About Us
Harvey Gerstman Associates (HGA) is a third-generation Manufacturers Representative agency proudly serving the Construction/Rental, Industrial/MRO, Safety, and Retail markets since 1978. Founded by Harvey and his wife Carol Gerstman, HGA began with a clear goal: to build trusted partnerships between manufacturers and distributors through unmatched representation and integrity.
For almost five decades, the company has grown into a diverse sales organization representing leading manufacturers across the Eastern United States and several national accounts.
Regions We Serve:
- Northeast: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine
- Mid-Atlantic: Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C.
- Southeast: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi
- Midwest/Ohio Valley: Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan
As the business expanded, Harvey was joined by his children Dan and Linda.
Today, under the leadership of Charlie Gerstman, HGA continues to grow and adapt to the changing marketplace. With a focus on innovation, technology, and long-term partnerships, the agency remains dedicated to delivering value to both manufacturers and accounts, just as it has for more than 45 years.
Three generations. One commitment.
HGA continues to honor the values that began with Harvey and Carol by delivering trusted representation, exceptional communication, and lasting partnerships across every market we serve.
Our Core Principles
At Harvey Gerstman Associates, our success is built on a shared commitment to teamwork, communication, and continuous learning. Every member of our team follows these guiding values:
- Learn and teach continuously. Growth begins with curiosity and knowledge-sharing.
- Listen and serve with understanding. We build strong relationships by truly hearing our customers and colleagues.
- Create win–win solutions. We believe success is achieved when everyone benefits.
- Grow through teamwork.Collaboration strengthens our progress and partnerships.
- Act with integrity. There are no shortcuts to success. Honesty, effort, and accountability guide everything we do.
