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WHO’S WHO
Cheri Curry New rep will focus on Topco’s
private label program
Topco Sales has brought on Cheri Curry
Steve Volponi Seasoned vet joins Zero Tolerance,
as its newest sales account manager.
Evolved Novelties
A seasoned industry member with
Steve Volponi is bringing his years
a career rooted in sales development,
of experience to Zero Tolerance
Curry will be responsible for building
Entertainment and Evolved Novelties
B2B relationships trainings while
as the sister companies’ newest sales
reinforcing Topco Sales’ Private Label
representative.
Program as the company enters its
“I’m extremely excited to join this
second year of leadership under COO
company, and for the opportunity to
Autumn O’Bryan.
work for the team that runs it,” the 12-
“Cheri is a familiar face who is well
year Devil’s Film veteran said. “You’re
liked and respected in our industry,”
never too old to learn new things, and I
O’Bryan said. “She has a diverse
couldn’t have landed in a better place.”
background in sales, marketing
Added ZT/Evolved president Greg
and business development, which is
A., “Steve is a welcome addition for
exactly what Topco Sales needs for its
both video and toy. His experience and
growing team, and her experience with
personality are the perfect combination
lubricants will be an asset as we delve
for us, and we’re expecting great things
deeper into our USA-based private label
this coming year for all our brands.”
capabilities. Her enthusiasm and gusto
Zero Tolerance’s portfolio of imprints
is contagious.”
includes Third Degree Films, Diabolic
Curry said, “Topco Sales has become
Video Productions, Addicted 2 Girls and
a cohesive team with a clear sense
Gender X, and the company distributes
of purpose because of Autumn’s
Hustler Video and Harmony Films.
leadership and they exude a universal
“I’m getting to work with good
sense of joy that you don’t see every
people,” Volponi concluded. “Tony
day, which made it fun the minute
Cleary has been helping me learn the
I came on board,” Curry said. “I’m
lines today, and there is a lot to take
genuinely excited to see what we can
in. But I can tell it’s gonna be pretty
accomplish together, as a team.”
awesome. It’s different; I’m not like the
Curry can be reached anytime
one-man show now. I can concentrate
at cheri.curry@topcosales.us.
on picking up Greg’s knowledge, and
Photo by Chris King/@ReelSeduction
learning toys.”
Call Volponi at (818) 678-1779,
ext. 117 or (818) 470-3525, or email
stevev@myevolved.com.
Jeff Waterstreet
Longtime employee celebrates 40
Sara Jay Adult performer moves
years at Eldorado Trading
into talent management
Management and staff at adult
distributor Eldorado Trading Co. are
celebrating Jeff Waterstreet, who racked
up four decades with the company.
“Through his 40 years at Eldorado,
Jeff’s career has grown from the
warehouse to his current position as
account manager on the sales team,”
said Wanda Garland, CEO and CFO for
Eldorado. “He experienced Eldorado’s
transition from the paraphernalia
industry to pleasure products with
unwavering ease. I want to extend a
huge thank you for Jeff’s dedication to
Eldorado.”
In the summer of ’77, Waterstreet
was job-hunting when he saw an ad
in the paper for a packing position at
Eldorado. For three years he worked
in the warehouse until he was offered
a job in sales. Since then Waterstreet
has seen Eldorado transition from
distributing smoking paraphernalia
to selling adult toys, novelties and
lingerie.
“I have really enjoyed working
with the people around me,” said
Waterstreet. “Sarah, my sales support,
AVN Hall of Fame performer/director Sara Jay
expands the offerings of her company Wyde Syde
Entertainment to now include management services
for both male and female talent.
Jay has signed Florida starlet Nina Kayy and Las
Vegas male talent Rome Major as the first clients on
her roster. “I have been in adult over 15 years and
seen just about everything and anything,” she said. “I
want to help up and coming performers from avoiding
all of the pitfalls of the adult industry. I love this
business. It’s time for me to help guide performers so
they can realize their hopes and dreams. If you are
interested in management services feel free to contact
me.’’
Jay distributes her Wyde Syde movies through
Pure Play Media. On social media, she boasts more
than 712,000 followers on Twitter and 1.2 million
followers on Instagram. Her #SaraJayTV Channel on
YouTube just passed 116,000 subscriptions with
22,000,000-plus views. She is part of the VNA Girls
Network along with various adult stars, including Julia
Ann, Vicky Vette, Penny Pax, Nikki Benz, Sunny Lane
and Tasha Reign.
Email her at sara@sarajay.com.
has been a great help and the sales
department works well together as a
team. You don’t feel like you’re working
alone when you are on a solid team like
ours.”
For more, visit Eldorado.net.
Samantha Rone
Starlet launches BlownByRone.com with VNA network
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Samantha Rone, in collaboration with Vicky Vette, has launched the site
BlownByRone.com.
Rone’s site is mobile friendly, which means fans can live stream cam shows
from their phones. Rone says she’ll be going above and beyond for site
members, including performing in regular live shows, and bringing them
exclusive content.
“I am absolutely thrilled to team with the VNA network in launching my
brand-new site,” Rone said. “While many of you don’t know, I picked my porn
name because of my love for Australian street artist Rone. I brought a little piece
of him to my website, giving it a graffiti-type feel that I feel is unique and will
help me stand out from the crowd. I am all about my fans, and I am sure they are
going to love my new site!”
“Adding Samantha is a no-brainer,” Vette said. “She’s young, enthusiastic and
interactive with her fan base. I am impressed that she has shot so much content
for her site while keeping busy as a performer.
“We are not quite done adding sites this year to the VNA, so stay tuned.”
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