Auburn, IN – The Messenger Co announced the promotion of Matt Stallings to Vice President of Thumbies, a Messenger Co family brand. The promotion reflects his leadership, strategic vision, and contributions to the brand’s growth.

Since The Messenger Co acquired Thumbies in 2022, Stallings has served as Director, delivering strong results and building relationships across teams and with clients. As Vice President, he will continue leading Thumbies with a focus on growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

“Stallings has been instrumental in advancing our Thumbies brand and strengthening our position in the personalized keepsakes market,” said Kevin Tkacz, Chief Executive Officer of The Messenger Co. “This promotion reflects his leadership and the trust he has earned across the organization. We look forward to his continued impact in this expanded role.”

During his tenure, Stallings has led key initiatives, including a complete overhaul of Thumbies’ marketing and technology infrastructure to support future growth.

Stallings, who has been with The Messenger Co since 2011, said, “I’m honored to continue leading such a talented team and elevating what we deliver to partners and the families in their care. I look forward to building on our momentum and driving the next phase of growth for Thumbies.”