OUR TEAM
HAL KIRBY
Founder and Principal
National Account Manager
Hal has been involved in this industry for 35+ years and has a large breadth of knowledge. Hal founded the original company, Marketing Group South, after realizing a need that would benefit both the vendors and the customers. He has been a pivotal leader in the Manufacturer's Rep world, always pushing the envelope to be the best! He has worked with countless factories and customers over his career.
SAM COLLINS
Principal
National Account Manager
Sam has been a part of our SGS family since 2003 after finishing out his football career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has gradually worked his way into his position, earning the trust and respect of sales managers, employees, and customers. He has been instrumental in securing several of our largest partner relationships.
BENNETT LIMBAUGH
Account Manager
Bennett joined our force soon after graduating from the University of Alabama in 2017. He currently calls on accounts in the Florida region as well as several other accounts scattered across the Southeast. In addition to his sales efforts, Bennett has expanded his skill sets into media, technology, and visual marketing, accomodating an increasingly important role in sales and customer communication.
DAMONE HARPER
Account Manager
Damone comes to SGS after many years in the hardware industry. He began selling building materials and contractor supplies before transitioning into the Manufacturer's Rep business . After taking a brief hiatus from the hardware industry, Damone was referred to us to cover the Texas and Southwest territories.
GARY BROCK
Account Manager
Gary began his career in the manufacturing side of the business in the sales department for Murray Ohio Mfg Co. He then transitioned over into the Manufacturer's Representative side of the business, becoming a partner with that firm, before ultimately buying the agency and renaming it BMA, Inc. In 2009, BMA joined forces with SGS to become a leading agency in our industry. Gary handles several categories at Orgill Inc. and Ace Hardware, as well as assisting at other customer trade shows.
LEIGH COLLINS
Human Resources
Office Manager
Leigh has literally grown up in this industry being the daughter to Hal Kirby. She has had her hands in almost every aspect of the business, from her beginnings as the travel coordinator for set teams across the country, to trade show coordinator, and now her main focus is the human resources side of the company as well as assisting the comptroller.
PAM WILLIAMS
Administrative Assistant
Pam came to SGS with an extensive knowledge base of our industry. She began in the rep business in 1994 and became a valuable member of our team in 2010. She keeps our Tennessee office running smoothly as well as handling customer services duties and trade show coordination.
ROBERT CROOKS
Administrative Assistant
Robert came to SGS through his 30+ years in the Merchandise Department for Moore Handley. His focus was in Electrical, Plumbing, Building Materials, and Lawn & Garden. He was also a pivotal player in the start up of Moore Handley's private label, Hardware House. Robert has a vast knowledge of all sides of the industry and is always our "go-to" guy for anything!
