Doc Johnson Nominated for 5 XBIZ Exec Awards

LOS ANGELES — Doc Johnson’s team has received five nominations in the 2017 XBIZ Exec Awards, to be held at the Andaz Hotel on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip in January. 

The online industry edition of the 2017 XBIZ Exec Awards will take place at an exclusive ceremony on Jan. 10, followed by the retail edition on Jan. 11.

The Doc Johnson nominees are:

Business Development Exec of the Year: Kristen Denton

Marketing Exec of the Year: Erica Braverman 

Progressive Leadership Award: Chad Braverman 

Brand Ambassador of the Year: Steven Guarino

Senior Leadership Award: Kerin De Francis

Selection of nominees was based on a multitude of factors, including leadership ability, business acumen, positive community influence and overall career success as submitted by industry peers via the social network XBIZ.net.

“Doc Johnson would like to thank XBIZ and their entire staff for the five XBIZ Executive Awards nominations,” said Ron Braverman, founder and CEO of Doc Johnson. “Not only are these nominations a huge honor, but they also speak volumes about the hard work and dedication of the entire Doc Johnson team. I am very proud of each one of the nominees for being recognized by their peers for their hard work.”

The XBIZ Exec Awards spotlight outstanding individuals who play an essential role in the success of prominent brands. The award categories cover a range of occupations that make up the organizational chart of industry enterprises, covering business development, marketing, management, and more.

For more information on Doc Johnson, visit DocJohnson.com or follow the veteran pleasure products manufacturer on Twitter, InstagramTumblr or YouTube.

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