About Us | Herkowski Stickler & Associates

Who is HSA?

Our history

Since 1931, Herkowski Stickler & Associates has been servicing the plumbing industry as a manufacturer’s representative. Our team of sales professionals has the experience to help at all levels of the plumbing industry. With its years of experience, HSA evolved from the analysis and anticipation of market needs, and the mix of people and products, and services to meet those needs.

Our benefits

With a strategy of “pull through selling” and a philosophy that always puts the customer first, HSA has a team whether in Wisconsin or Illinois to fully drive any manufacturer’s sales strategy. Herkowski Stickler & Associates services architects, engineers, wholesalers, and mechanical contractors in Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Illinois as a manufacturer’s representative.

Our values

We realize that growing our business through strong relationships is the key to our clients’ success. While representing quality manufacturers, we provide the customer with quick, reliable service that will ultimately lead to a positive sales experience for our principal partners and our mutual customers.

Open since 1931

A family owned business, Herkowski Stickler & Associates have been in operation for more 90 years.

2 Locations

Our warehouses span both Wisconsin and Illinois and have over 25,000 sqft of products ready to ship.

36 employees

The HSA team continues to grow over the years to help provide better service to our customers.

320+ years of experience

Our teams extensive knowledge of the plumbing industry allows us to recommend the right parts for your job.

How it all started

1931

Byron Stickler starts Stickler & Associates

1974

Ray Stickler purchases Stickler & Associates

2008

Stephen Stickler purchases Stickler & Associates

2012

Herkowski Sales joins forces with Miller Sales in Illinois

2013

Joe Herkowski & Stephen Stickler join forces as Herkowski Stickler & Associates

2014

HSA joins forces with Riddle Associates in Illinois

2021

HSA joins forces with Deery-Pardue & Associates in Illinois

2022

HSA opens Service Center at its Wisconsin location

2023

HSA Gives Back is implemented to support charitable endeavors

2023

HSA Hot Water Technical Solutions is introduced

Meet our team

Business Development Professionals

Joe Herkowski CPMR

Owner/Business Development Professional

Tara Jensema

Distribution Business Development Manager

Jimmy Kane

Business Development Professional

William Kane

Business Development Professional

Mark Luczak

Business Development Professional

Penny Rimdzius

Distribution Business Development Manager

Jeff Rudy

Business Development Manager

Steve Sagadin

Business Development Professional

Nick Soristo

Business Development Professional

Steve Stickler CPMR

Owner/Business Development Professional

Bob Suszek

Business Development Professional

Eddie Tremore

Business Development Professional

Derek Vaughn

Business Development Manager

Jonathan Westergaard

Business Development Professional

Inside Support

Brian Baxter CPMR

Inside Support General Manager

Donald Castle

Inside Support

Daisy Ciolli

Inside Support

Jason Gerard

Inside Support

Diana Gurak

Inside Support

Tyler Hamilton

Inside Support ASsistant General Manager

Brenda Holz

Inside Support

Patty MacKay

Inside Support

Brian McCarthy

Inside Support

Krystyna Pierce

Inside Support

Keith Pirlot

Inside Support

Paula Sowinski

Inside Support

Tom Sowinski

Inside Support

Carrie Vetter

Inside Support

Office Staff

Katie Goodman

Communications Manager

Lisa Pardue

Controller

Warehouse Staff

Adrian Alvarado

Warehouse

Ray Jones

Warehouse

Evan McMillin

Warehouse Manager

Memphis Van Engen

Warehouse

HSA has unrivaled experience when it comes to knowing both how their products are installed and the most current products available.

– Design Engineer at SmithGroup JRR

HSA helps us be a better contractor by bringing the latest and greatest equipment and materials so we’re not lagging behind the latest market trends.

– Matt Brennan, Co-President at JM Brennan

HSA has always done a great job with bringing new and innovative products to our attention that they believe could help our business.

– Greg Jones, CEO at Dave Jones (part of the Forgewell Building Group)

We are members of these fine organizations

At HSA, we recognize the importance of working with the right people. Throughout the years, we have joined, connected, and collaborated with many organizations that work towards making the plumbing industry the best it can be.