Meet The Team

Management

Team Member David Janis

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

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

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

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

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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.