About Newport


Dona Blunt

Dona is the President and founder of Newport Promotional Services. She has an MBA from Northwestern University, majoring in Marketing and Finance. She is part of the Speaker's Bureau for Promotional Products Association International and is past president of Promotional Products Association of Chicago. Dona loves the challenge of finding the right promotional product, at the right price, delivered on time for her clients.

In her non-working time, Dona practices yoga and is an artist, working in pastel.


Customer Comments about Dona:
"As usual, and expected, Newport Promotional Services, Inc. did a fabulous job. Dona Blunt has been so helpful to us in finding recognition gifts, awards and handouts. This is a lifetime partnership. Thanks for being a four-star organization!"

"Thank you Dona Blunt!! Your assistance, promptness and quality have kept us happy customers."

"It's a pleasure working with Newport Promotional Services. Dona and staff go out of their way to provide suggestions and good products, delivery on time. They're very courteous.."

"Even though we didn't give Dona an adequate amount of time to process our order, she went over and above to meet our deadline. We plan to use Newport for all our award needs."

Pat Rafferty

Pat has over 20 years experience in promotional product sales. She specializes in marketing programs for financial institutions, schools and many other corporations. Pat loves to travel, tries to golf and is always looking for the next new promotional item!


Customer Comments about Pat:
"Pat Rafferty has been the most efficient and lively salesperson for advertising materials we ever had."

"She is very responsive to our needs and is always looking to go the extra mile to service our account."

"Pat Rafferty is terrific! She's always willing to 'search out' the market for the product you want. She's efficient and follows through from A to Z."


Betty Rodriguez

Betty Rodriguez, during her 10+ years of promotional products industry experience, has earned a solid reputation for quickly understanding her customer's marketing challenges, developing innovative solutions to fit every budget, and delivering exceptional client service.

Prior to serving in the promotional products industry, Betty had extensive experience in financial services, working closely with companies to design customized products to provide outstanding financial results.


Customer Comments about Betty:
"I needed a quick turnaround time on gifts for our annual conference in Las Vegas. The audience was very demanding and so many things could have gone wrong with this rush order. Betty kept a watchful eye on my order and kept me completely informed throughout process. Everything was delivered on time, and I received so many complements on the gifts she'd recommended."

"Betty always brings fresh ideas to us for customer promotions. She's proactive and creative - it's like having another marketer on staff for me!"