Who we are

Each I.G.R.C. team member has 15 + years of experience in his or her area of sales representation or marketing expertise. Our team members, many of whom have been retail buyers, are true specialists in the retail industry. Their experience in categories such as: Housewares, Hardware, Catalog, Military, Drug, .Com, Electronics, Paint & Sundry and Seasonal provides our clients with insight into specific retail accounts that no other sales and marketing organization can provide. Our years of experience, have translated into time tested formulas for sales success. We consistently apply these formulas to our clients’ businesses to provide them with the greatest opportunity for retail sales and maximized profits.
 

John Kakatsch is a merchandising innovator and respected leader in the housewares industry. For nearly 50 years, Mr. Kakatsch has helped companies bring their product lines to market with great success. Mr. Kakatsch is a veteran of: Montgomery Ward, Kimberly Clark, Magla Products, Quickie Manufacturing, and Bajer Design & Marketing where under his direction the each company diversified its product lines and experienced tremendous growth.

Fred Simon with a background of over 45 years as a founding senior partner of two of the most successful Representative Agencies in the U.S. Mr. Simon has represented some of the most powerful brands in the hardware, housewares, and consumer electronics. Mr. Simon’s network of experienced sales, and marketing experts have built a multi-million dollar organization that provides immediate access to the world’s most powerful retail organizations including: Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, BJs Wholesale Club, and Home Depot.

Jeff Chaban, a veteran of OPM Consulting Group and one of retail’s most experienced sales and sourcing professionals with over 23 years as a managing partner of a multi-million dollar international representative and sourcing agency. Mr. Chaban has consulted and represented some of the nation’s most recognized brands in the hardware, housewares and consumer electronics industries. Mr. Chaban’s team of international sales, manufacturing experts have represented hundreds of national brands and he provides immediate access to retail organizations including: Costco, Lowes, Sears/Kmart, Office Depot and CVS.