Los Angeles-based manufacturer expands Texas presence with San Antonio and Austin team.

October 22, 2020, Commerce, CA – DeskMakers has expanded its sales force with the addition of Melissa Ehrman and Kristen Benavides of Pinkgemini. With over 45 years combined experience, the duo join DeskMakers and Scale 1:1 as independent sales representatives covering the San Antonio and Austin territories.

An architectural and design products specialist for more than 25 years, Melissa Ehrman’s background in textiles, hard surfaces, decorative and functional wall solutions as well as furniture for the commercial, healthcare and high-end residential markets make her the ideal person to lead efforts in the growing Austin and San Antonio area.

Kristen Benavides joined Pinkgemini in 2020 after 22 years in corporate and healthcare interiors. Her passion and strengths lie in learning new product and helping clients find the perfect solution for their projects. To that end, Kristen is a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS) and Fitwel Building Certification holder. Together with Melissa, the duo is focused on providing exemplary customer service and serving as partners to clients throughout the design process.

Part of Pinkgemini’s success lies in their ability to connect with forward thinking manufacturers to create functional, aesthetically appealing, and well-thought-out interior environments. DeskMakers and Scale 1:1 align with that vision and round out the Pinkgemini offering with a broad selection of furniture products. “Melissa and Pinkgemini have built a solid foundation for generating long-lasting relationships and creating partnerships in this industry. As we continue to grow our efforts in the Texas marketplace, we’re looking to our partners at Pinkgemini to lead the way.” said Vice President and National Sales Manager of DeskMakers, John Whichard. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with Melissa and Kristen. Their know-how is crucial to our future growth in San Antonio, Austin and beyond.”

Pinkgemini will report to Mitch Godwin, DeskMakers Sales Director based in Dallas, the site of DeskMakers newestmanufa cturing facility. To learn more, visit Pinkgemini online at pinkgeminireps.com. The team can also be reached at the following:

Melissa Ehrman: 210.317.1685 // melissa@pinkgeminireps.com
Kristen Benavides: 210.861.2801 // kristen@pinkgeminireps.com

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About DeskMakers
Based in Los Angeles, DeskMakers is a leading manufacturer of tables and workstations for private and open plan offices. Offering custom-capabilities and attention to detail, their passion is to enrich the lives of customers by providing them with tailored solutions that meet their design needs. With an endless array of sizes and configurations, in a variety of finish and material options, DeskMakers is recognized as the ultimate source for design-flexibility in office furniture. For more information, visit www.deskmakers.com.