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About Us

Manufacturers Rep Group, Inc. started in 2008 by John Valente. Despite the severe economic climate, the company grew to a multi-million dollar business. 

 

Current Territory: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.

 

Current Product Offerings: 

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Reasons Manufacturers Hire Us

MANUFACTURERS REP GROUP, INC.

Multi-million dollar producer with a history of increasing market share. 

Reasons Dealers Use Our Products

MANUFACTURERS REP GROUP, INC.

Expert product trainers allowing the salespeople to quickly learn the product line

Meet the Team

John Valente

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President

As an almost 30 year veteran of the cabinet industry, John has been in leadership roles throughout his career. John started Manufacturers Rep Group, Inc. in 2008, which was a challenging time in our industry. Even with the dire economic times, John's experience fostered rapid growth that has positioned Manufacturers Rep Group, Inc. as a multi-million dollar top line sales producer. John has also held positions with national sales responsibility as Vice President of Sales for two, industry-leading cabinet manufacturers, as well as Vice President of Operations for a large Michigan-based cabinet distributor. John holds various territory sales awards, is a featured speaker, possesses an MBA in international business and is a published author in Kitchen and Bath Design News and Kitchen and Bath Business. John was also honored as one of 2018's industry innovators by Kitchen and Bath Design News' April edition. 

Joseph Valente

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Territory Manager

Joseph comes from a retail sales background. In his tenure at Manufacturers Rep Group, Inc. Joe has increased top line performance throughout his territory, fostered new account growth, as well as helped automate both his travels and his customers’ day to day operations.  Joe’s personality and in-depth knowledge of what the customer needs, has positioned him as one of the future leaders in our industry. His past experiences include top sales associate honors with a major appliance retailer and achieving regional sales associate honors for a fortune 500 cell phone company. In addition, Joe also is the current Vice President of Education for West Michigan’s NKBA chapter and was recently awarded as one of NKBA's 30 under 30 recipients that recognize up and coming leaders in our industry. 

Marty Fitch

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Territory Manager

Marty is the newest member to the MRG team. Having worked with John in the past, Marty is well versed in the Kitchen and Bath Industry. Throughout his work as Vice President of two West Michigan based companies, Marty oversaw sales and operations. During his tenure there he was in charge of communications with over 180 manufacturers and over 50 sales people. Marty has over thirty years of experience in the Kitchen and Bath Industry. His vast knowledge and technical skills make him a valuable new addition to the team. 

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