For over 35 years Lynn has built a sterling reputation as a leader in dynamic digital networks that entertain, inform and engage consumers. Across a range of verticals, PTG maintains a portfolio of blue chip and best-in-class clients including Best Buy, Target, Guess, Disney, Neiman Marcus, American Eagle Outfitters, Sodexo, Darden Restaurants, Fidelity, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce and more.
Lynn has forged and maintains key partnerships with strategic heavyweights like Samsung and Bose to offer the best, most current technologies available in the industry.
As a successful woman entrepreneur, operating businesses in real estate, fashion, technology and design, she passionately supports women-owned businesses and directly mentors young entrepreneurs.
2003 - Present | Founder, CEO and President, Promotion Technology Group
Headquartered in Wixom, MI, PTG is a nationwide leader in the audio/video industry enhancing the customer experience for a broad set of prestigious brands for more than 15 years.
1986 – 2002 | Founder, Business Television (BTV)
Lynn’s first startup, BTV quickly grew into a national audio/video solutions provider. In 2002 BTV was successfully marketed and sold to an investor group.
Learn what Lynn’s term, “Ambience Marketing” is all about. The book reflects on Lynn’s experience with in-store multimedia marketing from its inception to today’s tools for Network and Digital merchandising.
Bill Fons is an industry veteran who brings with him 30+ years of Audio Visual experience. Bill is very active in the Global AV Industry and is a regular contributor to AVIXA, NSCA, and Commercial Integrator Magazine. Bill is currently an Executive Board Member of the PSNI Global Alliance and has a firm belief that a company’s long term success is directly linked to their ability to fulfill the needs of their staff. Bill and his wife Jennifer are Michigan natives with two boys, one girl, and a large gentle giant dog named Bo Jangles.
As Executive Vice President, Deborah believes that investing in the people at PTG is the foundation for success. She is equipped with a wide range of experience in training, change management, and process development/implementation. She is a team player and excels in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Deb recognizes the importance of creating a positive work culture and strives to develop and maintain lasting relationships both internally and externally, ultimately leading to a positive and successful work environment.
Deborah is an active member of the community and loves volunteering her time and making a positive impact. As the proud mother of three boys, she is well equipped to multitask and tackle even the most unpredictable of circumstances.
Justin Nickles has a BBA from The University of Michigan-Dearborn with a major in Finance and has been with PTG since 2011. He has experience in change management processes as well as procuring and implementing new IT solutions.
Justin is currently the Director of Finance and IT administrator to all internal IT systems and has a passion for emerging technology and making everyone’s work day easier. He has won Employee of the Year (2015) as well the Presidential Award (2017) at PTG.
When he’s not working in Finance and IT here at PTG, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Briana is the Director of HR at PTG, where she manages all recruiting, payroll, performance management, benefit enrollment/maintenance and more.
Briana graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. She began her career as an Office Manager for a small automotive consulting company. Looking for a new challenge, she joined PTG in 2010 and has been growing with them ever since. She enjoys working for and with the wonderful team at PTG.
When Briana is away from PTG she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two young daughters. She loves being outdoors, working out, and she has a soft spot for Meals on Wheels, where she volunteers her time each week.
Joe has been with PTG since 2010, first as Director of Information Systems, then as Director of Integrated Services & Technology, and currently as VP of Technology. These roles have progressed from a purely internal facing position to more and more client related activities (which he enjoys!).
He has been involved with technology for longer that he would like to admit and prior to joining PTG he has enjoyed success in positions such as software engineer, database designer, development team manager, networking and communications engineer, security compliance officer, innovation consultant and educator in industries as varied as wholesale warehousing/distribution/logistics, healthcare/hospital management, finance, and chemical/crop sciences.
Joe loves technology, but not just for the sake of technology but rather as a useable and sensible tool for the people who are touched by it. He always puts the people first, period.
Joe joined Promotion in 2003 and serves as various roles thru the years including working in Design and Engineering, Sales, Project Management and working closely with vendors developing new business.
Today Joe's key responsibilities are working with our North American network of servicers and installers to insure we have qualified technicians for all the technical work done in the field along with providing technical support for sales, project managers and customer service reps.
Mr. Holowicki also has over 35 years of experience in the electronics industry primarily in distribution of component level parts for the service industry.
Katelyn joined PTG in 2013 and has grown up in the organization, starting in Customer Service and progressing into Account Management about a year later. It didn’t take long for her to understand the power of commercial AV/IT networks, and has developed a passion for helping companies find the audio and digital solutions that help them effectively communicate with their customers through sight, sound and touch.
Today, Katelyn is thrilled about working with the awesome team of PTG Account Managers and Business Development Representatives to deepen our relationships with our clients and help educate on the ever evolving space of commercial technology.
In her free time, Katelyn enjoys spending time with her friends and family and her English Bulldog, Moose.
