Republic Companies
Rob Eckert has extensive work experience in various roles within the Republic Companies. Rob started as a Marketing Coordinator in 2007 and later moved up to become a Sales Support Manager, Territory Manager, Director of Marketing, and Director of Lighting & Controls. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President Regional Sales. In their roles, they have demonstrated skills in building customer partnerships, conducting market research, developing marketing campaigns, and managing social media strategy. Before joining Republic Companies, Rob Eckert also served as the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Assumption High School from 2006 to 2013.
Rob Eckert studied at St. Ambrose University from 2003 to 2007, where they obtained a degree in Business with a focus in Marketing. Rob also holds a certification as a LEED Green Associate from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Republic Companies
Headquartered along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Republic is a dynamic, customer-driven, third-generation business that believes in the premise of listening, caring and adapting with a “yes we can” attitude. Since our humble beginnings in 1916, we have grown to be a leading wholesale distributor of electrical, energy management, heating, air conditioning, hydronics, refrigeration, and sign support systems. As one of the largest independent wholesale distributors in the Midwest, Republic blends a strong and colorful history with aggressive management and technology of today. Republic is a first-class provider of electrical and mechanical supplies for industrial, institutional, governmental and contracting communities in Central and Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. This is possible because Republic stocks over 40,000 different products, stored in eight buildings with over 130,000 square feet of warehouse space. Along with customer-driven service and reliability, Republic offers daily delivery from a 15 truck fleet. In addition, we are committed to keeping our customers trained and informed through seminars and comprehensive programs on topics such as EPA testing/certification, high voltage terminations, UPS systems and residential HVAC troubleshooting, just to name a few. Republic promises to provide the products, technical knowledge, customer service and fast response times you need to keep your business successful and growing. Friendly, knowledgeable people always ready to help you. When you need a company with the ability to respond, call Republic. We deliver ResponseAbility.