ABOUT GPI
Our Team
Michael Fisher
President and General Manager
Erin Gagne
Logistics Coordinator
Arianne Hutchins
Senior Account Manager, Marketing Manager
Al Ullman
Account Manager
Derek Weston
Project Manager
Noni Goldman
Administrative Assistant
Michael Fisher
President and General Manager
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Mike has led Grand Prix International as President and General Manager since 1999. He took over the company from his father, John Fisher, who founded GPI in 1978 after careers with Montgomery Ward and Milton Bradley. Mike is committed to continuing GPI’s 40-year track record of success in product sourcing, custom manufacturing, product safety testing, international shipping, and logistics. He is an avid runner, biker, and triathlete who enjoys backpacking along the many trails and mountains of New England.
Noni Goldman
Administrative Assistant
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Meet Noni, the organizational powerhouse keeping the gears turning behind the scenes. Before joining the world of board games, she supported adult learners and new immigrants at Holyoke Community College and Springfield Technical Community College, helping them navigate citizenship and build new lives in Massachusetts. Now, she brings that same dedication and attention to detail to GPI, where calendars stay synced, projects stay on track, and no meeple goes missing on her watch. Based in Holyoke, Noni lives with her partner, their energetic toddler, and chocolate lab.
Erin Gagne
Logistics Coordinator
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Erin keeps the trains running on time for GPI, tracking completion dates for the large majority of our customers and arranging shipping and delivery of goods to one or multiple locations around the world. She has been working in manufacturing since she was 14 years old (!), assembling parts and learning about different types of plastic molding. Erin is ORGANIZED and provides excellent service to our customers. She is a monster at gardening (she typically has three different summer vegetable gardens going at once), and when it comes to Monopoly, she does not mess around.
Al Ullman
Account Manager
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Al brings a range of experience in diverse industries to his role as Account Manager for GPI. Prior roles as a published chemist, professional cellist, and music educator have given Al a versatile skill set and unique perspective on how to coordinate moving parts (and people) to achieve goals. Al partners directly with clients to ensure that orders are fulfilled, products are shipped, and expectations are exceeded. He has a keen eye for detail and is always on the lookout for new and interesting project challenges.
Arianne Hutchins
Senior Account Manager, Marketing Manager
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Meet Arianne, a driving force behind the board game and dice manufacturing prowess at GPI. With a knack for turning raw materials into gaming gold, she’s mastered the art of bringing fun to life. Armed with a master’s in education from Boston University, Arianne combines craftsmanship with creativity to craft the perfect roll every time. From precision molding to quality control, she ensures each game piece meets the highest standards of excellence. As the brains behind the board, she’s on a mission to make game nights legendary.
Derek Weston
Project Manager
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Derek Weston is a seasoned professional in the Toy and Game industry, bringing over twenty years of experience to his role as Project Manager at Grand Prix International. With a background that spans Cost Engineering, Project Management, and Marketing, Derek has honed a versatile skill set that drives innovative product development and successful project execution. Derek holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, complemented by a Master’s in Business Administration. Outside of work, Derek spends most of his free time with his family focused on youth sports and mountain activities. But on indoor days, he’s also board gaming with friends & family…always looking for inspiration in the world of play.
Want to work with us?
Our client base includes established game publishers, mid-size companies, and some of the largest and most established businesses in the industry. Interested in working with the leading custom manufacturing company? We’d love to talk to you!