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This couch was the first “office” of E&R Sales, born in Harry & Lois Gellis’ living room, back in 1986. Harry handled sales and Lois handled everything else. Their daughters, Elissa and Randi, would come home from school each day and inflate 9″ mini balloons for grocery accounts while sitting on this very couch.

Back then, E&R Sales was opened 4 days a week and closed at 3pm each day so Lois could tend to the family. Now, almost 40 years later, E&R Sales operates out of a former supermarket in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. Elissa took over as the team’s “Head Coach” when Harry retired.

Thanks to a dedicated team with decades of combined industry expertise, E&R Sales gratefully serves thousands of satisfied customers, offering more than 4000 items in the balloon, pen, and novelty trend categories; and continues to ship same day with only a $50 minimum order.

Enjoying our niche serving the gift, floral, hospital, and grocery markets, we take pride in providing the best in service and product to our customers. We have decorators and twisters covered too as we are a Full Line Distributor of Sempertex Latex!

Thank you for your interest in partnering with us! Our customer service department is open Monday – Friday (9am-5pm EST) and can be reached at 804-744-8000 / customerservice@ersales.com. Shop online anytime!

Meet the Team

Head Coach

Elissa - Head Coach

Elissa – CEO

  1. Not a good cook, but a great hostess.
  2. Loves her sweet rescue dog.
  3. Always picks the chocolate dessert. Always!

Special Teams

Customer Service Superheroes

Debbie M.

  1. Loves taking long nature walks with her miniature pinscher.
  2. A foodie that loves a good glass of wine.
  3. Will find any excuse to travel, especially where it’s warm.
Leah

Leah

  1. Has 4 children & a dog.
  2. Published 4 books on Amazon.com.
  3. Moved to Baton Rouge & within 10 months, came back to VA.
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Leandra

  1. Loves to travel & hike.
  2. Likes flower gardening.
  3. Fav holiday is Christmas.

Michelle P.

  1. Adores her rescue pup.
  2. Can’t live without coffee, chocolate, & wine.
  3. Fav vacation – tent camping during an African Safari.
Teresa

Teresa T.

  1. LOVES all things fall – pumpkin spice included.
  2. Proud Mom of the 2 coolest kids around.
  3. Hails from under the Gateway Arch in the Show Me state.
Tracy

Tracy A.

  1. Wishes it was “flip flop season” all year long.
  2. Has Natitude! Big Washington Nationals fan.
  3. Loves to “trash” friends’ yards on special occasions.

Warehouse Wonders

Amberly

Amberly

  1. Loves gardening.
  2. Enjoys spending time with her horses.
  3. Fav beach is Topsail.
Beth F

Beth F.

  1. Same B-day as daughter.
  2. Grew up in Midlothian, Maryland.
  3. Loves anything beach.
Cathie C

Cathie

  1. Rode in a hot air balloon.
  2. Drove a school bus… for 15 miles; it was not pretty.
  3. Repoed a car while working at a car dealership.
Denise M

Denise M.

  1. Loves the Muppets!
  2. Enjoys wild life documentaries.
  3. Special needs community advocate.
Donna C

Donna C.

  1. Native of Kenosha, WI.
  2. Lifelong Cheesehead – Go Green Bay!
  3. Likes to vacation in the Outer Banks, NC.
Doris S

Doris

  1. Married to a college Hall of Famer.
  2. Listens to music & dances while cooking.
  3. Drove cross country twice.
Elizabeth S

Elizabeth

  1. Entire family are swimmers.
  2. Enjoys reading.
  3. Loves her little dog.
Jackie

Jackie

  1. Football, baseball, & basketball Mom to 2 active boys.
  2. From Charleston, SC. Go Gamecocks!
  3. Obsessed with farmhouse decor!
Kala M

Kala

  1. Mom of 2 girls.
  2. Loves the beach.
  3. Enjoys working at E&R Sales.

Kellie

  1. Loves Disney!
  2. Enjoys skiing.
  3. Has 3 daughters & granddaughters.
Patty

Patty

  1. Loves Jesus.
  2. Loves family.
  3. Loves to dance.
Rose

Rose

  1. Thinks cooked mushrooms look like slugs.
  2. Likes Long Island iced tea.
  3. Holds driving licences from 3 different countries.

Sandra

  1. Has a deep love for classic rock.
  2. Avid collector of purses; the bigger the better.
  3. Went deer hunting – once.
Sarah

Sarah L.

  1. Ran a 10k – once.
  2. Loves being a Mom to 2 girls.
  3. Has never been on a cruise, but would ditch those 2 girls in a heartbeat if invited on one.
Shirley

Shirley

  1. Grandbabies have stolen her heart.
  2. Nature lover.
  3. Artisan organic soap maker.
stephanie

Stephanie

  1. Momma to 5 amazing kids.
  2. Originally from Arizona.
  3. Loves anything chocolate, pink, & sparkly.
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Addison

  1. 3 fun facts
  2. are on
  3. the way
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Colleen

  1. 3 fun facts
  2. are on
  3. the way
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Jaci

  1. Loves anything Snoopy.
  2. Likes to watch mystery movies/shows.
  3. Enjoys spending time with family.
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Jessica

  1. 3 fun facts
  2. are on
  3. the way
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Melissa

  1. 3 fun facts
  2. are on
  3. the way
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Sarah K.

  1. Loves music.
  2. Likes horror movies.
  3. Fav season is fall.

Candy Room– Candy Gift Gurus

Brittney

Brittney

  1. Married Mom of 2.
  2. Loves all things “true crime.”
  3. Disney World addict.
Donna D

Donna D.

  1. New York Yankees fan!
  2. Helper of all animals.
  3. Motorcycle enthusiast.
Elaine

Elaine

  1. Proud Grandmother.
  2. Tom Brady fan.
  3. Loves gardening & playing in the dirt.
Jean B

Jean

  1. Proud Grammy to 2 awesome grandsons.
  2. Loves to read.
  3. Virginia Tech Superfan – GO HOKIES!
Jessica C

Jessica C.

  1. Married high school sweetheart & now has 4 kids.
  2. Would love to live on a farm with ALL the animals.
  3. Cheerleading coach for 5-7 year olds.
Linda C

Linda

  1. Proud Mom of 3 wonderful kids & 6 grandkids.
  2. Loves baseball.
  3. Loves Maryland Blue Crabs.
Mandy M

Mandy

  1. Iowa girl!
  2. Taco connoisseur.
  3. Likes to travel.
Nicole W

Nicole

  1. Loves succulents but can’t keep them alive.
  2. An LPN who also loves working at E&R Sales for the flexibility & family friendly atmosphere.
  3. Met husband in the 9th grade.
Ryan

Ryan

  1. Has a PEZ collection of over 900 dispensers.
  2. Can twist a balloon dog with 1 hand.
  3. Nicknamed “Sprinkle Fun” at a previous job.
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Sharon T.

  1. Fav place – NYC.
  2. Likes the book & musical Les Miserable by Victor Hugo, but not the movie.
  3. Huge Alfie Boe fan.
Teresa P

Teresa P.

  1. Attended the ceremonial start of the Iditarod when lived in AK.
  2. Has 4 children & 1 foster grandchild that brings such joy!
  3. Loves watching football – GO COWBOYS!
Tracy C

Tracy C.

  1. Mom to an amazing daughter & student-athlete.
  2. Loves watching a “Golden Girls” marathon.
  3. Lives by the saying “Everything happens for a reason”.
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Nikki

  1. Dreams of being a modern day homesteader.
  2. Loves gardening & canning.
  3. Introvert who likes to shop & drink coffee alone.

Operations

Becca

Becca – Graphics Goddess

  1. May I work from the beach?
  2. Believes salt water cures all; tears, sweat, & sea.
  3. Swam with sharks on honeymoon.
Chad

Chad – Outstanding Op

  1. Has traveled to over 20 different countries.
  2. Moved to VA after living in New York for 35 years.
  3. Fav holiday is Thanksgiving.
Debbie

Debbie C. – A+ Accountant

  1. Fav vaca spot – New Smyrna Beach.
  2. Home is ruled by a beautiful miniature dachshund.
  3. Loves flower arranging & has been in garden club over 20 years.
Jennifer B

Jennifer B. – Sales Coordinator Sensation

  1. Loves hanging out on her boat, especially in Northern Michigan.
  2. Head cheerleader & Mom to a softball player & swimmer.
  3. Has lived in 8 states!
Karen

Karen – Website Wiz

  1. Sounds like Aretha… when singing in the car… alone.
  2. Pro coffee drinker.
  3. Hoping to win the HGTV Dream Home.
Lisa

Lisa I. – Purchasing Powerhouse

  1. Proud baseball Mom.
  2. Mom of 2 fantastic sons.
  3. Fav saying, “Eat Mor Chikin!”
Sharon

Sharon R. – Purchasing Powerhouse

  1. Loves making jewelry.
  2. University of Tennessee fan. Go VOLS!
  3. Enjoys gardening.
Susan S

Susan S. – AR Ace

  1. Loves to watch a sunrise or sunset, especially at the beach.
  2. Takes her dog on nature trail hikes.
  3. Enjoys her granddaughter’s company.