, and loves to see the funds raised enrich our schools.  The chance to work with Paragon seemed like the perfect marriage of Nick’s background in education and sales. “I sold through Paragon as a child, oversaw sales as a teacher, and now I find myself on the other side of the sale. I hope I can illuminate the benefits of working with Paragon and help your school or organization meet you financial goals!”