Kevin Collins is the co-founder of Global Widget, LLC. Collins founded Global Widget in 2016 alongside co-founder Donald Biedrzycki. Currently, Collins serves as the company’s co-CEO with Biedrzycki and this is not the…
Kevin Collins
Kevin Collins is the co-founder of Global Widget, LLC. Collins founded Global Widget in 2016 alongside co-founder Donald Biedrzycki. Currently, Collins serves as the company’s co-CEO with Biedrzycki and this is not the first time that both experienced entrepreneurs have worked together. The two worked in the automotive industry and jointly operated multiple dealerships for more than five years.
Prior to founding Global Widget, Collins was a successful real estate professional specializing in buying, rehabilitating, and selling rental portfolios.
Since 2016, Collins has used his leadership expertise and experience in managing various teams to lead Global Widget’s sales, marketing, design, and product marketing development teams as the business has scaled to several brands and products.
As product lines continue to expand to offer consumers the highest quality and purest product on the market, Collins and Biedrzycki have formed strategic partnerships to ensure a quality and compliant process of manufacturing, distributing, and selling Global Widget’s products to distributors and directly to consumers worldwide in accordance with all local, state, and federal statutes.
As the company has expanded to include three facilities with over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution space, it has also grown its workforce to more than 300 employees. Collins attributes the success of Global Widget to its commitment to quality and compliance through its in-house sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and compliance teams. It is that business model with its focus on the distribution of its product lines that has led to Global Widget’s products being available in more than 25,000 convenience and brick-and-mortar stores across the country, in addition to online.
In an industry currently lacking federal regulation or guidance, Collins and Biedrzycki share a vision of creating and setting industry standards to position Global Widget as the leader and innovator in the industry and the brand all other competitors are measured against.
Donald Biedrzycki is the co-founder of Global Widget, LLC. Biedrzycki founded Global Widget in 2016 alongside co-founder Kevin Collins. The two previously worked together in the automotive industry, where they…
Donnie Biedrzycki
Donald Biedrzycki is the co-founder of Global Widget, LLC. Biedrzycki founded Global Widget in 2016 alongside co-founder Kevin Collins. The two previously worked together in the automotive industry, where they jointly operated multiple dealerships for more than five years. Biedrzycki currently serves as the co-CEO of Global Widget.
An experienced entrepreneur, Biedrzycki brings his previous financial and business experience to Global Widget. Working directly with the manufacturing and distribution teams, Biedrzycki has overseen the scalability of his company to include several product lines. He implemented a distribution model unique in the industry that allows for Global Widget to ship its products to distributors, such as convenience stores and brick-and-mortar stores, and direct to consumers.
With a commitment to quality and compliance, Biedrzycki works with the manufacturing and distribution teams to ensure that all processes, equipment, technology, and extraction methods are setting the standards in an industry that currently lacks federal regulation or guidance.
By establishing, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with U.S.-based farmers and additional business partners, Biedrzycki ensures that sourcing methods practiced by Global Widget position it as an industry leader.
In 2019, Biedrzycki oversaw the expansion of Global Widget’s manufacturing and distribution capabilities with the addition of two new facilities, which now provide for over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution space. In addition, with previous experience in scaling businesses and processes, he has been behind the initiatives to bring additional processes, extraction methods, and technologies in-house, in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP).
As Global Widget continues to expand its operations, distribution, and manufacturing capabilities, new products continue to be researched, developed, manufactured, and distributed in-house. Biedrzycki works in collaboration with Collins to provide leadership, experience, and industry-leading knowledge to ensure that all Global Widget products meet and surpass not only to the highest standards in the industry, but also the quality and compliance standards set in place by local, state, and federal statutes.
Vincent S. Gillen is the vice president, sales for Global Widget. With more than 10 years of sales experience, Gillen joined the Global Widget team in July 2017. In his role, Gillen established a national sales distribution…
Vince Gillen
Vincent S. Gillen is the vice president, sales for Global Widget. With more than 10 years of sales experience, Gillen joined the Global Widget team in July 2017. In his role, Gillen established a national sales distribution network with countless business partnerships. He leads a world-class sales team to promote Global Widget’s brands – Hemp Bombs, Nature’s Script and Perfect Paws Hemp. Global Widget’s sales strategy focuses on education for prospective business partners on topics such as best practices for CBD sales, industry insights and current compliance standards.
Prior to joining Global Widget, Gillen was a sales manager for DEX imaging, where he sold copiers and related supplies throughout Florida. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 2008 with a degree in interpersonal communications.
Gina Bongiovanni is the vice president, marketing, for the Global Widget brands. An expert in direct, digital and brand marketing, Bongiovanni brings over 20 years of experience managing marketing strategy and…
Gina Bongiovanni
Gina Bongiovanni is the vice president, marketing, for the Global Widget brands. An expert in direct, digital and brand marketing, Bongiovanni brings over 20 years of experience managing marketing strategy and demand generation for brands like Omaha Steaks and Thompson Cigar to her role.
At Global Widget, Bongiovanni leads a team of channel experts, creative practitioners, content leaders and public relations professionals in developing and amplifying the marketing footprint of over 15 distinctive brands in the CBD and health and wellness spaces.
Leveraging both digital and traditional media, she plans and executes advertising campaigns to drive B2B, DTC and private-label brand awareness and revenue growth. Bongiovanni brings a positive leadership style to Global Widget and emphasizes collaboration, communication and shared accountability as the pillars of her team’s success. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of South Florida.
Steve Armstrong is vice president, business development for Global Widget. With over 30 years of experience in hemp-derived cannabinoids and beverage alcohol…
Steve Armstrong
Steve Armstrong is vice president, business development for Global Widget. With over 30 years of experience in hemp-derived cannabinoids and beverage alcohol, he joined the Global Widget team in 2024.
At Global Widget, he oversees the company’s business development strategy for wholesale brands including developing new products and line extensions, improving selling strategies, analyzing SKU performance, and expanding wholesale and retail distribution opportunities.
Steve’s background includes cannabinoid consulting for Perrigo, a global self-care pharmaceutical company, consulting for cannabinoid start-up companies, founding and selling two beverage distribution companies, creating and leading the wine & spirits division for 8 Anheuser-Busch distributors, and importing and distributing beverages from around the world.
Steve’s education background includes a degree in Economics and an MBA in Marketing/Finance from Tulane University.
Tracey Tran serves as Vice President of Technology at Global Widget, bringing over 25 years of experience leading technology teams across diverse industries…
Tracey Tran
Tracey Tran serves as Vice President of Technology at Global Widget, bringing over 25 years of experience leading technology teams across diverse industries including ecommerce, manufacturing, retail, oil, banking, and automotive. Known for her customer-centric approach and strategic vision, Tracey has built a reputation for driving innovation, operational excellence, and transformative digital solutions that elevate both internal operations and external customer experiences.
At Global Widget, Tracey oversees the company’s technology strategy, software development, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives. She leads cross-functional teams in deploying scalable cloud and ecommerce platforms, automating business processes, and delivering secure, high-performance solutions that support growth and agility across the organization.
Tracey’s leadership has earned multiple industry accolades, including the HousingWire Tech 100 and CIO Tech 100 awards for her pioneering work in SaaS product development. She was also recognized as an Inspiring Woman in Business by Tampa Bay Metro for her impact and influence in the technology sector.
Prior to joining Global Widget, Tracey held senior technology leadership roles at Ashley Furniture Industries, Nationwide Title Clearing, Toyota Tsusho America, Tempur-Sealy (formerly Tempur-Pedic), and Valvoline Corp. Her career is marked by successful digital transformations, multi-million dollar budget management, and the launch of award-winning platforms that have driven significant revenue growth and operational efficiency.
Tracey holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Midway University.
Jason Tubbs serves as the director of quality for Global Widget. With more than 10 years of quality experience, Jason joined Global Widget in 2023. At Global Widget…
Jason Tubbs
Jason Tubbs serves as the director of quality for Global Widget. With more than 10 years of quality experience, Jason joined Global Widget in 2023. At Global Widget, Jason oversees a group of quality professionals in both Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Working with the leadership team, he works to implement quality improvements throughout the organization. Jason has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the State University of New York College at Brockport and a master’s degree and PhD in chemistry from the University of Rochester.
Kevin Collins is the co-founder of Global Widget, LLC. Collins founded Global Widget in 2016 alongside co-founder Donald Biedrzycki. Currently, Collins serves as the company’s co-CEO with Biedrzycki and this is not the first time that both experienced entrepreneurs have worked together. The two worked in the automotive industry and jointly operated multiple dealerships for more than five years.
Donald Biedrzycki is the co-founder of Global Widget, LLC. Biedrzycki founded Global Widget in 2016 alongside co-founder Kevin Collins. The two previously worked together in the automotive industry, where they jointly operated multiple dealerships for more than five years. Biedrzycki currently serves as the co-CEO of Global Widget.
Vincent S. Gillen is the vice president, sales for Global Widget. With more than 10 years of sales experience, Gillen joined the Global Widget team in July 2017. In his role, Gillen established a national sales distribution network with countless business partnerships. He leads a world-class sales team to promote Global Widget’s brands – Hemp Bombs, Nature’s Script and Perfect Paws Hemp. Global Widget’s sales strategy focuses on education for prospective business partners on topics such as best practices for CBD sales, industry insights and current compliance standards.
Gina Bongiovanni is the vice president, marketing, for the Global Widget brands. An expert in direct, digital and brand marketing, Bongiovanni brings over 20 years of experience managing marketing strategy and demand generation for brands like Omaha Steaks and Thompson Cigar to her role.
Steve Armstrong is vice president, business development for Global Widget. With over 30 years of experience in hemp-derived cannabinoids and beverage alcohol, he joined the Global Widget team in 2024.
Tracey Tran serves as Vice President of Technology at Global Widget, bringing over 25 years of experience leading technology teams across diverse industries including ecommerce, manufacturing, retail, oil, banking, and automotive. Known for her customer-centric approach and strategic vision, Tracey has built a reputation for driving innovation, operational excellence, and transformative digital solutions that elevate both internal operations and external customer experiences.
Jason Tubbs serves as the director of quality for Global Widget. With more than 10 years of quality experience, Jason joined Global Widget in 2023. At Global Widget, Jason oversees a group of quality professionals in both Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Working with the leadership team, he works to implement quality improvements throughout the organization. Jason has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the State University of New York College at Brockport and a master’s degree and PhD in chemistry from the University of Rochester.