Friedman & Dorrans Sales, Inc. Products About Us Training What’s New Contact Us Our Team Office: (847) 459-8412 Cell: (847) 812-2758 Email: brian@fanddsales.com Brian Friedman Principal/Owner Since 1991 Brian Friedman, Vice‐President, started his career with Friedman & Dorrans in 1991. Brian concentrates on the plumbing & heating wholesaler, plumbing & heating contractor, kitchen & bath showrooms, hotel/hospitality, sewer and water distributor and contractor, roofing wholesaler and contractor, and specifying engineers and architects throughout Metropolitan Chicago, and Rockford. Brian holds a B.S. in Management from Indiana University and earned his M.B.A. in Marketing Management from DePaul University. Brian served as an Associate Member Director for the MwDA (Midwest Distributors Association) – representing Region 2 of The American Supply Association, from 2003-2012. Brian served on the Liberty Pump Rep Council from 2011-2013 and served on the Oatey rep council from 2013-2016. Previous to his employment with Friedman & Dorrans Sales Inc, Brian was employed by National Plumbing & Heating Supply – warehouse operations (1989) and Coopers Plumbing & Heating Supply – computer systems (1988). Office: (847) 459-8412 Cell: (847) 812-2753 Email: jim@fanddsales.com Jim Dorrans Principal/Owner Since 1976 Jim Dorrans, current President, started with W.F. Dorrans in 1976. Jim’s 36 years of experience with all aspects of our industry and network of extensive contacts gives our agency a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Jim’s main responsibilities include calling on the plumbing & heating wholesaler – including showroom operations, plumbing & heating contractor, retail & catalog merchandisers, hotel/hospitality and irrigation markets in Metropolitan Chicago and NW Indiana markets. Jim holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Western Illinois University. Cell: (847) 980-3293 Email: steve@fanddsales.com Steve Cook Outside Sales Since 2007 Steve Cook brings an extensive 37‐year career in the plumbing & heating industry to Friedman & Dorrans, joining our agency in 2007. Steve’s background includes 7 years as Chicago & Central Illinois District Sales Manager for Mueller Industries (2000 – 2007), former principal of Heartland Sales Rep Agency (1996 – 2000) , Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager for Sterling Supply (1983 – 1996), Customer Associate N.O. Nelson – Dayton, OH (1974‐1980), and Apprentice Plumber (1974). Steve’s main account responsibilities are calling on plumbing & heating wholesalers and contractors and kitchen and bath showrooms in the Metropolitan Chicago and East Moline & Moline, markets. Office: (847) 459-8412 Cell: (847) 338-3443 Email: bill@fanddsales.com Bill Dorrans Outside Sales Since 2007 Bill Dorrans started with Friedman & Dorrans part time in the summers of 2007 and 2008. He began full‐time in summer of 2009. Bill holds a B.S. Degree in Business Management from Northern Illinois University. Bill’s current responsibilities include plumbing & heating wholesalers and contractors in the Champaign, Decatur, Bloomington and Springfield markets as well as inside sales and quotes. Cell: (773) 682-0700 Email: billy@fanddsales.com Billy Ford Outside Sales Since 2013 Billy Ford brings 28 years of hands on Plumbing and Mechanical experience as well as 9 years of Wholesale experience to F&D Sales. Billy is a 3rd generation Plumbing, Mechanical and Building contractor. After growing up in his father’s business, Billy went on to get his Plumbing and HVAC License and start his own business in the San Francisco Bay Area in Central California. Billy holds Plumbing and HVAC licenses in California and Nevada. When it was time to put the tools down Billy went to work for Ferguson Enterprises in Reno, Nevada in 2004 and after holding various positions, transferred to Chicago in 2009 to focus on developing Ferguson’s Commercial Hot Water business with his expertise and commitment to customer service and support. Billy’s roll with Friedman & Dorrans Sales will be to continue to offer superior service and support to our wholesale customers and to their customers across our product lines with the focus being on Domestic Hot Water and Hydronic products. Cell: (847) 400-7046 Email: rich@fanddsales.com Rich Wargo Outside Sales since 1982 Rich Wargo brings over 40 years of experience to Friedman & Dorrans. Rich’s career started at SG Supply Company (1979-1982). From there he was employed as Senior Sales Account Executive with Jerry Friedman Sales (1982-1985) covering the entire Chicagoland metropolitan area and several central Illinois markets. Today, Rich’s main account responsibilities are plumbing & heating & roofing wholesalers and contractors in the south suburbs of Chicago and northwest Indiana markets. Cell: (847) 257-9310 Email: tom@fanddsales.com Tom Gach Hot Water Sales Specialist since 2019 Tom has an extensive background in HVAC, having been in the business since 1991. He has worked at different levels of the supply chain ranging from manufacturer to rep to various local contractors. Most recently, he ran his own contracting business for 12 years, specializing in all aspects of HVAC including steam, radiant, and control wiring. Tom’s primary responsibilities are domestic and hydronic equipment market share growth, job site support, training, quotations and contractor sales as well as supporting our wholesale distributor partners with training and product awareness initiatives. Tom resides in Medinah, IL and has 4 children ranging in age from 9-19. Office: (847) 459-8412 Email: craig@fanddsales.com Craig Friedman Inside Sales Since 2020 Craig started with Friedman & Dorrans in January of 2020. Previously, he was employed at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange/Board of Trade as a clerk & broker where he executed orders in a fast-paced and high pressure fixed income/derivative environment. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northern Illinois University. Craig and his wife of 25 years, Dana, reside in Buffalo Grove along with their children Stephanie (22) and Jake (20). Craig’s primary responsibilities are order fulfillment, job quoting, and providing superior customer service. Office: (847) 459-8412 Email: briand@fanddsales.com Brian Dorrans Inside Sales Since 2019 Brian joined the Friedman and Dorrans team in December of 2019. He attended College of Dupage and Columbia College Chicago studying Business and Media Management. Brian brings an enthusiastic work ethic to the office and is continuing to learn everyday about the different aspects of the plumbing and heating industry to best serve all customers. Brian’s primary roles include customer service and engagement, quoting and office administration. Copyright © 2021 Friedman & Dorrans Sales, Inc. | Designed by InformAbility, Inc.