About Us

Schauben & Co is a premier multi-line sales organization serving the southeastern United States, featuring an Atlanta Showroom that is second to none in providing visionary direction to brands and retailers alike. More than just on-trend, our team provides an energetic approach to the future of the brands we represent and the retailers we sell to.

Our showroom is central to our existence. Our dedication to displaying brands in ways that stimulate the imagination has earned us a position as the cornerstone of AmericasMart’s AtlantaNext project, and we are very proud of our showroom space.

 

Our Team

Founded in 1994 by Louise Appelman and Peter Schauben, the Schauben & Co team combines decades of gift and home industry experience with a dedication to letting the brands we sell shine, and we are ready, willing, and able to service the needs of our customers. Our 25 member sales force serves North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, and Florida. The Caribbean, Central and South America territories are handled by our bi-lingual export specialist, who over the last 30 years who has developed a loyal clientele. In addition, we are honored to service accounts spread throughout the United States.

Principals

Peter schauben

Peter Schauben

President and Managing Partner

Peter 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

Doug Cofiell

Doug Cofiell

Executive Vice President and Partner

Doug 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 Schauben & Co. Schauben & Co welcomes his exceptional leadership skills, innovative vision and strategic approach in reforming Schauben & Co’s company culture and dynamic.

Phone: (305) 386-1827

Sales Vice Presidents

Diana Blackburn

Diana Blackburn

Executive Vice President of Sales, Sales Manager - Division I Sales

Diana Blackburn is the Senior Vice President of Sales for our Division I. She has 35 years of experience in sales and sales management. Based in Miami, Diana oversees and works with Export Key Accounts.

Phone: (305) 386-1827

Shelley Foland

Shelley Foland

Vice President of Sales - Division II Sales

Shelley Foland is the Vice President of Sales for Division II. Shelley brings over 30 years of experience with an impressive background in sales, sales management, and as former CEO of several companies. Her expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth and innovation.

Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6624

Atlanta Showroom Staff

In our showroom, our 4 full-time highly trained sales professionals are available to serve you daily, Monday through Friday, and upon request can provide phone, facetime and zoom appointments.

Alicia Chimento

Alicia Chimento

Senior Executive Administrator

Alicia Chimento is the Atlanta Showroom Manager with 20 years of experience in the gift & home and apparel industries. She oversees all showroom operations and serves as the company’s executive administrator.

Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6612

Burke Price

Burke Price

Showroom Manager

Burke Price is the Assistant Showroom Manager with 7 years of experience in the gift & home industry. She oversees customer service as well as being an onsite visual coordinator.

Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6620

Brittany Waters

Brittany Waters

Director of Marketing

Brittany Waters is the Director of Marketing with 10 years of experience in the gift & home industry. She oversees floor plans as well as being an onsite visual coordinator.

Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6613

Ashley Wilson

Ashley Wilson

Operations

Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6614

Sandy Webb

Sandy Webb

Customer Service

Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6616

 

 

Back Office

KELLY PATCHETT

Kelly Patchett

VP Operations

Kelly Patchett is the Vice President of Operations with 18 years of experience in the gift industry and is our main contact for IT, HR, Commissions and Operations.

Phone: (404) 521-0840 x6615

Sandy Webb

Maria Wood

Commissions

Phone: (404) 521-0840