Meet the Team
Principals
Peter schauben
(President and Managing Partner)
entered the retail gift industry in California in 1971. In 1975,he branched out into the wholesale arena with management in sales specializing in artisan based unique fashion, accessories and giftware.Peter is the founder of Gift for Life, a unified voice for the Gift Industry in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6621
Fax: (404) 521-0940
Doug Cofiell
(Executive Vice President and Partner)
began his career as a sales rep developing several territories in the Mid-Atlantic region and learning the ropes of the gift and home industry. In June of 2020, Cofiell entered into a partnership for co-ownership for Appelman Schauben. Appelman Schauben welcomes his exceptional leadership skills, innovative vision and strategic approach in reforming Appelman Schauben’s company culture and dynamic.
Phone: (305) 386-1827
Fax: (305) 752-1282
Sales Vice Presidents
Mary Crist
(Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing)
Division II Sales
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6619
Fax: (404) 521-0940
Diana Blackburn
(Vice President Sales & Administration)
Division I Sales
Phone: (305) 386-1827
Fax: (305) 752-1282
Atlanta Showroom Staff
Alicia Chimento
(Senior Executive Administrator)
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6612
Fax: (404) 521-0940
Burke Price
(Showroom Manager)
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6620
Fax: (404) 521-0940
Brittany Waters
(Director of Marketing)
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6613
Fax: (404) 521-0940
Ashley Wilson
(Operations)
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6614
Fax: (404) 521-0940
Sandy Webb
(Customer Service)
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6616
Fax: (404) 521-0940
Back Office
KELLY PATCHETT
(VP Operations)
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6615
Fax: (404) 521-0940
Maria Wood
(Commissions)
Phone: (404) 521-0840
Donald Werkstell
(Payroll Specialist)
Phone: (817) 721-4676
Fax: (561) 200-4765