Our Bio
Since its founding in 2000, Reps East has represented manufacturers with integrity, energy and professionalism. An agency history of establishing lasting and successful partnerships through an applied manageable line focus and willingness to adapt to market changes. The entire Reps East team is committed to the often overlooked business practices of showing up, following up, and following through.
Our Territory
Sales Team
KEN YUNKER, FOUNDER and PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVE
Ken, (BS-Business Admin., Univ. Southern Maine), founded Reps East in 2000 with his background including establishing a manufacturing company, launching consumer products, working in the outdoor and home building industries, business and marketing consulting, and effectively managing sales growth for manufacturers including regional and national accounts for the last 26 years. At the SBA’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), he worked with companies across diverse industries specializing in materials & process cost analysis , sales program analysis, competitive and emerging market research & analysis and identifying distribution channels. His leadership is strengthened by his appetite for reading business books and journals and inherent focus on relationships and consultancy practices.
MARK LANGLAIS, NORTHEASTERN SALES REP TEAM & TRAINING SPECIALIAST
Mark began working with Reps East in 2016, following 5 years working together through a channel partner. Mark’s invaluable and exceptional skills in absorbing and communicating technical information clearly stood out. His background as an instructor is clear in his attention to detail. He confidently conveys product information with our customer facing partners training and consumer venue shows and events.
Office & Administration Team
DIANNA YUNKER, ACCOUNTING MANAGER and OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Dianna is the true strength behind the scenes supporting Reps East operational professionalism as a sales agency. Working with Reps East since founded, coupled with over 30 years experience in accounting, she manages the financial and day to day operations of the business.
NOELLE YUNKER, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, DATA ANALYST, and DIGITAL IMAGERY
Noelle began working with Reps East in 2016 as Executive Assistant to the founder. Her role evolved over the years to include applying her expertise with data analytics, as well as her keen eye for photography designating her as our resident photographer, capturing our business culture and our inspiration behind the scenes.
NATASHA SLAWINSKI, BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST CONSULTANT
Natasha has worked for Reps East in an active and consultant role over the years. She began at Reps East as an Executive Assistant in 2006, but changed career paths when moving to new military duty stations with her family. In 2020, she began consulting for Reps East as a Business Support Specialist, allowing her to utilize her ever evolving skills in the workforce with her background in Operations, Marketing, HR, and Finance.
Our Sales Team is Growing
Are you ready to expand your skills, relationship building strengths, and career success? Maybe you know somebody looking for an outstanding opportunity to grow with our team in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic or Southern Atlantic Markets. If so, contact Ken for more details at: info@repseast.com
OPEN POSITIONS:
INDEPENDENT SALES REP TEAM POSITIONS
A&D SALES REP TEAM POSITIONS
Testimonials
Mark Weiss – Sales Representative
Mark Weiss – Sales Representative
Mark Weiss – Sales Representative
“I’ve worked with Ken for over 15 years as a peer. His insight, depth of knowledge and follow through excellent. He is a trustworthy business team player.”
“I’ve worked with Ken for over 15 years as a peer. His insight, depth of knowledge and follow through excellent. He is a trustworthy business team player.”
“I’ve worked with Ken for over 15 years as a peer. His insight, depth of knowledge and follow through excellent. He is a trustworthy business team player.”
Doug Skidmore – President and CPO at Hobie Cat Company II
Doug Skidmore – President and CPO at Hobie Cat Company II
Doug Skidmore – President and CPO at Hobie Cat Company II
“Ken Yunker is a dedicated and very effective Independent Sales Representative… I highly endorse Ken’s skills as a salesperson and his ability to make a difference in a company’s sales efforts in his region.”
“Ken Yunker is a dedicated and very effective Independent Sales Representative… I highly endorse Ken’s skills as a salesperson and his ability to make a difference in a company’s sales efforts in his region.”
“Ken Yunker is a dedicated and very effective Independent Sales Representative… I highly endorse Ken’s skills as a salesperson and his ability to make a difference in a company’s sales efforts in his region.”
Ingrid Niehaus – PR-LOWA, GSI Outdoors
Ingrid Niehaus – PR-LOWA, GSI Outdoors
Ingrid Niehaus – PR-LOWA, GSI Outdoors
“I’ve known and worked with Ken Yunker over a period of 15 years or so… To say that he was always responsive would be an understatement... he paid attention to the overall picture while also making sure that all the details were taken care of. A unique concept…"
“I’ve known and worked with Ken Yunker over a period of 15 years or so… To say that he was always responsive would be an understatement... he paid attention to the overall picture while also making sure that all the details were taken care of. A unique concept…"
“I’ve known and worked with Ken Yunker over a period of 15 years or so… To say that he was always responsive would be an understatement... he paid attention to the overall picture while also making sure that all the details were taken care of. A unique concept…"
Professional Affiliations
Reps East is an allied organization of the American Institute of Architects.
“IUCAB is the Worldwide Alliance of National Associations of manufacturers’ representatives, brokers, as well as independent sales companies.”
“IUCAB is the Worldwide Alliance of National Associations of manufacturers’ representatives, brokers, as well as independent sales companies.”
“IUCAB is the Worldwide Alliance of National Associations of manufacturers’ representatives, brokers, as well as independent sales companies.”
MANA is known as the “One Association For All Agents and Manufacturers” and is ” the largest North American association of manufacturers’ reps.”
MANA is known as the “One Association For All Agents and Manufacturers” and is ” the largest North American association of manufacturers’ reps.”
MANA is known as the “One Association For All Agents and Manufacturers” and is ” the largest North American association of manufacturers’ reps.”