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 x19
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 x19
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
(Showroom Manager)
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x10
Fax: (404) 521-0940

Burke Price
(Assistant Showroom Manager)
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x10
Fax: (404) 521-0940

Brittany Prince Waters
(Director of Marketing)
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x10
Fax: (404) 521-0940
Back Office

KELLY PATCHETT
(VP Operations)
Phone: (404) 521-0840 x32
Fax: (404) 521-0940

Tracie Johnson
(Commissions & Contracts)
Phone: (352) 989-4417

Maria Wood
(Commissions)
Phone: (404) 521-0840

Michael Joseph
(Accounts Payable & Receivable)
Phone: (954) 384-1021
Fax: (954) 384-9009

Donald Werkstell
(Payroll Specialist)
Phone: (817) 721-4676
Fax: (561) 200-4765