Brooklyn, N.Y. — AP&G Co. recently made a number of significant changes and additions to the firm’s sales team.
AP&G named Kevin Keane as new national sales manager for professional products — North America. “Kevin joined AP&G only three short years ago and in that time he has certainly made his mark,” said Steven Frisch, president/CEO of AP&G. “Kevin’s vision for growth in this industry is broad, creative, and meticulously planned.”
Craig Martelle, AP&G’s former vice president of sales for professional products has been named vice president/global sales. Martelle will continue to be involved in the U.S. pest management industry but will now be focusing his efforts on growing AP&G’s presence internationally.
“Craig has been in the trenches and has the experience and know-how to build the infrastructure, make the contacts, establish distribution channels — all the necessary ingredients in laying the groundwork for the long haul,” Frisch said. “We are confident that his professionalism, knowledge, and drive will lead to exponential growth in our overseas markets as it has in the Professional Products Domestic Division.”
Martelle will be replacing Michael Bentivegna. Bentivegna has been with AP&G for two decades. “Mike’s tremendous work ethic and goal oriented focus and drive, has helped shape and form AP&G into what we are today — we simply could not have done it without him and we thank him for his years of service and dedication,” Frisch said. “Mike will be stepping down as vice president of overseas sales and will play a role as advisor/consultant for an undetermined period of time, to assist in Craig’s transition to overseas markets.”
Robert Stocker, the newest addition to the AP&G sales team, has been named regional sales manager/Western USA. Stocker has many years of experience in the industry, AP&G reports.
In addition, AP&G has made other changes and additions to its sales force in the last 18 months. What follows is a summary of the current line-up:
- Craig Martelle — Vice President of Global Sales
- Kevin Keane — National Sales Manager
- Jim Baldino — Sales Manager, Mid Atlantic Region (a new territory)
- Ed Dolshun — Sales Manager, Northeast Region and Canada
- Walter Mendieta — Sales Manager, Southeast Region
- Robert Stocker — Sales Manager, Western Region
- Andrew Vita — Sales Manager, North Central Region
AP&G said these changes reflect the firm’s strong commitment to supporting its distributor partners and addressing the changing environment of the structural pest control industry.
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