Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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Internal Licensee list


Intellectual property and product sourcing

To safeguard Northern Arizona University’s intellectual property and ensure compliance with university brand standards, any university department, unit, or student group intending to use university intellectual property on products and merchandise must follow a structured process involving the NAU Trademarks & Licensing Office.

The Trademarks & Licensing Office requires that all products featuring university trademarks or a specific department logo be sourced exclusively from licensed vendors. This requirement serves to guarantee that vendors possess the necessary product liability insurance and have committed to adhering to the NAU Code of Conduct. The university has carefully selected a group of licensees with specialized expertise in collaborating with university programs and departments, chosen through a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) procedure. It’s worth noting that this selection of licensees does not encompass all registered vendors at Northern Arizona University.

To maintain consistency in the utilization of NAU trademarks, all product designs must receive approval from the NAU Trademarks & Licensing Office before initiating the production phase. In most cases, vendors can submit the design for approval on behalf of the respective organization or department. Nevertheless, if any inquiries or concerns arise pertaining to the design, the organization may contact the office directly for clarification and guidance.

Why

The requirement to use an officially licensed vendor serves to safeguard the university in multiple ways. Each licensee associated with Northern Arizona University has undergone a comprehensive application process and met rigorous criteria to ensure that NAU’s trademarks are:

  • utilized in strict adherence to the Northern Arizona University brand guidelines
  • applied to products that uphold the integrity and reputation of the university
  • not employed in a manner that could mislead or inaccurately represent NAU’s affiliations with other entities
  • employed in the production of goods that adhere to socially responsible and ethical standards consistent with Northern Arizona University’s Licensing Code of Conduct

Approved licensees for all apparel and non-apparel items (including trophies and awards)

Promotional products

Apparel, gifts and novelties, accessories, drinkware, school supplies, backpacks, pens, etc.

The university issued a request for proposal P23LB008 for trademark-licensed promotional products, and the following companies with an * have been awarded a contract. To place an order for promotional products, please submit a purchase request. Please note on orders that total between $25,000 and $100,000, three (3) quotes are required, but Purchasing will determine the type and amount of competition necessary to select a supplier. For questions regarding the purchase of promotional products, contact Purchasing at nau-purchasing@nau.edu or call 928-523-4557.

Matt Dahm | edu@4imprint.com

866-624-3694 | www.4imprint.com

101 Commerce St., Oshkosh, WI 54901

Teri Pollich | NAU@antonsport.com

480-731-3144 | www.antonsport.com

905 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85288

Barry Hoffman | barry@myblankcanvas.com

480-831-1544 | www.myblankcanvas.com

210 W. Vaughn St., Tempe, AZ 85283

Logan Altman | logana@doinggoodworks.com

949-354-0400 | www.DGWBranded.com

PO Box 6392, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607

Gia Michelin | gia@ecoplum.com

888-430-9990 | www.business.ecoplum.com

2660 Broadway Box 19, New York, NY 10025 

Holly Polston | holly@garmentgraphics.net

520-544-0529 | www.garmentgraphics.net

1010 E. Palmdale St. 110, Tucson, AZ 85714

Payton Breaux | payton@geneologie.com

985-288-5111 | www.Geneologie.com

2253 Carey Street, Slidell, LA 70458

Hannah Batts | hannahb@magellanpromotions.com

414-831-0184, ext. 207 | www.magellanpromotions.com

8802 W. Becher St., West Allis, WI 53227

Tim or Sarah Hager | info@mountaints.com

928-913-0881 | www.mountaints.com

2 S. Beaver St. Suite 141, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Kim Wessinger | sales@pinnaclearizona.com

480-443-8433 | www.pinnacleprintsinc.com

14201 N. Hayden Rd. Ste. A2, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Ben Korn | ben@safeguardtucson.com

520-355-5991 | www.safeguardtucson.com

5656 E. Grant Rd. Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85712

Specialty shirts only. Please email licensing@nau.edu prior to orders.

Chloe Cleveland | chloe@statefortyeight.com

602-376-1290 | www.statefortyeight.com

3245 N. Arizona Ave. Suite E5, Chandler, AZ 85225

Dustin Weber | dweber@thefuturefan.com

479-287-4209 | www.thefuturefan.com

2041 N. Shiloh Dr. Ste. 1, Fayetteville, AR 72704

Kim Folta | service@universitypromosandprint.com

330-319-7200 | www.universitypromosandprint.com

526 S. Main Street #804, Akron, OH 44311

Steve Kowalski | skowalski@utees.com

www.universitytees.com

2233 W. 110th St., Cleveland, OH 44102

Sarah Baca | sarah@ziagraphics.com

505-883-1109 | www.ziagraphics.com

2730 Carlisle NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Sport Club and specialty uniforms

Uniforms such as scrubs or team uniforms primarily used by NAU Campus Rec Sport Clubs.

Products: Scrubs www.apscrubs.com

Tyler Tahan | tyler@apscrubs.com

Products: Sport Club uniforms and apparel | www.game-one.com

Brett Cornish | brett.cornish@game-one.com

Products: Sport Club uniforms and apparel | www.jogsportswear.com

Scott Whitcomb | swhitcomb@jogsports.com

Products: Sport Club uniforms and apparel | www.lax.com

Mike | mikeb@lax.com

Douglas Greene | rebirthsports@gmail.com

989-274-7155 | www.rebirth-sports.com

Products: Sport Club uniforms and apparel | www.stingersports.com

Derek Fie | Derek@stingersportsgear.com

Licensed vendors

Beginning on July 1, 2024, Northern Arizona University is monitoring more closely where all blank items are sourced in order to be more conscious of Fair Labor practices across the world. All blank apparel items must be sourced through one of the university’s approved providers:

  • Adidas & Triform Custom Apparel
  • Antigua
  • Augusta
  • Bella & Canvas
  • Boxercraft
  • Colosseum
  • Fruit of the Loom
  • Gildan
  • Hanes Brands
  • Marmot
  • OGIO
  • SanMar Brands (CornerStone, District, Port Authority, Port & Company, Red House, and Sport-Tek)

Awards and trophies

Products: awards, class rings | www.awardstudio.com

Heather Phalan | heather@awardstudio.com

Products: class rings, jewelry | www.baronrings.com

John LaMantia | jlamantia@baronrings.com

Products: jewelry and t-shirts, primarily used by commencement/graduation | www.commencementflowers.com

Josh Luger | josh.luger@commencementflowers.com

Products: class rings, jewelry, school supplies | www.jostens.com

Joley Drake | joley.drake@jostens.com