CONTACT INFORMATION & BIOS

Port to Portch Sales & Marketing
PO BOX 97
Lakewood, PA 18439
Phone: 570.448.3156
PortToPorch @ aol.com

Billie Prince – Director of Sales & Marketing – Ecommerce Division

     In 1997, Billie transformed a 12 year career in retail marketing and merchandising in the Home Furnishings Industry into a specialization in ecommerce sales and marketing.   Today Billie specializes in creating avenues for manufacturers to market their products online utilizing an established online client base.
     Billie has an extensive client base that includes both existing online retailers and start-ups. From involvement with the initial launch of a product line, or a new site, her role becomes strategist, merchant, facilitator, educator and spokesperson. A comprehensive understanding of the internet and her extensive experience in the home furnishings industry allows her to bridge the gap between manufacturers and internet retailers.
     The philosophy that Billie has ingrained in all of the Port to Porch associates is “even with limited resources a company can develop strategies that will help them meet their objectives. Our job is to get them there”.   Billie has a track record of innovative, effective sales and marketing programs that have consistently increased annual sales of targeted product lines 20% to 60%.
     Billie attended Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California.
 

Penny Francis – Director of Operations – Manufacturing/Wholesale Division

     Penny recently parlayed her 20 year career as a senior level operations manager for one of the countries largest furniture importers and wholesalers into a successful consulting career.   Her role as OM provided invaluable experience in the arena of importing, warehousing, distribution, and customer service.  Penny planned, organized, and controlled the day-today actives of the company; collaborated with CEO, President, and CFO in the overall administration of the company, and was responsible for maximizing profits commensurate with the best interest of the shareholders, customers, and employees.
     Penny established operational and financial goals, performed supervisory duties of department heads, provided a high level of customer relations and service, and ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing the home furnishing industry. Of all the projects Penny was involved with over the years, she is particularly fond of the design and implementation of the JD Edwards Enterprise Software system, establishing a 750,000 sq distribution center in North Carolina, and the development and implementation of drop ship programs for mail order and ecommerce customers.
     Penny attended State University of New York in Oneonta, New York.

Mailing Address:
Port to Porch Sales & Marketing
PO Box 97.
Lakewood, PA 18439