ABOUT US

Kevin Brew Sales prides itself on giving exceptional service to our vendors and retailers. We focus on the details that make a difference to their business. We are fortunate to represent some of the great brands in the Outdoor and Winter Sports industry. Our home office is located in “gorgeous” Ithaca, NY, and our sales team is spread out over the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern Great Lakes territories.

For more information, please call 607-277-4641
or email kbrew@kevinbrewsales.com

Kevin Brew started his sales career shortly after graduating college. A few years later he founded Kevin Brew Sales as a sales agency catering to the skiing community. Since then he has expanded its focus to include all aspects of the outdoor and winter sports industries. Kevin has served on numerous non-profit’s board of directors, most recently as Regional Vice President of 360 Adventure Collective (formerly Eastern Outdoor Rep Association). In his free time Kevin enjoys skiing, running, sailing and spending time with family and friends.

Vicki Brew has been key member of Kevin Brew Sales for over 20 years handling many aspects of the business as it has evolved while raising their daughter. Her current responsibility is managing the operational and financial aspects of the business. Vicki has a background in business management, operations, bookkeeping, financial reporting and customer service having started her career as a managing partner in a property management business.

In her free time, Vicki enjoys being outside gardening, biking, running, skiing, sailing and hiking.

Jarrett Apple has been a sales representative with Kevin Brew Sales since 2006. Previously he worked as a Sales Associate with Fischer Sports and Dalbello Boots working the Mid-Atlantic territory. He also has extensive retail and management experience gained while working for Snow Country in Pittsford, NY. Jarrett literally grew up in the rep business. Both his parents are long time snow sports reps and had him helping at consumer shows before he was a teenager.

Jarrett is based in Canandaigua, NY and covers Upstate NY, PA and northern WVA. In his free time Jarrett enjoys skiing and golfing.

Jaimie Watson has been a sales representative with Kevin Brew Sales since 2009. Jaimie has extensive experience in the outdoor and footwear industry. Previously, Jaimie worked with The North Face where he was an equipment and footwear sales representative in Northern California/Oregon and Nevada and has a great deal of retail experience. Jaimie also worked in specialty retail as the Ski Manager, then Store Manager at Princeton Sports in Baltimore, MD, and as the regional bike manager for Hudson Trail Outfitters in VA and MD. Jaimie is based in Baltimore, MD, and covers Metro NY, NJ, DE, DC, VA and southern WVA.

In his free time Jaimie loves being outdoors – skiing, biking, backpacking, paddle boarding, sailing and golfing. Jaimie’s biggest passion is his hometown sports teams – the Ravens and Orioles.

Ryzsard Szumski joined Kevin Brew Sales in the summer of 2021. He started his career in the outdoor industry at Snow Country in Rochester, NY, at the age of 15 and continued with retail and Sales Rep positions in the cycling and winter sports industries. His retail experience includes managing the sales, service, and general operation of specialty bicycle and ski shops in the Capital Region of New York State. Prior to joining Kevin Brew Sales, Ryszard held sales associate/tech rep and business admin positions with Apex Ski Boots, served as an inside sales rep at JB Importers, and was the New England/W. NY sales rep for Eddy Merckx Cycles USA. He brings a strong understanding of the consumer/dealer/wholesaler relationships.

Ryzsard is based in the Philadelphia area and covers specialty accounts in PA, NJ, MD and DE. In his free time, Ryzsard enjoys bicycling, camping, hiking, skiing, and visiting his friends and family.

Mike Sweeney joined Kevin Brew Sales as a Thule representative in 2007. Mike has been in the Rep Business since the mid-80’s. His primary focus has been in the bicycle industry but he also has extensive experience representing companies in outdoor categories as well.

Mike is based in Cincinnati, OH, and covers OH, IN and KY as our independent Thule representative. In his free time Mike enjoys road cycling, hiking, hunting and many other outdoor activities.

Julie Langenbacher joined Kevin Brew Sales as a Sales Analyst in 2019. Her background is in sales, database management, and event coordination. In her free time Julie enjoys swimming in any available body of water, cycling, and hiking with her rescue dogs and family. She is a US Masters Swimming official and open water coach, SPCA volunteer, and proud mom to four grown children.

John Kerkhof joined Kevin Brew Sales as a Thule Representative in 2021. John started working at Brick Wheels in Michigan, where he quickly rose to buyer and store manager. He began his rep career over 25 years ago and lives by the motto, “Sales are just part of it”. His exemplary work ethic and dealer service has won him numerous awards including the coveted SIA Rep/Sales Agency of the Year three times. His business focus is the Snow, Bike, and Outdoor industries.

John is based in Williamsburg, MI and covers Michigan as our Independent Thule Representative. He enjoys all things bike, hike, snow, and water, and being in the outdoors every chance he gets.