
Since 1983
About Kast Marketing.
Loyal representation. Local inventory. Results you can see.
Mission
Why we do what we do.
Kast Marketing builds long-term partnerships and product acceptance, from owner to installer, for the manufacturers we represent.
We build lasting growth by earning trust at every level of a project. We know the distributors, contractors, engineers, architects, owners and inspectors who shape each job, and we work alongside them to get our manufacturers’ products specified, approved and installed.
Our history
Since 1983.
Kast Marketing was founded in 1983 by four partners. Our name comes from their last names: Chuck Kafenshtok, Stephen Avery, Terry Sherman and Jerry Tesler.
Our first manufacturer was J.P. Ward. More than four decades later, we still represent them, today as part of Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation.
At Kast Marketing, lasting growth comes from long-term relationships, and many of our manufacturer partnerships span decades. We bring that same commitment to the field, working with engineers, architects, contractors, distributors, owners and inspectors to make sure the products we represent are specified, approved and installed.
We believe in long-lasting, loyal partnerships, and we earn them by representing every brand as if it were our own.
Who we are today
Partners in your market.
Kast Marketing is an independent manufacturers’ representative for the plumbing, PVF and hydronic markets, headquartered in Lombard, Illinois. Our outside sales team covers the field; our inside sales team, quotations team and warehouse keep orders moving.
Memberships
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Headquarters and warehouse
219 Eisenhower Lane South, Lombard, IL 60148 · 630-227-0600 · sales@kastmarketing.com
Partners
- Bill SextonPresidentbsexton@kastmarketing.com
- Tom BabcockVice Presidenttbabcock@kastmarketing.com
Management
- Bob ChlipalaDirector of Salesbobc@kastmarketing.com
- Greg NagrantGeneral Managergnagrant@kastmarketing.com
Outside Sales
- Meghan Bielanskimeghanb@kastmarketing.com
- Tim Johnsontjohnson@kastmarketing.com
- Frank Criglerfcrigler@kastmarketing.com
Inside Sales
- Cecelia Komanckoman@kastmarketing.com
- Mallari Smolinskemsmolinske@kastmarketing.com
- Tom Gramsetgramse@kastmarketing.com
- Jeff Howleyjhowley@kastmarketing.com
Quotations
- Nick Bellezzonick@kastmarketing.com
Territory
Where we work.
Illinois, Northwest Indiana, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Coverage is set by manufacturer. See each one on our Manufacturers page for the areas we cover for it.
