IMMEDIATE IMPACT. LASTING RELATIONSHIPS. EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.
Burke Agency is the leading manufacturers’ representative of plumbing and heating products in Michigan. Our agency was founded in 1975 and quickly established high standards for professionalism, business integrity, customer service and sales performance. We have exceptional resources and manpower to fully implement product and program initiatives for our manufacturers.
Burke Agency represents manufacturers that produce high quality, value-added products sold through wholesale distributors. Our principal secondary market coverage includes contractors, builders, showrooms, kitchen and bath dealers, mechanical engineers, architects and interior designers. We provide manufacturers with complete market coverage for both residential and commercial customers. We offer unparalleled access to the decision makers in our industry. In addition, our agency has earned a national reputation for implementing innovative sales, marketing, and product training programs.
We understand what manufacturers want from your agent - intelligent representation, deep local market knowledge, a professional sales and service team, and significant growth for your product lines.
PRINCIPALS
Brian Burke, CPMR - Principal
Manager - East Michigan Office
Brian Burke joined the agency in 1981 as an inside sales and customer service representative. He moved through various positions in outside sales, calling on wholesalers, plumbing contractors, builders and design professionals. Brian became a principal partner of Burke Agency in 1989. He now serves as the General Manager of Burke Agency and directs the sales activities of our East Michigan team. He has served on numerous “rep councils” or advisory committees for our manufacturers, including Delta Faucet, Charlotte Pipe, Woodford Manufacturing, Watco Bath Wastes, Bemis-Church Seats, and BrassCraft.
Brian is the past Chairman and President of the “Association of Independent Manufacturers’ Representatives” (AIM/R), our national trade association. He is a past member of the ASA Board of Directors, and also served for four years on the board of the “ASA Educational Foundation.” Brian is a graduate of Michigan State University, with a degree in Business Administration. He has successfully completed the 3-year “Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative” (CPMR) program.
Brian Burke is on LinkedIn.
Contact Brian: bburke@burkeagency.com
248.669.2800
Jonathan Burke, CPMR - West Michigan Office
Jonathan Burke joined Burke Agency as an outside sales representative in 2013, after leaving the air compressor industry in Alabama. Since then, he has worked across all segments of the plumbing market, calling on distributors, industrial facilities, institutions such as hospitals and universities, the design community, and contractors.
In 2023, Jonathan became a principal at Burke Agency and assumed leadership of the Grand Rapids office. With over 30 years of living and working in West Michigan, he now oversees all major industry accounts in the region and manages the local sales team.
Jonathan is an active member of the plumbing engineering community, serving on the board of the local ASPE chapter and participating in manufacturer rep councils for key partners including Delta Faucet, American Bath Group, IPS, and Charlotte Pipe. He holds a degree in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.
Jonathan Burke is on LinkedIn.
Contact Jonathan: jmburke@burkeagency.com
616.583.1244
Josh Lowe, CPMR - East Michigan Office
Josh joined Burke Agency in 2011 working in the West Michigan office, and moved over to the Metro Detroit location in 2018. He currently manages the East Michigan Sales Team. His industry associations include – Michigan State Chapter of the NKBA, with positions held on board including Secretary/Treasurer and President. He completed his CPMR in January 2022. Josh Lowe is on LinkedIn.
Contact Josh: jlowe@burkeagency.com
248.669.2800