About ! | RM Hines Group

Why We Rock

While there is no shortage of “merch” providers, we separate ourselves from the competition with our creativity, stellar service and a boutique experience like no other. We pride ourselves on the lasting relationships we develop and cultivate with both our clients and manufacturing partners, as without this, success could not be achieved for anyone involved.

Long Live the !

After the ASI show in 1968, Mac Fletcher and his partner Alan Wesley were at O'Hare Airport in Chicago. On an ordinary cocktail napkin, they drew the icon that would come to be associated with Fletcher's company for the next 28 years.

Mac's goal was to create an image that would not scream "advertisement," but serve as a symbol that could be simply printed and leave a long lasting impression. A simple exclamation point (!) achieved his goal and became known as the "Idea Sign." When Jack Barnhardt joined Mac in 1969, his first assignment was to take the cocktail napkin drawing and turn it into the iconic art that would come to officially represent their company.

In 1994, Mac Fletcher was critically injured on a business trip in China. Sadly, these injuries led to the sale of his company and to his eventual death in 1996. As a tribute to the late Mac Fletcher and his partners for their contribution to our professional lives, some of the former sales force use a version of the exclamation point as their company logo.

MEET OUR TEAM

Randy Hines - Founder & Coach

Randy is a graduate of Limestone University, former golf coach of Limestone and is still very involved with the school as well as the golf program.

He began his 40+ year career in promotional sales at Fletcher Barnhardt & White in 1983, then onto Wood Associates before he and his wife Susan created their own Proforma franchise in 2003.

Randy continues to be a passionate golfer and Tarheel fan. When he’s not on the course, his favorite place to be is with Susan and their kitty, Kinley.

Laura Reynolds- Boss Lady

Laura, a Berry College graduate, has been working with Randy for over 20 years. When she isn’t excelling as the Ringmaster for our HR, IT and AP/AR departments, she is managing her kiddos, pets, hubby & traveling all over the country to cheer on her son’s Legends racing team.

Emily Haney-Account Executive

Emily started working for R M Hines Group in 2015. She graduated from the University of Alabama and before joining our team, she worked for 7 years on the supplier side of our industry.

She excels in research & graphic design when she is not lassoing Reese, her lovable chocolate lab that is our full time office mascot, protector & destroyer of all paper products

Natalie Tupper- Project Muse

Natalie is a UGA grad and joined the RM Hines Group team in 2005. Both of her parents worked at Fletcher Barnhardt & White with Randy in the 80’s. As a child, she inadvertently spent a lot of time at the FBW office & loved what she then referred to as the “get excited mark” (!) She has been overusing exclamation points ever since.

She and her husband relocated to Greenville, SC in 2018 with their German Shepherd, Ava. Natalie continues to grow our client base in South Carolina.

RM Hines Group Showroom Building — Showroom Building

Showroom and Building

The R M Hines Group is located at 8309 Dunwoody Place Atlanta, GA 30350. Located within our 4,000 square facility is a showroom/brainstorming meeting area, secure storage rooms and fulfillment center. With the purchase of our office space in 2004, we are able to provide turn-key service from product research and development to fulfillment and delivery.

Community Involvement

Giving back to those in need is not something we should do, but something we strive to do everyday. If there is a need that we can fulfill, chances are you don’t even have to ask.

Whether it is t-shirts to a camp that helps disadvantaged children, donating lip balm and dog supplies to those serving our country overseas, or donating to the American Red Cross, we are happy to help and give as our hearts and pockets will allow.