Endorsements
As a premier sales partner, MFC Group has played an instrumental role in expanding our market reach and driving our revenue growth. Their innovative strategies and deep understanding of our customers’ needs have consistently led to high customer satisfaction rates and increased sales.
The level of personalized attention and responsiveness they bring to the table has made all the difference. It's rare to find a partner with such a synergistic blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and results-driven ideology.
The level of personalized attention and responsiveness they bring to the table has made all the difference. It's rare to find a partner with such a synergistic blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and results-driven ideology.
Crystal Sensenbrenner, Vice President – North America SalesElectronics, Semiconductor Business Unit
Our relationship began with the MelFoster Group in 2014 when we signed them to represent Littelfuse for the MN, ND, SD, NE WI territory. They have grown to be one of our most valued and trusted manufacturer’s representative partners. We have since added TMC, EAS, and FH Sales where they have also represented Littelfuse very well. The MelFoster companies always strive for continuous improvement, with humility, and professionalism. They advise and challenge us to make Littelfuse better. We appreciate their partnership greatly and look forward to many more years of success together. Congratulations to MelFoster Group on their 100th Anniversary!
Doug Petroskey, DirectorNorth America OEM Sales
It has been my pleasure to work alongside FH-Sales and the Mel Foster Group. At the core of FH-Sales/MFG is a premier group of individuals that are committed to delivering world class sales and technology support to both their customers and the supplier’s that they represent. It has been my experience that (Mike Swenson, and) the entire MFG Team, work tirelessly to bring the right talent, resources, and solution to any complex sales challenge. Thank you for all your continued support and congratulations on reaching this amazing milestone.
Jim Prentiss – RSM Littelfuse, Inc.
Omron is honored to have forged partnerships with some of the foremost MFG brands across the Americas. Our organization consistently experiences the remarkable synergy in their structures and the exceptional quality of individuals they employ. At the heart of this esteemed company lie robust values, emphasizing ethical treatment towards employees, suppliers, and customers.
These core values have been instrumental in achieving unparalleled employee engagement and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Celebrating a century of dedicated service, MFG stands as a beacon, adding value to all stakeholders and setting the gold standard for building and earning trust. Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone! We take pride in being a dedicated partner on this remarkable journey.
These core values have been instrumental in achieving unparalleled employee engagement and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Celebrating a century of dedicated service, MFG stands as a beacon, adding value to all stakeholders and setting the gold standard for building and earning trust. Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone! We take pride in being a dedicated partner on this remarkable journey.
Kris Whitehouse, Vice President of SalesOmron Electronic Components
3M partnered with the Mel Foster Organization in 2020 and we have been extremely happy with their market and industry knowledge, technical expertise and truly amazing people they add to the 3M family. You guys are best in class in sales/solution selling, marketing, data sharing and analytics, follow thru and support. We couldn’t do it without you. Happy 100th Anniversary to a fantastic team. Looking forward to the next 100!
Dinah CowlesNational Sales Manager
ISSI engaged with TMC years ago, and more recently brought on 3 other groups under the MFC Group umbrella: FH Sales, EAS, Mel Foster Co. I am normally hesitant regarding the larger rep concept, but MFC Group has proven to be the exception. You have great people who are dedicated and get results. This has been one of the best rep moves I have ever made.
Bruce SchwartzSenior Director North American Sales
When I look at Mel Foster the company who is celebrating 100 years, I am amazed. I have been witness to 33 years of Mel Foster with a point of view that comes from three different approaches. First was as a regional manager for a missionary new line who contracted Mel Foster. With no revenue Mel Foster still treated me with a sincere respect and did what they said they would do. The second approach was as a Rep in the Great Lakes territory. I realized then that Mel Foster was a positive force for reps in the industry and a company with a strong ethics and culture. My third approach was as a distributor. As a distributor I am involved in all the territories of Mel Foster, and all territories understand, and support distribution and they do what they say they will do. Mel Foster is always looking forward, the culture does not change, and they always support the suppliers, customers, distributors, with a best-in-class model and service.
Jim AntallRegional Vice President
When I joined ERA eight years ago, Mike was the FIRST person to reach out to me. I had known Mike from my years in distribution and always had a ton of respect for him. I knew the rep model but only through the eyes of a distributor. He and Mike Lasley of ION helped teach/mentor me on all things-rep! We take pride in being a dedicated partner on this remarkable journey. I spent two days with Mike as he shared with me his thoughts on ERA, my challenges and what he saw as my priorities – sort of my homework!
Even after 8 years in the job, Mike still calls me weekly to check in on me and to gently give me his thoughts and suggestions on what I and ERA need to work on! I treasure these calls as I treasure his friendship.
Mike has been a true mentor to me and to so many others in our industry. He is a true leader and genuine person….and he looks great for 100!
Even after 8 years in the job, Mike still calls me weekly to check in on me and to gently give me his thoughts and suggestions on what I and ERA need to work on! I treasure these calls as I treasure his friendship.
Mike has been a true mentor to me and to so many others in our industry. He is a true leader and genuine person….and he looks great for 100!
Walter E. TobinCEO for Electronics Representatives Association
Over the last 39 years, I have had the pleasure to work with the legacy companies; Barnes Midwest Sales, Barnes WesTech, WesTech Associates and todays’ WesTech Sales. During our nearly four decades we have not only developed and provided customer service to one of MtronPTI’s largest customers, but we have forged relationships that has created cherished memories from high fives saluting significant program wins at our customers to hugs for finishing a week of RAGBRAI.
Paul DechenSenior Vice President of Sales for MtronPTI
When we are looking for valued partners to help us grow our business, we set the bar very high. When determining what is needed in a true Rep Firm partner, we look at the Mel Foster companies to help us define that standard.
Mike Swenson has put together a World Class Team of sales and relationship experts that are second to none. The executives that Mike has put in charge of leading the Mel Foster Regional Companies truly know what we need to be successful and they often exceed expectations. Mike and the Executive Team at Mel Foster have put together a proven corporate strategy to maximize our success in the territories. Building off this corporate foundation, the leaders and sales mangers they have put in place in each region know the unique needs of each region and know what is needed to build strong relationships with all our major OEM customers. These relationships, and the technical expertise of the team, help ensure that the Mel Foster Team are introducing all of our product portfolio into the customer to maximize our design wins…the customer truly looks at Mel Foster, and by association Littelfuse, as a trusted partner. In addition to strong OEM customer relationships, Mike and the Mel Foster Team have also set the standard in World Class distribution management. The relationships and trust they have built with all of our franchised distributors in the regions and with the corporate executive teams, further proves their strategy is working. Everyone in the Electronics Industry knows Mike Swenson and the Mel Foster Leadership Team, and look to them as leaders in our industry. Bottom line, Mike Swenson and the entire Mel Foster Team have built a culture of trust, strong relationships, hard work and success that defines what we at Littelfuse need to be successful…and they are a true pleasure and fun to work with. Thank you for being a valued partner, trusted advisors and true friends.
Mike Swenson has put together a World Class Team of sales and relationship experts that are second to none. The executives that Mike has put in charge of leading the Mel Foster Regional Companies truly know what we need to be successful and they often exceed expectations. Mike and the Executive Team at Mel Foster have put together a proven corporate strategy to maximize our success in the territories. Building off this corporate foundation, the leaders and sales mangers they have put in place in each region know the unique needs of each region and know what is needed to build strong relationships with all our major OEM customers. These relationships, and the technical expertise of the team, help ensure that the Mel Foster Team are introducing all of our product portfolio into the customer to maximize our design wins…the customer truly looks at Mel Foster, and by association Littelfuse, as a trusted partner. In addition to strong OEM customer relationships, Mike and the Mel Foster Team have also set the standard in World Class distribution management. The relationships and trust they have built with all of our franchised distributors in the regions and with the corporate executive teams, further proves their strategy is working. Everyone in the Electronics Industry knows Mike Swenson and the Mel Foster Leadership Team, and look to them as leaders in our industry. Bottom line, Mike Swenson and the entire Mel Foster Team have built a culture of trust, strong relationships, hard work and success that defines what we at Littelfuse need to be successful…and they are a true pleasure and fun to work with. Thank you for being a valued partner, trusted advisors and true friends.
Thane D. Parker, DirectorC&K Business Development, Electronics Business Unit
MFC Group
The cornerstone of Mel Foster’s strategy focuses on complete customer end to end solutions through and industry leading line card and wide coverage sales model. We partner with our customers from initial design through production volume shipment. Our team continuously seeks out improvement programs and processes with the thought “We can always do better”!