Our Team

 
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Emily Gottschalk, Founder & CEO

Founder and CEO of The Garr Group, Emily has over 30 years of experience in Marketing, Product Development, Distribution and Procurement. She currently sits on Walmart’s Women’s Advisory Board and is a Director on several other Boards including Anixa Biosciences and OpenDor Media.  Emily is a graduate of Cornell University. 

 
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Jeff Schillen, EVP of Sales

Jeff graduated from Long Island University with a BS in Marketing/ Economics. He joined Ampex Corp. as a Sales Representative and rose to the position of Eastern Regional Sales Manager before leaving to open his own business, Platter Puss Records, a five-store retail operation. After selling that chain, Jeff and his partners founded Diamond Entertainment Corp whose customers included major retailers such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Walgreens. After Diamond Entertainment was acquired by The Garr Group Jeff was was appointed Executive Vice President of Sales.