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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
WHO’S WHO
Natalia Starr
Performer launches official site
with VNA Network
Natalia Starr, a 2018 nominee for AVN
Female Performer of the Year and a
Penthouse Pet, has launched her official
site with Vicky Vette’s VNA Network.
NataliaStarr.com has a new design,
tour, promo video and members area
and is optimized for mobile.
“I am thrilled with the look and feel
of my new official site,” Starr said. “I
think my fans are going to love it. It’s
nice to have a well-designed site that’s
easy to navigate. I am excited to have a
new home with the VNA and am going
to be shooting tons of new stuff for the
site. I hope my fans like the new site as
much as I do.”
Vicky Vette added, “I’ve known
Natalia and her sister Natasha for a
number of years casually. When Natalia
asked me to set up a new site for her,
I jumped on the chance. Natalia has
more than proven her star power in the
industry. She shoots quality content
and is a hard worker. I am more than
happy to have her join the VNA family.
I am amazed and proud that we have
now over 35 sites.”
For more information, email
vicky@vettenationlive.com.
Laurie Fehler
Eldorado Trading Company
celebrates 40-year employee
Eldorado Trading Company is
celebrating Human Resources Manager
Laurie Fehler for her 40 years of service
and dedication.
“It’s been great working with Laurie
over the past 40 years,” said Wanda
Garland, Eldorado CEO. “We’ve shared
many experiences that have created a
lot of wonderful memories. During her
tenure here, Laurie has experienced
Eldorado transitioning from smoking
paraphernalia to the 19,000 adult
industry products we carry today.”
In the spring of 1978, Fehler’s then
roommate was working at Eldorado
and heard they were hiring a secretary.
Fehler applied and got the job, thinking
it would be temporary. Throughout
her 40 years at Eldorado, she has filled
a variety of roles. Now that there are
more than 100 employees, Fehler serves
as the human resources manager.
“I have never been bored at
Eldorado,” Fehler said. “I have been
very blessed to have both opportunities
and challenges throughout the years. ...
“Owners Wanda and Larry Garland
always encouraged personal growth and
for us to enjoy our lives,” she added.
“They, along with many co-workers,
customers and vendors, have been great
mentors and family.”
For more, visit Eldorado.net.
Richie Harris
Sales vet exits pjur Group USA
to focus on other businesses
Lee Negri New president installed at National/Universal
Richie Harris, who has headed pjur
Distributors
Group USA since its start in 1996,
Taylor Made Enterprises has named Lee Negri as
is leaving the company to focus his
attention on his other businesses.
president of National Distribution/Universal
pjur Group, which is based in
Distributors.
Luxembourg, bought out Harris and
business partner Jack Palmquist and
“I am excited and honored to be promoted to
will take over operations of pjur Group
the role of president,” Negri said. “Having been
USA.
welcomed into Scott Taylor’s organization eight
Harris and Palmquist, in the
meantime, plan to focus on other
years ago truly continues to be such an incredible
businesses that over recent years have
experience with so many opportunities. I look
grown and demand more attention. The
duo own Lucom USA and market the
forward to building on the incredible foundation
Rock Solid Brand, the “jugular vein of
that Scott has put into place.”
the cock ring business.”
Harris also has developed a large
“Lee has done an amazing job over the years
male herbal supplement business
and it’s high time that he is recognized for his
with brands that include Black Lion
and Python. New products in both
excellent leadership in making National/Universal
categories will launch at the upcoming
what it is today,” said Taylor, CEO of the Taylor Made
AMNE Founders Show in Burbank,
California.
Enterprises group of companies.
Rock Solid also has a private
Negri’s promotion to president of National/
branding program that is active in more
Universal comes as he is celebrating his 30th year
than 40 retail chains. “It’s Amazon
proofing your business in a very fast-
in the industry, joining National/Universal in 2010
turning category,” said Harris. The
to play a significant role in its transition from DVD
company does private brands in the
herbal classification.
distributor to a one-stop company that carries up to
Harris is also CEO of Premium
20,000 items.
Fulfillment Services. “The idea is to
service businesses and save money
“I am very fortunate and thankful to have such
collectively for value for all,” said
an incredible team throughout our entire
Harris, who also does brand consulting.
“There is life after pjur!” he joked.
organization,” Negri said. “It’s not often that you
get to work side-by-side with a group that shares
similar goals and works so closely together.”
For more, call (800) 586-1915.
Leilani Whitney Fantasy Lingerie managing director promoted to president
Leilani Whitney, managing director of Fantasy Lingerie, has been promoted to president
of the company.
“I am both grateful and excited for the opportunity and responsibility of this position
and I thank Scott Taylor for his continued belief and support in my abilities,” Fantasy
Lingerie President Leilani Whitney said. “I strive for and look forward to Fantasy Lingerie’s
continued growth as an award-winning company and a leading innovator within the
industry.”
Whitney succeeds the position from company owner Scott Taylor, who continues on as
its CEO. Whitney has managed Fantasy Lingerie since 2012,
“I have the ultimate confidence in Leilani’s ability to continue to lead Fantasy Lingerie
into a successful future,” Fantasy Lingerie owner and CEO Scott Taylor said. “In her new
role she will truly be able to showcase her talent as a leader.”
As Fantasy Lingerie’s president, Whitney will continue to be active in all aspects of the
company’s business, including product development, production, sales and marketing.
The 23-year industry veteran has been instrumental in Fantasy Lingerie’s climb as an
intimate apparel leader, with back-to-back wins for Best Lingerie Manufacturer at the
2017 and 2018 AVN Awards.
To view the current collections, visit FantasyLingerie.net.
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