Schroeder Associates sales representatives possess more than 130 years of combined manufacturing and sales experience.
Larry Johnson
Larry was born and raised in the Midwest. He worked for John Deere – Des Moines Works for 14 years as a buyer before joining Schroeder Associates. With more than 40 years in the Manufacturers’ Representative industry, he brings expertise in product knowledge, customer relationships and expanding territories.
Gary’s career has been in manufacturing since 1982, joining Schroeder Associates in 1990. His prior work history was in warehouse management and material control, then moving into a purchasing position, before finally settling into sales. With this base of knowledge and experience, Gary offers a well-rounded view of being a Manufacturers’ Representative. Being a life-long resident of the Quad Cities area, Gary is very familiar with the Midwest manufacturing landscape. He is looking forward to many more years of applying his knowledge and passion to assist his customers as well as the company’s Principals and partners. In his spare time, Gary enjoys a casual afternoon on the golf course.
Doug joined the company in 2008 after spending 8 years as a commercial pilot. Prior to that, he owned and managed a contract packaging and assembly business for 10 years. With a B.S. in Sales / Marketing and experience in several sales positions, Doug has found his career passion as a Manufacturers’ Representative. He thrives on the challenge of solving issues by bringing customers and principals together. In his spare time, Doug enjoys skiing, biking and sailing with family and friends.
Todd joined Schroeder Associates in 2015 to serve the Nebraska, Kansas, and Western Missouri territory. Prior to joining the team, he worked throughout the Midwest as a Planner, Purchasing agent, and as an Inside Sales Representative for companies within the manufacturing industry. Todd sincerely enjoys helping people and understanding their organizations to help them grow. In his spare time you can find him fishing, hunting, or spending time with family and friends.
Jake started his career at Schroeder Associates as an intern, which allowed him the opportunity to learn the inner workings of the company and helped him adapt his education and unique experiences to his position as Territory Manager. Jake joined us as a recent graduate in 2018, and used his aptitude and willingness to learn coupled with past sales experience to build his territory. Jake resides in Davenport, Iowa and looks forwards to building relationships with customers in the Midwest. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, skiing, and chasing his dogs.
Matt joined the company in 2019. Matt grew up in Fargo, ND and still lives in Fargo with his wife Heidi. He has been a Manufactures’ Representative for 29 years. He has loved covering SD, ND, MN, MB and all the people he has gotten to know over the years. Matt feels the people is what makes traveling in his area so enjoyable. Matt loves to golf, hunt and enjoy the lakes with family.
Amy joined Schroeder Associates in 2009. With over 20 years of experience in professional office positions and a track record of strong performance in high-volume, high-pressure environments, Amy skillfully manages administrative duties and client relations. As Office Manager, she is responsible for all office procedures, and uses her organizational skills to ensure smooth operations in a busy and vibrant work environment.
