Meet our Executive Team
Hal B. Stone
President
Our founder and President, Hal Stone has over 30 years experience in
the promotional products industry. He was one of the first owners of
computerized embroidery machines in SoCal and has continued to be an
industry leader. Hal has been involved in the concert merchandise
industry since the formation of Winterland. Over the years, Hal has
provided tour merchandise and VIP packages for thousands of concert
tours in addition to an impressive roster of corporate accounts. He
holds a degree in graphic design from UCLA which helps give him an edge
by applying his design skills to all projects.
Alana Wexler
Vice President, Sales
Our VP of Sales, Alana Wexler, has been with SMI since graduating
college. With 16 years of industry experience, Alana combines her
degree in Fashion and Retail Management with her extensive promotional
products knowledge to find the right product for any given project. She
has developed relationships with vendors that allow pricing that other
companies cannot offer and she can make things happen. Alana has worked
on Cast and Crew Wrap Gifts for dozens of TV Shows and Movie
productions, in addition to working on hundreds of concert tours and
many corporate accounts over the years.
Derek Stone
Vice President, Marketing
Our VP of Marketing, Derek Stone, has been part of the SMI family for
10 years after completing his degree in business/marketing. Derek’s
attention to detail ensures that everything is done precisely and all
details are covered. His clients count on his accurate price quotes and
detailed mock ups that ensure they know exactly what they are getting.
Derek has developed extensive client relationship and built a large
roster of clients while still giving each customer the attention they
need.