Byron has been a manufacturer’s representative since 1978. He joined his father’s Columbus, Ohio based company and in 1985, Byron moved to Dayton and started his own rep company specializing in the Home and Housewares industry. In 1992 Byron joined with Bob Williams and Rob Jackson to found the Cincinnati based Marketforce, Inc. In the 24 years since the founding of Marketforce, many strenuous changes have occurred in the Industry. Marketforce has changed many times and with the departure of Rob Jackson and the passing of Bob Williams, Byron is now the only remaining founder of this company.

Byron still believes in the “relationship” of a business. He is good friends with many of his accounts and works hard to maintain these strong relationships. Byron is known for saying exactly what he thinks and those who know him have come to understand his outlook on life and dedication to this company and this business.

Kathy got her start in housewares as the manager of a gourmet store in Lexington, KY. Twenty five years ago Kathy left the retail side to become a sales representitive and hasn’t looked back since. Kathy calls on accounts in Kentucky and works with Marketforce, Inc. as well as with her own company, Sage Marketing.

Andrew Billings
Manufacturers’ Rep.

Andrew has just joined MarketForce. Andrew Comes From his sales experience as a National Account manager with Trudeau Corp. and then as a sales manager with The Kittrich Corp. ( the makers of “Contact” paper ) Though Andrew is currently working from Nashville, he is planning to move to our territory soon. We are excited to have Andrew as an integral part of our team. Andrew will be covering most accounts in Northern Indiana, Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.