What's NEWS at O'Rourke Sales Company!
Matt Cyrulnik Named National Vice-President of Appliances
October 16, 2024
With an impressive 26 years of experience in the distribution industry, nine of which he spent focusing specifically on appliances, Cyrulnik brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt Cyrulnik to our management team,” says Jeff O’Rourke, CEO of O’Rourke Sales Company. “With Matt’s extensive experience within the dealer channel and industry knowledge, we are continuing to strengthen our appliance division and build upon the successes and significant growth we have achieved in recent years.
Thor Introduces New Gordon Ramsay Collection
October 14, 2024
THOR Kitchen, a leader in high-performance kitchen appliances, has long transformed home kitchens and empowered culinary enthusiasts to cook confidently with professional-grade appliances. Now, they’re pushing the boundaries of excellence, collaborating with multi-Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay to launch an exclusive new line of kitchen appliances designed to elevate the home cooking experience.
O'Rourke Sales Company Awarded Samsung Appliance Distribution Partnership
July 2, 2024
For the second year in a row, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is the most awarded brand for kitchen and laundry appliances in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Home Appliance Satisfaction Study. Samsung ranked highest in 10 of 11 segments with the highest rankings in Customer Satisfaction.
We are Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Tom Jeffries to Senior Vice President of Sales & Appliances
January 24, 2024
Since joining O’Rourke Sales Company in 2011 as National Sales Manager, Jeffries has been an invaluable member of the company’s sales and management team. Over the years, he has played an integral role in the expansion and development of O’Rourke’s appliance industry distribution and sales to what it is now. He has had a hands-on-role, helping to establish numerous key relationships with both dealers and vendors alike.
OSC Awarded Exclusive Distributor of Kenmore Major Appliances
January 22, 2024
O’Rourke Sales Company to serve as exclusive distributor of Kenmore major appliances nationwide. Over-the range Microwaves, freezers and more product categories will also be available upon our launch of Kenmore appliances this March.
Jake O'Rourke is Appointed New Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President
September 1, 2023
Please join us as we congratulate Jake O’Rourke on his appointment as our new Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President! After joining us in 2016 as the Accounting Supervisor, we rose through the ranks to be become Vice President. During his tenure at O’Rourke Sales Company, Jake has been instrumental in streamlining key processes, adding key vendors to our product line, and expanding ecommerce fulfillment nationwide.
“Jake has been a vital asset at O’Rourke Sales since he joined the team in 2016,” says Andrew Terry, President of O’Rourke Sales Company. “Our management team is excited to continue to work closely with Jake as we expand our services and product offerings to our customers with the enhancements we are making to our operations.”
As COO and EVP, Jake looks forward to steering our strategy to enhance the services we provide and continue to improve upon the procedures we have in place for an even better customer experience. Congratulations Jake, we can’t wait to watch you excel!
Incentives Team Wins "Excellence In Data Entry" Award
June 16, 2021
The O’Rourke Sales Company Premium Division is proud to receive the Excellence in Data Entry Award from RepLink out of 95 vendor/supplier partners!
Mary from RepLink stated ”We stressed the fact that current, up-to-date data is even more critical this year than ever before… More and more resellers are counting on RepLink to show them or feed to them data that is accurate and timely… Your company was in the top ten highest scores in the industry. You should be congratulated!”
Micah VanderTuig, Director of Special Markets, states, “Maintaining accurate data is crucial to our business and with the never-ending changes we’ve experienced the past 12+ months, Brian has had his hands full keeping everything up to date and accurate. In addition to Brian’s daily labors of maintaining our data, the rest of the incentive teams’ efforts in looking out for real time changes/updating info in the portal and Jeff Willis’s inventory and IR feed updates all contributed to earning this award. Last I knew, RepLink had over 95 suppliers so to be in their top ten in 2020 is pretty impressive!”
Jake O’Rourke, Vice President, states, “This type of dedication to detail and commitment to excellence is what keeps our customers coming back and our vendor partners eager to do business with us. I am happy to say that we have one of the best teams in the industry!”
Rent One Vendor of the Year Award
March 25, 2021
O’Rourke Sales Company (OSC) is proud to announce that the Rent One Vendor of the Year Award was awarded to Bill French, VP National Sales and leader of O’Rourke Sales Company’s rental division. This award was bestowed on Bill at the recent SKC Enterprises Inc., dba Rent One virtual annual meeting.
Having worked at OSC for almost 20 years, Bill has been instrumental in developing the rental division into the industry powerhouse that it is today. “I care about my customers and they all know it,” says Mr. French. “I am extremely proud to accept this award, but it is accepted on behalf of the entire rental team. Of particular note would be Jay Nardone, VP of Computers and Gaming and Amanda Barrows, Customer Service Representative. They both also work integrally with the SKC/Rent One team. The friendships we have developed go way beyond a working relationship. It has been our pleasure to know Larry, Sharon and Trent over so many, many years and to see all the good that they have done for their communities, customers and employees. I would be remiss if I did not also acknowledge all of the Rent One team members whom we work with on a daily basis.”
“Bill is the epitome of who we are as a company,” says Jeff O’Rourke, CEO of O’Rourke Sales Company.
“He always goes the extra, extra mile to make sure our customers are taken care of. We are very proud of the recognition that has been bestowed on Bill and thank Rent One for their business.”
Micah Vander Tuig Earns Incentive Professional (IP)
Designation
December 1, 2020
Micah earned his IP designation with the Incentive Manufacturers & Representatives Alliance. The IMRA is comprised of corporate gift suppliers and independent manufacturer’s representatives providing brand name merchandise to incentive program providers.
IMRA’s mission is to advocate the use of merchandise incentives as a proven method of delivering incentive program outcomes.
OSC Awarded Samsung Distribution Partnership
June 1, 2020
O’Rourke Sales Company announces a distribution partnership with Samsung, the global market leader with incredible brand name recognition. O’Rourke Sales Company continues their 55+ year tradition of serving group, retail and rental dealers across the nation by offering a complete TV, DAV and Smart Home lineup of the hottest innovations in Samsung’s QLED 8K, QLED 4K, Crystal UHD, Smart Home and DAV technologies.
Dealerscope Magazine Article on OSC & Nationwide Partnership
April 23, 2020
As more states begin announcing their plans to lift shelter-in-place orders enacted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Nationwide Marketing Group and O’Rourke Sales Company (OSC) have joined together to ensure independent retailers have access to much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE).
OSC and Nationwide Marketing Group Partner to Solve PPE Challenges
April 23, 2020
O’Rourke Sales Company teams up with Nationwide Marketing Group to help members overcome the challenges of acquiring Personal Protective Equipment as they prepare to get back to business.
OSC Brings Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) To Retailers
April 22, 2020
O’Rourke Sales Company is now offering Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) items during this Coronavirus pandemic to safeguard customers and employees during store re-openings.
OSC Supports Quad Cities First Responders
April 16, 2020
O’Rourke Sales Company has donated 120 gallons of locally sourced hand
sanitizer to Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island, and other local
Police, Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Service workers. We have
also donated 5,000 KN95 masks for use by Iowa and Texas front line workers.
