IFE Regional Sales Reps From Coast to Coast

IFE offers a wide variety of connecting, clamping, and protection products. We’re here to help you find the perfect solution for your needs, whether it’s on a budget or not. Our Regional Sales Reps are in strategic locations to help provide their expertise to recommend the perfect connector for you.

Click on any region on the map below to see the IFE representative.

Global Supply Chain Solutions

With over 20 years of experience in global supply chains across various industries – including fastening technology and fluid system components – Günter Retkowski founded Global Supply Chain Solutions LLC. GSCS specializes in sales and business development, supporting manufacturers entering the North American market and customers seeking engineered or standard solutions for connecting and fastening needs. Günter focuses on OEM markets in the Western Great Lakes area and Pacific Northwest.

Servicing States:
Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Washington

Günter Retkowski
gretkowski@g-supply-cs.com

Phone: 612-554-5427
Website: g-supply-cs.com

R.L. English Co.

Marty Nolan runs the R.L. English Co., a manufacturers rep group located in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Marty is a 35-year veteran of the fastener industry and has been involved with several fasteners associations locally and nationally over the years. In 2019, Marty was inducted into the Fastener Hall of Fame. His company covers Ohio and the surrounding states as well as some national accounts.

Servicing States:
Michigan, Ohio, Indiana (North-East top corner and bottom half), Kentucky( top half), West Virginia

Marty Nolan
m.nolan@prodigy.net

Phone: 216-389-2405
Website: rlenglish.com

Rick Rudolph Associates

Rick Rudolph Associates is a Manufacturer’s Representative Agency representing the highest quality manufacturers, master distributors, and importers of the finest products and services to New England’s distributors. Rick Rudolph Associates, based in Melrose, MA, has a team of experts that can provide the resources and solutions you need to get the job done right.

Servicing States:
Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

Rick Rudolph
rick@rickrudolphassociates.com

Morgan Rudolph
morgan@rickrudolphassociates.com

Phone: 617-240-5326
Website: rickrudolphassociates.com

Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

With over 40 years of industry sales experience and technical expertise, Tom is a great connection to our south-central customer base and a valuable resource to our team. Tom has served on the NFDA Board of Directors from 2008 to 2013, and Membership Chair for the last ten years. Budd Sales brings people and businesses together based in the Dallas Fort-Worth Metroplex.

Servicing States:
Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

Tom Buddenbohn
tom@buddsales.com

Phone: 817-269-0430
Website: buddsales.com

All American Systems

As an independent manufacture’s sales rep organization, All American Systems is based in the Chicago area. Steve and his team cover our distributor customers across the Western Great Lakes region. All American Systems is in its 27th year of operation and with over 105 years of combined product knowledge across their entire team. They are members in the Midwest Fastener Association, NFDA and STAFDA.

Servicing States:
Illinois, Indiana (North-West corner), Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Andrew Urhausen
andrew@allamericansystems.com

Laura Nash
laura@allamericansystems.com

Steve Urhausen
steve@allamericansystems.com

Mike Felty
mike@allamericansystems.com

Phone: 630-778-6887
Website: allamericansystems.com

Lee S. Johnson Associates

Since 1984, Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc. has provided factory sales support to the Mid-Atlantic Region with a simple business philosophy: partner for growth with quality manufacturers, importers, master distributors, and service providers. The LSJ team recently announced the addition of Dominic Bair as a new Territory Manager.

Servicing States:
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia

Lee S. Johnson
lee@lsjainc.com

Dominic Bair
dom@lsjainc.com

Phone: 877-634-7377
Website: lsjainc.com

Desert Distribution Sales

Desert Distribution Sales provides professional sales representation to engineered fastener and component manufacturers and suppliers throughout the Southwest and Rocky Mountains regions. John was recently inducted and is now a member of the Fastener Hall of Fame for his contributions to the industry. Jo was recently named as 2021 Woman in Business for her support for her own organization and the fastener community.

Servicing States:
California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico

John Wachman
john@desertdistribution.com

Jo Morris
jo@desertdistribution.com

David Palmquist
david@desertdistribution.com

Phone: 480-471-3585
Website: desertdistribution.com