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We at R-Biz Associates pride ourselves on having the most stable and
professional crew of California and Nevada. Meet the family:
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The
Northern
Crew
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Peter
R.
Trouw
315 Cascade Drive
Fairfax, CA 94930 |
| Phone: |
800-378-2200 |
| Local: |
415-455-8649 |
| Fax: |
415-256-8147 |
| Cell: |
415-250-7102 |
| E-Mail: |
Rbizassoc@aol.com |
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Area:
San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Marin Co., Key
Accounts |
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I founded R-Biz
twenty-two years
ago, and I am amazed at the joy it has brought me. It is simply the
thing I meant to be doing.
My family consists of my wife
Gertrud and two lovely daughters, ages fourteen and seventeen.
I
love to
bike, play basketball, coach soccer, play percussions, travel, hike nature
trails, and read books.
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Jessica
Webb |
| Phone: |
831-479-3712 |
| Fax: |
831-479-3502 |
| Cell: |
831-238-7038 |
| E-Mail: |
jesswebb55@gmail.com |
| Area:
The counties of San Mateo, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa
Cruz; the Monterey Peninsula; and south to Santa Maria |
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Since
1990, I've been on the road with all the good stuff from R-Biz.
Serving the needs of my customers and vendors help to keep me jolly and
content!
My
husband and I have parented a son, Cheyenne, and a
daughter, Ash, who designed and maintains this web site.
Attending
to the details of my business, frequent long walks on the beach, and a
lifelong interest and participation in the arts as well as in metaphysical
matters, provide me with a lifestyle full of many growth opportunities.
For all this, I am grateful. |
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Sharla
Lloyd |
| Phone: |
916-223-3297 |
| Fax: |
800-884-2961 |
| Cell: |
916-223-3297 |
| E-Mail: |
Lloydshar@yahoo.com
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| Area:
"The Valley Territory," from Vallejo to Reno
and Fresno to Redding |
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My love of working with specialty
toys and gifts began thirteen years ago, when I started with Learning Express
stores. Through the years I have worked at four locations, including one
in Las Vegas. While working, I have have been going to school. I graduated UNLV in May 2003 and moved back to California.
That July, I found out about
this opportunity and the rest is history. I love what I do at R-Biz. It's
a real dream come true!
In my spare time I like to go
places with my friends and I like shopping, concerts and other fun events.
I enjoy camping, roller-skating and playing with my Pug named Walter.
Eventually, I hope to continue my education and get a Master's degree. |
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Gertrud
Trouw |
| Phone: |
415-453-1983 |
| Cell: |
415-497-3295 |
| Fax: |
415-256-8147 |
| E-Mail: |
Gertiest@aol.com |
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| Area:
From Petaluma up to the Oregon border |
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My husband Peter founded R-Biz many
years ago. I share his interest in the industry and love to serve my
customers.
My background is in interior
design and special education. We have two daughters in High School and my
special interests are the arts, traveling and gardening. |
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The
Southern
Crew
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LA
Mart
1933 S. Broadway, Room #810
Los Angeles, CA 90007 |
| Phone: |
213-741-9965 |
| Fax: |
213-741-9968 |
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We
are proud to announce our entry into a permanent showroom at the LA
Mart.
For
many years our line assortment has been ripening on the vine and it
has become ready for the crushing. Our vintage will be very
sweet and we are sure you agree that our companies certainly have
what it takes to move your business forward.
Always
be assured we will treat you with specials, a load of great
products,
and a smile. Me Casa...Su Casa
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Jerry
A. Pinsky
1620 Golden Street
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 |
| Phone: |
800-378-6971 |
| Local: |
310-798-0538 |
| Fax: |
888-378-3366 |
| Local Fax: |
310-798-0534 |
| Cell: |
310-613-5550 |
| E-Mail: |
rbiz.south@gte.net |
| Area:
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, West San Gabriel
Valley (Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Glendale,
Burbank), Ventura Co., Santa Barbara Co., Kern Co., Inyo
Co., Mammoth Lakes, Southern Nevada, and Key Accounts |
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This
is my 35th year in the industry. I spent the first 18 years with the now
defunct Importoys. The past 18 years I have been a partner in R-Biz.
Selling
toys to the gift industry and gifts to the toy industry has been the major
part of my life along with my family.
Laura,
my wife is part of R-Biz. We have four children: Steve, 23;
Mike, 20; Lianne, 17; & Samantha is 13. They all like to help out in the
business especially in the showroom during shows. Samantha loves
approaching customers and asking "what type of business do you have" and
"are you looking for anything in particular?"
We
love our house in Hermosa with the great ocean view. Besides work and
family I enjoy exercising in the gym, keeping up with my favorite sports
teams, and politics. |
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Laura
Pinsky |
| Phone: |
800-378-6971 |
| Local: |
310-798-0538 |
| Fax: |
888-378-3366 |
| Local Fax: |
310-798-0534 |
| Cell: |
310-613-9818 |
| E-Mail |
rbiz.south@gte.net |
| Area:
Los Angeles coastal - Santa Monica, South Bay (Manhattan
Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach), West Los Angeles,
West Hollywood |
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I joined R-Biz thirteen years ago.
I've worked in the gift industry on and off for the last twenty-seven years.
The best part of the business is
the relationships I've developed with both customers and
vendors.
I'm a full-time mom with four
children: Steve, Mike, Lianne and Samantha. I
love spending time with my
family. To relax I read, crochet, and do puzzles. |
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Carrie
Wexler |
| Phone: |
714-846-9599 |
| Fax: |
714-846-9599 |
| Cell: |
714-345-4286 |
| E-Mail: |
RBIZbabe@aol.com |
| Area:
Orange Co., Riverside Co., San Bernardino Co., Long
Beach and East San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles Co. |
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Howdy...I'm
Carrie Wexler and I'm honored to work with the R-Biz Team, which I joined
in late 1998. My background is retail and outside sales for over 24 years. I am a
service-detail person who prides herself in having happy
customers.
My
family and I live in Orange County. My husband is a doctor in Los
Alamitos and we have three "Toy-Testers": Ryan, Katie and Kellie.
I
love to spend time with my family, volunteer in my community, travel, see
movies, listen to music, and create new ideas on my computer. To
LOVE what you do and to FEEL that it matters...how could anything be more fun? |
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Roxanne
Katz |
| Phone: |
619-229-1810 |
| Fax: |
619-546-4224 |
| Cell: |
619-840-1810 |
| E-Mail: |
roxannek@aol.com |
| Area:
Downtown San Diego, Hillcrest, Idyllwild,
Palm Springs and Key Accounts |
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I've been
repping in the San Diego area for twenty-seven years and have been with R-Biz
for nineteen. R-Biz is my second family.
My
family at home keeps me busy when I'm not working. My husband helps
me learn about computer technology. We have twenty year-old twin
girls who are growing up very fast.
I
love to travel, take long walks, go to the beach, listen to music, dance,
and read.
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Christy
Smith |
| Phone: |
619-659-8872 |
| Fax: |
619-659-8878 |
| Cell: |
619-709-0918 |
| E-Mail: |
christy.smith@att.net |
| Area:
Coastline, North & East Co., Inland North Co., South Bay, Encinitas, Central San
Diego, & Imperial Co plus Old Town San Diego, Ocean Beach,
Fallbrook, & South Riverside Co. |
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My
background had been with PlayCo toys for eighteen years.
This fully prepared me to service the gift and toy retail trade in my
area.
I
love spending time with my husband and four children and my greatest hobby
is indoor soccer.
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Myla
Stivers |
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Area:
San Diego
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I've been a manufacturer's gift and
toy rep in San Diego since 2004. Prior to that I spent 7 years as a
corporate event planner. I am happy to say that I joined R-Biz in 2006 and
look forward to my future here.
I have a wonderful husband, Mike
and two beautiful daughters, Brynn and Taryn. Before the girls arrived,
Mike and I traveled in Europe, the Mediterranean, Central America and
Southeast Asia. And although we intend to continue traveling, for now we
enjoy an entirely different type of adventure. When I'm not with my family
I also like to spend time with my girlfriends, "the hens". |
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Kathleen
Matsumoto |
Aloha, I'm Kathleen
Matsumoto, representing the 50th State of Hawaii.
I've been enjoying the Toy & Gift Business for the past 20
years as a Territory Manager/Independent Rep.
Newest Rep on the block to join R-Biz in 2008.
:o)
My husband Conrad and
I enjoy walking, the beach and fishing ~ aloha from Hawaii
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Area:
Hawaii |
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Revised:
May 29, 2010
Any comments about this website should be directed to the
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