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About Us


Who we are ….

Sharkey & Associates is a proud member of the Manufacturers Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry (MAFSI), representing manufacturers of foodservice equipment, supplies and furniture.

We are a second generation Rep firm founded in 1977 by Bill Sharkey who was then a 20-year foodservice sales veteran. Incorporated in 1990 by Blake Sharkey, President and Owner, we are headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

We provide local sales and marketing support for our manufacturer partners in the Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland territories.

Our Mission ….

We are a professional sales and marketing team representing top-quality manufacturers of foodservice equipment, supplies and furniture, who have a policy in common of delivering fast and dependable customer service to our local dealer, consultant and end-user community.

Our Facilities ….

Since 1990 Sharkey & Associates has maintained one of the country’s first foodservice equipment test-kitchens. Our facilities are conveniently located just 2 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Our experienced team provides training to dealer sales representatives and product demonstrations and education to local end-users.

Sharkey & Associates has invested in state of the art technology and software that allow our team to communicate fast and effectively with each other and our channel partners.