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Chris Kouri & Associates Celebrates 20 Years in Business; Announces Expansion to Pacific Northwest

Manufacturer’s rep firm Chris Kouri & Associates is celebrating its 20th year in business. The company, founded in 1987 by Chris Kouri, started as a small three-man agency in California and Arizona. They have since grown to become one of the largest agencies on the West Coast, employing more than 20 people who cover California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii.

ANAHEIM, CA – Manufacturer’s rep firm Chris Kouri & Associates is celebrating its 20th year in business. The company, founded in 1987 by Chris Kouri, started as a small three-man agency in California and Arizona. They have since grown to become one of the largest agencies on the West Coast, employing more than 20 people who cover California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii.

The firm announced it is expanding into the Pacific Northwest to cover the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. The company has hired Brian Holstine to lead its expansion to this territory. Holstine most recently worked for Evergreen Sales. He brings more than 20 years experience working as a rep and calling on the customers in this territory.

The management team now consists of Chris Kouri – president; Jack Hardy executive vice president and general manager; Dave Nickerson – vice president sales, Arizona; Mike Bryant – vice president sales, Northern California; and Brian Holstine – vice president sales, Pacific Northwest.

For more information about Chris Kouri & Associates, go to: http://www.chriskouri.com.

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