About Rothkopf-Reps: A Legacy of Results

Rothkopf-Reps is more than a sales organization. We’re a strategic partner for manufacturers who want to gain and maintain a foothold in the Midwest.

History

Since 1960, we’ve been under contract with our longest-standing client, proving our reliability, expertise, and value time and time again.

1958

The R.F. Carlson Company enters the Manufacturer’s Representatives business, representing Thermatics Wire & Cable, Elm City, NC, a manufacturer of high temperature wire and cable utilized on the F-4 Phantom Fighter Jet.

1960

The company adds its second Principal, Nelson Nameplate, Los Angeles, CA. Today, as part of the Nelson Miller Group, our alignment continues, representing one of the longest standing Principal & Manufacturer’s Representative relationships in our industry.

1984

After joining the company as a sales representative in 1970, John Rothkopf purchases the St. Louis assets of the R. F. Carlson Company and forms:

Rothkopf & Associates, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Representatives of electro-mechanical and electronic components
Distributors of o-rings, seals and rubber components

2003

Rothkopf Manufacturer’s Rep business unit becomes RCJ REPS.

2007

Michael Rothkopf acquires Rothkopf & Associates, Inc.

2024

Rothkopf exits RCJ REPS, and returns to Rothkopf & Associates as ROTHKOPF-Reps

Our Team

Carrie Lessel

Senior Regional Sales Representative

Carrie joined the RCJ sales team in 2018 after 23 years of electronic component and design engineering services sales with Arrow Electronics and EMAC, Inc. Carrie has account responsibility across our territory.

Bruce Fritz

Regional Sales Representative

Bruce joined the company in 2024 after 15 years as a sales representative and territory sales manager in the Wholesale and Retail Beverage Industry. Bruce has account responsibility in western Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa.

Debbie Sevier

Inside Sales & Business Development

Debbie joined the company in 1993 after four years in inside sales in electronic components. Debbie is the “Go-To” resource for our sales reps, customers and principals.

Andrew Bauer

Customer Success Representative

Andrew joined the company in 2024 after five years of sales and business development in Third Party Logistics / Warehousing Services. Andrew supports sales and business development across our account base.

Michael Rothkopf

President

Mike joined the company in 1978.