Peter Reuss
2nd Lieutenant
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2005
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I am pleased to announce that long time toy soldier collector, maker, colleague, and friend, Richard Walker has now fully become my partner in Treefrog Treasures. The toy soldier hobby is experiencing interesting times. Combining the strength of Treefrog Treasures with Richard's experience and passion for collecting will enable the business to grow to the next level.
As most of you know, Shannon, my wife and longtime business partner, passed away in 2015. Julie, Jesse, and Aron (the Treefrog crew) learned well from Shannon and brought her business sense and keen ability to build relationships to the business. Over the last nine months Richard Walker assisted us into new areas through a renewed presence at shows and in print media. Shannon always prided herself in finding new ways to expand the toy soldier hobby. Bringing Richard on as a full partner will continue to expand her legacy.
I first met Richard in 2001 when Treefrog Treasures had just entered the toy soldier world and he developed his Forward March line of soldiers. Our business relationship grew as Richard became General Manager of Wm. Britain. Even during his hiatus from the toy soldier world I kept in close contact.
Our recent Milwaukee Trunk Show was a big hit as were efforts to reach out beyond the hobby at military shows and collector media. Watch for more new ways to learn about toy soldiers, collecting and Treefrog Treasures over the next few months!
Julie, Jesse, and Aron will continue their good work of keeping Treefrog Treasures running smoothly. Richard and I will work 'behind the scenes' to move this hobby forward.
Join me in welcoming Richard Walker to the Treefrog Treasures team!
Here are a few words from Richard:
"I am so excited to be working with everyone at Treefrog and to be a part of this amazing company that Pete and Shannon built over the last fifteen years! We have a great line up of manufacturers and dedicated collectors who I am looking forward to working with and getting to know better."
As most of you know, Shannon, my wife and longtime business partner, passed away in 2015. Julie, Jesse, and Aron (the Treefrog crew) learned well from Shannon and brought her business sense and keen ability to build relationships to the business. Over the last nine months Richard Walker assisted us into new areas through a renewed presence at shows and in print media. Shannon always prided herself in finding new ways to expand the toy soldier hobby. Bringing Richard on as a full partner will continue to expand her legacy.
I first met Richard in 2001 when Treefrog Treasures had just entered the toy soldier world and he developed his Forward March line of soldiers. Our business relationship grew as Richard became General Manager of Wm. Britain. Even during his hiatus from the toy soldier world I kept in close contact.
Our recent Milwaukee Trunk Show was a big hit as were efforts to reach out beyond the hobby at military shows and collector media. Watch for more new ways to learn about toy soldiers, collecting and Treefrog Treasures over the next few months!
Julie, Jesse, and Aron will continue their good work of keeping Treefrog Treasures running smoothly. Richard and I will work 'behind the scenes' to move this hobby forward.
Join me in welcoming Richard Walker to the Treefrog Treasures team!
Here are a few words from Richard:
"I am so excited to be working with everyone at Treefrog and to be a part of this amazing company that Pete and Shannon built over the last fifteen years! We have a great line up of manufacturers and dedicated collectors who I am looking forward to working with and getting to know better."
