Cathy Tucker, principal of the Novato-based specialty advertising and promotions firm CT Promotions, has been in business for 23 years. The company, whose tagline is "Faster Than A Speeding Deadline", excels in creativity, lightening speed service and 100%+ client satisfaction.

Products range from custom to stock items. Related subjects include Employee Recognition & Motivation Programs, Trade Shows & Job Fairs, Grand Openings, Branding Recognition, New Product Introduction and Incentive Travel.

A partial list of clients includes: Princess Cruises, Lucasfilm, the State of California, Pacific Bell, Novato Community Hospital, Mill Valley Film Festival, Marin Mountain Play, Orchard Supply, Lexus, Whole Foods Market, City of San Rafael, United States Tennis Association, Nelson Staffing Solutions, Kaiser Permanente, Marin Independant Journal, California State Fair, Deloitte & Touche, and numerous Chambers of Commerce, schools & universities, non-profit organizations and Rotary groups.

Tucker is on the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association. She is also an active member of the Advertising Specialty Institute; the Promotional Marketing Association of Northern California; Promotional Products Association International; the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce; the Novato Chamber of Commerce and Guide Dogs for the Blind. She is a volunteer with too many organizations to mention, and has served as Chairperson for a wide variety of community related events.

A native of New York, Tucker holds a BS and MS degree from the State University of New York, College at Cortland.