About Preferred Marketing Associates, Inc

Preferred Marketing Associates, Inc. (PMA) was founded in 1983 by William P. Wallace, drawing on his extensive sales management experience. The company expanded its team over the years, with key additions including Jeff Calabrese in 1986, and sales coordinators Lois Dixon and Anita Skill in the late 1980s, and Andy Bredesen who established a Southern Field Office in 1992. Ownership transitioned to Jeff Calabrese and Andy Bredesen in 2009, marking a new chapter. Recent expansions include James Lowther and Mike Catalina joining in 2022 to focus on regional markets, and Nick Calabrese joining in 2023 to enhance outreach to builders, developers, and contractors.

Since its founding Preferred Marketing has been dedicated to providing exceptional sales representation and adding value to both manufacturers and customers. PMA operates in 14 eastern states from South Carolina to Maine.

Our Territory

Our Mission

The business purpose of Preferred Marketing Associates (PMA) is to generate an ever increasing stream of profitable orders. Good business management along with sales training and the ability to close the sale are proven strengths which PMA utilizes to produce RESULTS. Since its inception, Preferred Marketing Associates has achieved significant increases in sales– and profits– for its principals. We know our markets, we know the people we are working with, and we know the difference between activity and productivity.