Outside Sales Team
David James
Territories: PA & NJ
David comes to us with a rich history in sales, has over 20 years of wholesale and retail sales experience. He most recently worked for NAPA Solutions where he was a division sales manager. Prior to his stint as sales manager, David was a territory sales manager for NAPA, where he exceeded his goals on a yearly basis. Most of David’s time with NAPA was spent in the territory that he will be covering for Keystone.
Ken Hellendall
Territories: GSA
Ken is the President / Owner of Keystone. He has been working in the public safety and law enforcement sales industry since 1978. He was a Police Officer in Indiana prior to becoming a sales representative. Ken continues to work in the public safety sector as the Chief of the Cheltenham Township Emergency Medical Service where he is also the Emergency Management Coordinator. This combined with over 45 years as a volunteer firefighter gives Ken a unique perspective in the public safety sales market. Ken is married to Nancy who is also active in the business. They have three children. In his spare time Ken’s hobbies include motorcycle riding and model railroading and he enjoys a fine cigar on occasion.
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Office: 215-379-1671
Email: khellendall@keystonemr.com
EDUCATION
Germantown Friends School 1973
Earlham College, BA in Communications 1978
EXPERIENCE
Keystone Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
1991 – Present
Cheltenham EMS
1982 – Present
Cheltenham Township
2005 – Present
Eastern Sales Company
1989 – 1991
Havis Shields Equipment Corp
1980 – 1989
Safety Equipment Ltd.
1979 – 1980
Cheltenham Township Parks Department
1978 – 1982
AWARDS
Armor Express Top Sales Group Law Enforcement 2007-2013
PSE Amber Sales Rep of the Year 2012 – Ken Hellendall
PSE Amber Rep Group of the Year 2012
PSE Amber Most Improved Rep Group 2009
Code 3, Inc. Most Improved Rep Group 2008 & 2009
Code 3, Inc. Rep Group of the Year 2008
Bushnell LE Sales Group of the Year 2009
KLP Manufacturers (Codura & Nylon Police Products) Salesman of the Year 1992
Outstanding Service Award from the Cheltenham Township Emergency Medical Service 1989
Resolution for Outstanding Service to the Emergency Medical Service received from The Board of Commissioners, Cheltenham Township 1988
Red Cross Certificate of Merit given for saving a life 1982
Cheltenham Township Community Service Award 1981
Received from Earlham College – Ackerman Nicholson Award in Communications 1978
Earlham College Senior Service and Student Government Awards for Community Service 1978
Christopher S. Gaskin
Territories: CT and NY
Chris has over 20 years of wholesale sales experience to the team. Chris focuses on building long term relationships with his customers through his strong communication and follow up skills. He emphasizes on getting the right products to his customers based on their needs. Chris is a lifelong resident of NY and lives in Wantagh, NY. He is married to his wife Laura for 21 years, and has 2 sons. He enjoys Baseball, Hockey, and Golf.
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Cell: 609-213-0424
Email: cgaskin@keystonemr.com
EDUCATION
Florida State College at Jacksonville
EXPERIENCE
Territory $1.8M, increased northeast business +10% along with +15% in Eastern Canada region.
Opened commerce dealer that will hit $200K+ in 2015.
One of the largest privately owned fashion accessory companies in the industry.
Managed and grew territory sales volume from $1,200,000 to $1,500,000 within 2 years
2009 – Highest Shipping Increase Award +16% for First 6 months of 2009, #3 in Total Company.
Mark Phlegar
Territories: DE, MD, VA, W. VA
Mark Phlegar has 25+ years in the sales industry. Mark started as a sales manager at United Uniform Co. in New York State where he grew sales an average of 14% per year. Upon leaving United, he was the northeast regional manager for Fechheimer Brothers again increasing his territory sales. Following his employment with Fechheimer he started his own manufacturer’s representative firm in the Washington DC area. Mark’s extensive experience has helped Keystone increase sales and earn sales rep group awards.
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Cell: 302-682-1825
Email: mphlegar@keystonemr.com
EDUCATION
SUNY at Buffalo
EXPERIENCE
Keystone Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
November 2012 – present
Mid-Atlantic Sales
2010 – 2012
Flying Cross & Fechheimer
Mid-Atlantic region sales
AWARDS
2013 Silver Representative of the Year
2003 Representative of the Year
Mark Boisvert
Territories: ME, VT, NH, MA, RI
Mark Boisvert covers the New England region (ME, VT, NH, MA,R I). He brings over 25 years of sales experience to our team. Prior to joining our team Mark was the Vice President and a Partner in the Mach 5 Group. He was Sales Manager and Partner with Aurum Organic Apparel and Sales Rep for NES Clothing prior to Mach 5 Group.
Mark is a lifelong NH resident where he lives with his wife Lisa of 20 years and their son and daughter. He enjoys Golf, Baseball, Patriots Superbowls, testing his son’s programming skills and enjoying his daughter’s music.
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Cell: 603-573-5829
Email: mboisvert@keystonemr.com
Inside Sales Team
Nancy Hellendall
As the Executive Vice President Corporate Secretary, Nancy Hellendall keeps Keystone running smoothly. She has been with Keystone Mid-Atlantic since its inception and has over 20 years of experience with the public safety industry.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Nancy also has a nursing degree and has been a certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) for 16 years.