MANA Mentors

All members can take advantage of this program.  Login to view the full contact information of the volunteers below.

MANA Mentors

What is the MANA Mentors program?
We are volunteers who help answer questions from any fellow MANA member about the rep profession.  

What questions should I ask?
First of all, we commend you for reaching out.   Typical questions we receive are
How do I start a rep agency?  How do I find new lines? What should I do about contracts? How do I sell my rep agency?  How do I handle an employee who wants ownership?  How can I get the most out of working with reps?

Who should I contact first?
Click on our individual profiles to learn more about us.  You are welcome to contact the entire list too.  If it turns out we're not a perfect match, we can refer you to the right resource.

Is this confidential?
The conversations you have with a MANA Mentor are private and not shared unless you directly give us permission.

Is there any fine print?
Yes, just a little.  We're not attorneys, but our attorney did tell us to put this here: MANA makes no representations as to the suitability of the advice you receive from or the recommendations made by any of these unpaid volunteers for any particular purpose. 

How do I get started?
Get our phone number and e-mail from our profile.  Contact us at your convenience and we'll either connect right away or schedule a time.

  • Marty Grimes
    Marty Grimes
    President/Partner Assembly Solutions, Inc.
  • Kurt T. Jacoby
    President Dempsco, Inc.
  • Richard Wickizer
    Richard Wickizer
    ACC, CDT, CSI President Wickizer & Associates, LLC
  • Tom Hayward
    Tom Hayward
    CPMR United Sales Associates
  • Timothy M. Ryder
    CPMR President/Owner Ryder Sales Agency, Inc.
  • John F. Beaver
    John F. Beaver
    President/CEO GSA
  • Michelle Jobst
    Michelle Jobst
    CPMR Jobst Incorporated
  • Dr. Sid Ragona
    Dr. Sid Ragona
    Owner Ragona Scientific LLC.
  • Joseph F. Cook
    MBA, CFP President Eastern Technologies, Inc.
  • Scott Lau
    Scott Lau
    Marcor Associates, Inc.
  • Al Gomez
    President Industrial Components

Manufacturers

These volunteers are manufacturers who have experience with managing a rep network.

  • Peter Zafiro
    General Manager LinMot USA, Inc.
  • Allan Gates
    Director - Channel Management and Key Accounts Trojan Technologies