Our Résumé

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide excellent customer service to our distributors, education and information to the fleet customers, credibility to our manufactures, and profit for all.

Tom Miller and Associates was established May 1, 1986. The company’s philosophy has always been a simple work ethic. Everyday we work. We implement the goals of the manufactures with that of the distributor to create productive sales calls. We continually further our education with the manufactures we represent. This enables us to deliver quick accurate answers to the customer.

We recognize the importance of a cohesive relationship with the manufactures we represent. We pride ourselves on accurate and responsive communication. We distinguish Miller and Associates by bringing success and growth to every manufacture we represent.

BIOS

Tom Miller

1986-present President, Tom Miller & Associates
Manufactures Representative,
Heavy Duty Industry, Western United States (Southern California, Utah, Hawaii)
1986 Vice President, Clark Sales
Manufactures Representative
Los Angeles, CA
1979 Sales Manager, Kolbeck Industries
Heavy Duty Distributor
San Diego, CA
1977 Salesman, H.W. Phillips Co.
Heavy Duty Distributor
Los Angeles, CA

Jason Miller

1999-present Representative, Tom Miller & Associates
Heavy Duty Industry, Nevada and
Southern California
1994-1998 Customer Service and Field Supervisor,
Jensen Landscape Corporation, Cupertino, CA
1994 Student, California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, Bachelor of Science

Matt Furrey

2006-present Representative, Tom Miller & Associates
Heavy Duty Industry, Northern California, Oregon, Hawaii
2006 Representative, Central Beverage Group
Beer and Wine Industry, Ohio
1999 General Foreman, Ed Ross Construction
Commercial Projects, Ohio
1999 Student, The Ohio State University
Columbus, Bachelor of Human Ecology

Nate Lewand

2019-present Representative, Tom Miller & Associates
Heavy Duty Industry, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho
2015 Best Buy – Associate Marketing Manager
National Territory
2014 Soughegan Valley Motorsports – Service Manager
Milford, NH
2011 Best Buy – Assistant Manager
Leominster, MA

Jeff Owen

2020-present Representative, Tom Miller & Associates
Heavy Duty Industry, Sounthern California
2016 Vice-President/Controller
Owen Trailers Inc., Riverside, CA
2002 General Manager
Ownen Trailers Inc.,Riverside, CA
1998 Assistant Foreman
Ownen Trailers Inc.,Riverside, CA
1993 Fabricator
Ownen Trailers Inc.,Riverside, CA
2001 Bachelor of Arts, Business Operations Management
California State University, Fullerton, CA

REFERENCES

All Truck and Trailer Parts
Gene Damron
20770 E. I-76 Frontage Rd.
Brighton, CO 90731
303-301-7566
Kit Masters
Brian Swanson
825 1st Street N.E.
Perham, MN 56573
800-810-9110
Lighthouse of Arizona
Brian Leighton
4625 McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ
602-727-8077
United Pacific
Chris Bischoff
3788 East Conant Street
Long Beach, CA 90808
800-790-6988
Golight
Jason Repass
37146 Highway 17
Culbertson, NE 69024-5526
306-278-3131
Littlefuse
Scott Lechner
International Sales and Marketing Manager
Seattle, WA
360-220-3188
Shopmonkey
Brett Kinsfather
155 E. Main Ave Suite 150
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408-780-2181
Findit
David Seewack
11858 La Grange Ave Suite 202
Los Angeles, CA 90025
888-312-8812
Advance Distribution
Terry Hearron
3920 E. Burdage Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93307-2922
661-324-1011
Franklin Truck Parts
Greg Franklin
6925 Bandini Blvd.
Commerce, CA 90040
323-726-1034

MANUFACTURERS WE REPRESENT

Littelfuse CVP Cole Hersee
Switches, Fuses, Relays, Solenoids, PDM
https://www.littelfuse.com/industries/commercial-vehicle.aspx/
Golight
Revolutionary Lighting Solutions
www.golite.com
ECCO
Warning lights and back-up alarms
www.eccolink.com
Permatex
Gasket makers, hand cleaners, adhesives
www.permatex.com
Kit-Masters
Remanufactured heavy-duty fan clutches and rebuild kits
www.kit-masters.com
CVG
Seats
www.cvgrp.com
Timken
Bearings and Hubs
https://www.timken.com/products/timken-engineered-bearings/
Steering Components
Rebuilt steering boxes, pumps, and rams
www.steeringcomp.com
United Pacific
Chrome accessories
www.uapac.com

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2024 Matt Furrey is honored for being a member of Ohio State Buckeye’s best baseball team of all time.

2019 Golight Highest Percentage Growth

2019 CVG Rep Council

2019 ECCO Rep Council

2019 Kit Masters Rookie of the Year

2018 Sirco’s Top Rep

2016 CVP Best Sales Performance

2016 Kit Master’s Rep of the Year

2012 Kit Master’s Rep of the Year

2011 Kit Master’s Rep of the Year

United Pacific Top Overall Sales Increase 2010

Kit Masters Largest Gross Dollar Territory 2010

Westpac’s Vendor Rep. of the Year 2006

ECCO sales Achievement 2006

Retrac Sales Sales Achievement Award 2005

Permatex Agency of the Year 2004

Cole Hersee Sales Achievement Award 2004

Sloan Assiduous Bulldog Award 2003

Retrac Salesperson of the Year 2003

Retrac Agency of the Year 2003

Permatex Agency of the Year 2003

ECCO Salesman of the Year 2000

ECCO Sales Achievement Award 2002

Permatex Million Dollar Club 2002