Meet The Team
Management
David Janis
General Manager Operations
I began my professional career in the HVAC industry. Sales, marketing, and management proved to be a successful path. Valpak direct mail was a proven lead generation marketing source that was trackable. After 12 years in HVAC, I decided to consider other opportunities and landed at Valpak of Virginia in October of 1994. After a short time, prospecting and selling in a territory I moved into sales management. We successfully grew our team to 31 sales consultants. Two years later my role expanded to General Manager. Valpak of VA/MD provides a fantastic opportunity for all to prosper financially, be part of an extremely supportive staff, and work in an environment that includes fulfillment and fun.
Eric Biafore
Sales Team Support
I started my career in sales with Valpak’s biggest competitor in 1982 but quickly realized Valpak was the better company. With good fortune I was able to be an owner/partner in the Denver franchise in 1986-2009 then owner of the Tucson franchise from 2010-2018. In 2019 I worked as a Sales Director in LA, Dallas, Chicago, Minneapolis and then regional GM for the SW Region for Valpak corporate before joining the Valpak of Maryland & Virginia Team.
Team Leaders
Kim Wilson
Team Leader
With 23 years of Valpak experience, Kim has worked in all facets of the company, starting in sales in Virginia & later moving to management for the Maryland market. Today, she helps facilitate and manage day to day operations in both the MD and VA offices – ensuring accuracy before orders go to print as well as handling all clients’ receivables. She takes pride in executing her responsibilities flawlessly & efficiently, while maintaining solid relationships with the house accounts that she manages. Kim is also the proud mother of 3 amazing children and enjoys spending time with her handsome hubby & friends.
Shevawn Valentine
Team Leader
2024 will be my 10th year with Valpak! I have worked over the years to facilitate and manage our digital platforms for VA and MD, provide management and sales rep support, as well, I manage several key accounts, which include local and national advertisers. My Valpak team has changed through the years, however the care and appreciation I have received has never wavered, even from the time I started with this company. That has been invaluable. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, hiking, and Irish dancing (inspired by my daughter!) I am from the Fairfax area, but have lived in Stephens City, VA for 15 years with my husband and 2 children.
Graphic Design
Kristen Argonis
Graphic Designer
My name is Kristen Argonis, and I am a Graphic Designer for Valpak. For the past 7 years, I have been handling most of all new ads, postcards, and marketing materials for the Virginia and Maryland locations. I have also done ad design for the Texas location. Prior to this, I worked as an Art Director for Clipper Magazine and American Direct Mail Marketing while also successfully running my freelance business.
