{"id":68799,"date":"2026-03-19T11:59:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=68799"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:59:16","slug":"pulse-technology-rewards-its-top-performing-team-members-with-presidents-club-retreat-to-italy-spain-and-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2026\/03\/pulse-technology-rewards-its-top-performing-team-members-with-presidents-club-retreat-to-italy-spain-and-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulse Technology Rewards its Top-Performing Team Members with President\u2019s Club Retreat to Italy, Spain and France"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Schaumburg, IL (March 17, 2026)<\/em> \u2014 Here\u2019s a \u201cperk\u201d you don\u2019t find at too many companies \u2013 a cruise from Rome to Barcelona, and along the French Riviera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then, Pulse Technology, a five-time recipient of an annual \u201cBest Places to Work\u201d award, isn\u2019t your average company. This technology company serving the IT, managed print services, audio visual and other needs of businesses throughout the Midwest and beyond, recently rewarded its top-performing employees for their 2025 contributions with a ten-day getaway cruise from Rome to Barcelona and along the French Riviera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trip is the latest example of the company\u2019s President\u2019s Club, which provides incentive vacations every year. In previous years, Pulse President\u2019s Club winners vacationed in the Dominican Republic, Hawaii, Alaska and Cancun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-A-1024x852.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-A-1024x852.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-A-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-A-100x83.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-A-768x639.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s recipients included Mildret Delgadillo, administration manager; Andris Hansen, IT specialist; Gerry Rios, installer; Rick Silva, senior service technician; Paul Miceli, director, audio visual; Tim Branion, senior account executive; Greg Fox, large account furniture executive; Nancy Mathena, furniture sales; Abigail Mancione, furniture designer; Joelle Christie, senior IT engineer; Chip Miceli, CEO; and Terry Miceli, travel and event coordinator and assistant to the CEO. In all, 21 people were included on the cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-B-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-B-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-B-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-B-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-B-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The itinerary included visits to Rome, Naples, Menton (France), Genoa, Italy, Villefranche (France), Valencia (Spain), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Palamos and Barcelona, Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terry Miceli, travel and event coordinator and assistant to the CEO, said, \u201cThere were so many events to choose from \u2013 excursions, touring a winery, touring Genoa (Italy), and other cities along the way. The ship was great; the food and service were fabulous.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Branion, who leads the sales effort at Pulse\u2019s Merrillville, Indiana location, has been with the company for eight years and this was his fourth President\u2019s Club vacation. He said, \u201cBy far, this was the most amazing trip ever. Chip and the team went out of their way to make this a special trip! I studied Roman history in college, so seeing Pompei was incredible.\u201d Branion, who previously worked for Xerox and Circuit City, said, \u201cI\u2019ve never worked at a place where I could call the owner; I can\u2019t convey enough my appreciation for what they do for us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-C-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-C-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-C-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-C-75x100.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Presidents-Club-C-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Delgadillo said, \u201cThis was a 1000% great trip. There is so much beauty over there; it was my first time on a cruise and my first time to Europe. Each place had its own beauty. I loved all of it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vince Miceli, vice president, said, \u201cWe are all proud of everyone who earned their place on this getaway. The trip was a celebration of the hard work, dedication, and excellence that our top performers bring to the company every day. Their commitment to success continues to drive our growth, and I\u2019m already looking forward to seeing who will join us next year!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Pulse Technology<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pulsetechnology.com\">Pulse Technology<\/a> is a leader in the field of print management, network services (IT), audio-visual (AV) and other office solutions including furniture design and sales, office products, mailing equipment and their supplies, with a history dating back to 1955. The company celebrated its 70th anniversary in June 2025, recognized by industry, state and business officials at its Schaumburg headquarters. Pulse Technology is the re-branded name for several well-known area businesses: Des Plaines Office Equipment, McShane\u2019s, and Kramer Leonard. Headquarters are in Schaumburg, Illinois, with a location also in Merrillville, Indiana, and a service area that includes southern Wisconsin. Pulse Technology continues to expand its offerings to meet the technology and business needs of companies throughout the Midwest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The firm provides products and services to a diverse client base that includes schools, hospitals, law offices, accounting firms, and financial institutions, among others. The firm has won the Sharp Document\u2019s Hyakuman Kai award for sales excellence since 1988, the Elite Dealer by <em>ENX Magazine<\/em> since 2007 and was named to the Inc. 5000 list for fastest-growing businesses across the United States. Pulse Technology has also won the Better Business Bureau\u2019s Torch Award and is a multiple-year recipient of the ENX Magazine Difference Maker recognition. Pulse Technology has also been selected for the \u201cBest Places to Work in Illinois\u201d list for 2021-2025. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Schaumburg, IL (March 17, 2026) \u2014 Here\u2019s a \u201cperk\u201d you don\u2019t find at too many companies \u2013 a cruise from Rome to Barcelona, and along the French Riviera. But then, Pulse Technology, a five-time recipient of an annual \u201cBest Places to Work\u201d award, isn\u2019t your average company. This technology company serving the IT, managed print services, audio visual and other needs of businesses throughout the Midwest and beyond, recently rewarded its top-performing employees for their 2025 contributions with a ten-day getaway cruise from Rome to Barcelona and along the French Riviera. The trip is the latest example of the company\u2019s President\u2019s Club, which provides incentive vacations every year. In previous years, Pulse President\u2019s Club winners vacationed in the Dominican Republic, Hawaii, Alaska and Cancun. This year\u2019s recipients included Mildret Delgadillo, administration manager; Andris Hansen, IT specialist; Gerry Rios, installer; Rick Silva, senior service technician; Paul Miceli, director, audio visual; Tim Branion, senior account executive; Greg Fox, large account furniture executive; Nancy Mathena, furniture sales; Abigail Mancione, furniture designer; Joelle Christie, senior IT engineer; Chip Miceli, CEO; and Terry Miceli, travel and event coordinator and assistant to the CEO. In all, 21 people were included on the cruise. The itinerary included visits to Rome, Naples, Menton (France), Genoa, Italy, Villefranche (France), Valencia (Spain), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Palamos and Barcelona, Spain. Terry Miceli, travel and event coordinator and assistant to the CEO, said, \u201cThere were so many events to choose from \u2013 excursions, touring a winery, touring Genoa (Italy), and other cities along the way. The ship was great; the food and service were fabulous.\u201d Branion, who leads the sales effort at Pulse\u2019s Merrillville, Indiana location, has been with the company for eight years and this was his fourth President\u2019s Club vacation. He said, \u201cBy far, this was the most amazing trip ever. Chip and the team went out of their way to make this a special trip! I studied Roman history in college, so seeing Pompei was incredible.\u201d Branion, who previously worked for Xerox and Circuit City, said, \u201cI\u2019ve never worked at a place where I could call the owner; I can\u2019t convey enough my appreciation for what they do for us.\u201d Delgadillo said, \u201cThis was a 1000% great trip. There is so much beauty over there; it was my first time on a cruise and my first time to Europe. Each place had its own beauty. I loved all of it!\u201d Vince Miceli, vice president, said, \u201cWe are all proud of everyone who earned their place on this getaway. The trip was a celebration of the hard work, dedication, and excellence that our top performers bring to the company every day. Their commitment to success continues to drive our growth, and I\u2019m already looking forward to seeing who will join us next year!&#8221; ### About Pulse TechnologyPulse Technology is a leader in the field of print management, network services (IT), audio-visual (AV) and other office solutions including furniture design and sales, office products, mailing equipment and their supplies, with a history dating back to 1955. The company celebrated its 70th anniversary in June 2025, recognized by industry, state and business officials at its Schaumburg headquarters. Pulse Technology is the re-branded name for several well-known area businesses: Des Plaines Office Equipment, McShane\u2019s, and Kramer Leonard. Headquarters are in Schaumburg, Illinois, with a location also in Merrillville, Indiana, and a service area that includes southern Wisconsin. Pulse Technology continues to expand its offerings to meet the technology and business needs of companies throughout the Midwest. The firm provides products and services to a diverse client base that includes schools, hospitals, law offices, accounting firms, and financial institutions, among others. The firm has won the Sharp Document\u2019s Hyakuman Kai award for sales excellence since 1988, the Elite Dealer by ENX Magazine since 2007 and was named to the Inc. 5000 list for fastest-growing businesses across the United States. Pulse Technology has also won the Better Business Bureau\u2019s Torch Award and is a multiple-year recipient of the ENX Magazine Difference Maker recognition. Pulse Technology has also been selected for the \u201cBest Places to Work in Illinois\u201d list for 2021-2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[3521],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68799"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68799"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68804,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68799\/revisions\/68804"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}