Hendra Wijaya, CEO of Forever Gifts, is at the helm of our business operations. With a degree in Management Information Systems from University of Texas – Dallas, Hendra began building this company without any experience in the business world.

Forever Gifts started as a wholesale business in December of 2004. Prior to settling into management, Hendra was directly involved with every aspect of the company, busily operating within all necessary departments. In 2006, Hendra realized a different direction was needed and shifted the company to a focus on direct importing. Since then, he has gained tremendous experience in the business and has grown and developed with Forever Gifts. With a passion and interest in technology and cutting edge innovation, Hendra has dedicated his efforts to bringing that to our customers. Combined with over a decade of experience in the business, he has used these passions to build strong business relationships with our customers, including many major US retailers.

In his free time, Hendra enjoys spending his time with his family, bicycling with his children, vacationing at the beach, and playing basketball. A major sports fan, Hendra follows many different sports and is particularly fond of basketball and soccer.

Ashley Ferguson brings to Forever Gifts over 32 years of experience in product development, manufacturing and import operations. This proven track record as a dedicated and results driven Director of Sourcing is exemplified in her deep understanding of global sourcing strategies—thriving in supplier relationship management, and the intricate processes of product development and importation.

Enjoying their free time, Ashley and her husband favor philanthropy work, aiding animal rescues and antique shopping.

Jose Ayala is our Visual Content Creator, he schedules, plans and creates visual content (videos, photographs and graphics) to be distributed to our social medias and e-commerce sites.

Jose has over 13 years of experience creating content for campaigns, brands and government.

Jose Ayala comes from Weslaco, TX, a town near the very south point of The Rio Grande Valley, Texas. His education spans from Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, TX to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas where he learned his trade of Digital Media Design.

His true teacher was his experience, working with different types of styles of videography for commercial use gave him an edge on content creation, trouble shooting and planning successful film shoots. Plus, it helps that he's a big movie buff.

On his free time, he likes walks in the park, watching different genres of movies and TV shows while enjoying a glass of warm water and chicken alfredo on a sunny day.

Mabel is a seasoned professional with more than 10 years working experience in merchandising and product development. She is an effective leader, respected by her colleague and clients.

She support U.S team daily operation by managing China team performance; trouble shooting issues on merchandising, production and product development; and develop corrective action plans for quality issues.

Mabel consistently develop China team capability and improve supplier performance.In her spare time, Mabel enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and learning different cultures.

Aaron Ethridge is our Product Manager. Hailing from Fort Worth, he attended the University of Texas at Arlington where he received his Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Management.

Aaron is seasoned in product development having worked with major entertainment licensors within the collectibles industry and works closely with our China Team throughout the product life cycles of each product to ensure top-quality deliverables for our consumers.

In his spare time, Aaron likes to travel & work on home improvement projects with his wife and enjoys all things Pop Culture...especially Star Wars.

Julian Flores is our Warehouse Manager and Customer Service Representative.

He is a true Texan, nurtures a passion for history and football, aiming to merge his love for teaching with his coaching aspirations. His blue-collar background has cultivated a strong work ethic and a unique perspective, driving his dedication to empowering young minds through education and sports.

Julian delights in thrifting expeditions and shopping sprees with his wife, uncovering hidden gems and creating lasting memories together.

Dong Ho is our E-Commerce Sales and Marketing Coordinator. He earned his degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. With over two decades of diverse professional experience, he brings a unique blend of skills and insights to the table. Dong's journey began with 12 years as a mechanical graphics designer, followed by 5 years as a marketing specialist, where he developed successful strategies that drive engagement and growth. Additionally, he spent 6 years as an entrepreneur in the retail online business, building and scaling his own e-commerce ventures. This varied background equips Dong with a holistic understanding of both the creative and business aspects of the industry, allowing him to deliver innovative solutions and drive sustained success.

Dong’s family originated from Vietnam, but he was born in the crescent city of New Orleans, Louisiana. In his free time, he loves spending it with his family and enjoys sports activities, including football and tennis.

Julian LaPrairie is our international and domestic logistics coordinator. He works closely with forwarders to ensure all of our products are delivered to our customers in a timely manner. He also assists our China office with product sourcing to provide our clients with the exact products they are looking for.

Born and raised on the bayou, Julian graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in International Relations and minors in Mandarin and Asian Studies. He spent 4 years living in China teaching English and studying Chinese language and culture.

In his free time, he enjoys traveling and refereeing soccer matches.

Amy Vonsavage is our Import Accounts Coordinator. She is responsible for managing and overseeing the import process of goods and products, working closely with suppliers and national accounts to offer unique product and programs.

Amy has worked in the retail industry for over 25 years where she has developed and managed product and product assortments across a variety of Home Decor categories. She works closely with vendors and overseas offices to meet deadlines for coordinating product for merchandising within a variety of markets.

On her free time, she enjoys walking her dog, live music, cooking and eating out, spending time with friends and family, playing Scrabble, movies & popcorn, and all types of sports, with her favorite being football and tennis.

I am an Import Account Coordinator, specializing in cultivating seasonal products by working closely with suppliers to provide the best possible options for our national accounts. I have over 15 years of experience in the wholesale industry, the last four years focused on importing. I graduated from The Art Institute of Dallas. Born and raised in Texas, I enjoy cooking, reading, and spending time with my family, including my two huskies and cat.

Simon Carver is Forever Gifts Accounting Clerk and general data entry wizard.

He act as a general AR/AP Bookkeeping Clerk, while also compiling reports, creating invoices and estimates, and entering online sales in our ERP system.

Simon has half a decade of accounting experience as a clerk and bookkeeper.

Simon Carver was born in Purcell, OK and moved with his parents to the DFW metroplex. The son of a CPA and a speech pathologist, he attended community college and the UTRGV before following his father into the accounting profession.