#7 Larry Zavadil & Justin Zavadil

American Solutions for Business (asi/120075)

2021 Rank: #10

Larry Zavadil – CEO

Industry Experience: 33 years

Previous Appearances on Power 50: 16

Justin Zavadil – President

Industry Experience: 25 years

Previous Appearances on Power 50: 8

Collectively, the Zavadils have more than half a century of experience in the promo industry, and that seasoned perspective has helped this father-and-son team continue to zoom up the Power 50. In 2016, they ranked 49th on the list. Now for the second year in a row, the pair are in the top 10. The employee-owned Top 40 distributor, ASB has become known for its adaptability – embracing technology, excelling in social media thanks to the younger perspective of Taylor Borst and her team and pivoting to PPE early on in the pandemic. The Zavadils are also laser-focused on supporting their 600-plus sales associates, whether by assisting affiliates with acquisitions or holding in-person events to connect them with high-value suppliers.