meet the team

President and founder of CDH Associates possesses over 40 years of extensive expertise in product development and the retail hardware industry.

Calvin has a rich background in finance and marketing, having held various leadership positions, including CEO of United States Stove Company, where he successfully turned the company around and drove significant growth. During the 39 years at CDH Associates, he has repeatedly built companies from scratch, generating millions of dollars in sales. He brings this same passion to the CDH Associates team.

He has partnered with CDH Associates to boost sales at national accounts. We've set up national service teams and spotted E-commerce 3PL opportunities that have significantly helped grow various brands and companies. Under his leadership at CDH Associates, the team has won multiple sales achievement awards and built a reputation for strategic insight and leadership in driving sales.

CDH Associates has been recognized for its outstanding sales expertise and extensive industry knowledge. The organization offers one of the most experienced and knowledgeable teams in retail hardware sales to the agency.

David brings more than 35 years of retail hardware expertise and over 25 years of sales and account management experience to the CDH & Associates team. 

His career began in his family-owned hardware store, where he developed a deep understanding of the industry from the ground up. David spent two decades at Zep Inc., where he held various roles, including Territory Manager and, most recently, National Sales Manager for the Retail Hardware Division. In this leadership position, he oversaw a nationwide sales team and played a key role in the development and growth of the Enforcer and Zep Commercial brands. His tenure at Zep was marked by numerous sales achievement awards and a reputation for strategic thinking and team leadership.

Known for his sharp sales acumen and deep industry knowledge, 

David is a valuable asset to CDH & Associates, bringing one of the most experienced and insightful minds in retail hardware sales to the agency.

With over 17 years of hands-on experience in e-commerce and office management, Amy brings a deep understanding of what it takes to keep operations running smoothly and customers coming back. She wears many hats—strategist, organizer, problem-solver—and each one has helped shape her ability to lead with efficiency, empathy, and a sharp eye for detail.

From overseeing inventory and logistics to managing customer service and streamlining office workflows, she has built a reputation for reliability, adaptability, and results-driven leadership. She thrives in fast-paced environments and loves finding smarter ways to work—whether that’s through automation, team collaboration, or data-informed decision-making.

What drives her most is the opportunity to support growth, build strong relationships, and help businesses evolve in the ever-changing digital landscape

 With over 11 years of hands-on experience in sales and marketing coordination, Mitzi brings a powerful blend of strategic insight, creative execution, and operational excellence to every initiative she leads. Her career is driven by a passion for connecting brands with audiences in meaningful, measurable ways—whether through compelling campaigns, seamless event execution, or data-informed sales support.

Her core strengths include driving revenue growth through targeted marketing strategies. Building strong cross-functional partnerships across sales, marketing, and customer service. Leveraging analytics to enhance performance and maximize ROI. Coordinating multi-channel campaigns that deliver tangible results.

Mitzi has worked across diverse industries—from tech to retail—consistently adapting to new challenges and staying ahead of market trends. She thrives in fast-paced environments where creativity meets strategy, and she’s widely recognized for her ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and poise.

Whether she's streamlining workflows or elevating brand presence, Mitzi brings energy, expertise, and a results-driven mindset to every project.