Chute Gerdeman’s very own, Denny Gerdeman, has been given the great honor of being inducted to the 2017 Shop! Hall of Fame. Shop! is a global non-profit trade association of more than 2,000 organizations and leading members dedicated to enhancing retail environments and experiences.
For its Hall of Fame honors each year, Shop! accepts nominations from members to recognize industry professionals with more than 25 years of experience who have reimagined the way companies market in-store and made significant contributions to the to the industry and their communities. Prior inductees and industry veterans represented esteemed companies like PepsiCo, RapidDisplays, LG Electronics, Geobel Fixture Co, and P&G. The prestigious award was presented during the Shop! Night of Honors on Thursday, November 9th at the La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, TX.
Focused on the legacy he leaves behind, Gerdeman says, “I’d like to be remembered in the industry as someone who helped make a difference. I have a big belief in nurturing and mentoring young professionals, growing our staff, and being involved with the peers in our industry. I want to help build the next wave of designers.”
Gerdeman joins this year’s fellow inductees Jim Schubert, President of Showbest Fixture Corp., John Schlegel, Managing Partner of Global Sourcing & Support Services, and Rich Carrigan, President and CEO of United Displaycraft.