2021 Allied Member: Hansen Distribution Agency

Steven Gress, Sales Specialist & Architectural Wall Project Manager, Hansen Distribution Agency (Manufacturers Rep Group)

What are the services that you provide/what does your company do?

Partnering with some of the most customer focused manufacturers; Hansen Distribution Agency serves the contract/commercial furnishing needs of corporate, educational, healthcare, and hospitality environments across the state of Ohio.

How do you work with architects?

HDA regularly partners with some of the largest firms throughout the state of Ohio. I pride myself on doing whatever I can to make specifying our products as effortless as possible.

How are you innovating and bringing value to your projects?

Flexibility and social distance are without a doubt major design factors within today’s environments. Each of our represented manufacturers offer some of the most innovative and effective solutions to account for these new norms.

Of your recent projects, which is your favorite and why?

Local public library renovations. KI is second to none for both K-12 and higher education solutions. As the husband of an elementary school teacher, I am always moved to see our solutions helping students learn more effectively without sacrificing comfort or flexibility.

What do you consider your strongest skill?

Public Speaking/communication.

What do you love most about what you do?

In addition to working with the most amazing team anyone could ask for, I love the rewarding feeling of seeing my projects come to life and add functionality to any space.

When you’re not working, what do you enjoy doing?

I am a huge sports nut. I love to both play and watch just about anything.