Main Office Address & Phone:
Apex Electrical Sales, Inc.
9831 S 51st Suite E-122
Phoenix AZ 85044
Phone: 480-940-1010
Fax: 480-940-1050
Please let us know how we can serve you better. Feel free to contact anyone of us individually by calling our main line or clicking the email links below.
Quick Links: Office Personnel | Outside Sales | Quotes and Technical Support
Office Personnel:
Krystal Nelson
Customer Service/Order Management
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Krystal joined the Apex team in 2017, she handles order entry and works closely with our factories on processing and expediting orders. Krystal spends her free time with her two children and boyfriend. She LOVES to travel to Vegas as often as she can and is a spunky addition to Apex.
Kaitlyn Haberg
Customer Service/Tracking/RMAs
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Kaitlyn is a Phoenix native with over three years of customer service experience. She currently attends a local college where she is pursing a degree in computer science. When Kaitlyn is not working she enjoys going to comic shops or concerts with her friends.
Kelli Candurro
Office Manager
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Kelli has been with Apex since 2011. Originally from New York, Kelli moved to Arizona in 2010 and worked for 15 years as the customer service manager for a PVC manufacturer with expertise in logistics and inventory control. She currently is the Office Manager for Apex and oversees all customer service, along with inside and outside sales.
Outside Sales:
Rick Kostewa
Principal/Founder
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Rick is an Arizona native (born in Phoenix), and started his career at his family business in the electrical industry in 1984, spending 18 years with two previous manufacturers representative agencies in Phoenix, as well as a electrical conduit fabrication and custom bending company. During those years, Rick earned his BS in Marketing at Arizona State University (spent one year at Northern Arizona University-Flagstaff). In 2002, Rick opened Apex with a limited linecard and things have grown from there. In 2008 Rick was awarded the “GEM Rising Star” award by Electrical Wholesaling magazine, a popular trade magazine for the electrical distribution channel. Presently Rick maintains a number of accounts and pursues the larger commercial, industrial, utility and mining marketplace for Arizona and Las Vegas. In his off-time he enjoys taking out the Sea-Doos with his wife Stefanie to Arizona’s lakes and rivers, traveling when they can to Mexico, enjoying their two yellow labs, and supporting every single Arizona college and pro sports team.
Bryce Copeman
Outside Sales – Las Vegas
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Bryce Copeman joined the APEX team in December 2016. He’s been in the industry for 18 years. Bryce was born and raised in Arvada, Colorado. He moved to Las Vegas in 2012 with his family from Colorado. He’s married to his sweetheart and has 2 beautiful boys. In his spare time he loves going on long walks in the desert and watching the Denver Broncos.
Stefanie Hadland
Outside Sales – Arizona
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Stefanie entered the electrical industry with a local distributor in 2006 and joined Apex in April 2009. Having spent time as insides sales, Stefanie has been calling on distributors and underground contractors in Phoenix, North Eastern Arizona, and Tucson. She is originally from North Dakota and has been in Phoenix since 2001 and enjoys spending time with her two yellow labs. Stefanie and Rick were married in March 2013.
Stephanie Chapman
Outside Sales – Arizona
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Stephanie joined Apex in June 2014. Stephanie has a 8 year background in the industry. She worked for Southwire as an inside sales representative for 4 years, and then spent the last 4 years calling on the Arizona distributor and contractor market. Stephanie lives with her husband Mike and enjoys spending time at home with him and their dogs and their new baby Camden.
Lee Clark
Specifications Consultant
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Lee is our resident Electrical Engineer with over 30 years experience in the industry. He received his BSEE from University of Illinois and has spent most of his time in the Midwest where he owned his own panel shop. He and his wife, Patty, moved to Arizona in 2006 and for the last 6 years, Lee has been working for the agency specializing in power distribution and working with engineers and end users specifying products we represent. Lee is an avid golfer and enjoys bike riding when he’s not cheering on his Chicago Bears.
Kasey Hutchinson
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
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Kasey joined Apex in December 2013 as our Marketing Coordinator. She handles all new product launches, promotions and distributor programs for the agency. Kasey comes to us with a background in both sales and marketing, with experience in website design, event planning, development of promotional and marketing materials, and customer relations management. She possesses incredible attention to detail and professionalism, and is an excellent addition to our team! Kasey married Bryan in August of 2014 in Silverton, CO. She enjoys Off-Roading in their Jeep and throwing clay in her spare time.
Brian Irby
Contractor Sales
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Brian is new to Apex after working 5 years selling tools for Husqvarna. He has 10 years of outside sales and marketing experience. When he isn’t working at Apex, he loves spending time with his wife and two little girls. Brian is a die hard ASU sports fan and enjoys playing golf.
Quotes and Technical Support:
Andrew Mills
Quotations, Technical Support
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Andrew joined the Apex team in 2014 with 4 years of customer service and sales experience, most recently with Southwire’s Contractor Equipment division – Maxis Tools. He grew up in Mesa Arizona and spent 2 years (2008-2010) in Buenos Aires, Argentina and is fully fluent in Spanish. He enjoys making the most of this time with this wife and 2 daughters. Andrew is a die-hard Suns, Cardinals, Diamondbacks and Sun Devils fan.
Lines Covered:
- Bussmann-Edison series (EATON)
- Cooper Power series (EATON) (Transformers, Switchgear, Cable Accessories)
- FLIR
- ILSCO
- TE Connectivity (Raychem, ALR Photocells, Heat Shrink)
Ashlyn Slattery
Quotations, Technical Support
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Ashlyn is a Phoenix native and she graduated from ASU 2013 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Family and Human Development. Her time at ASU has made her a life-long Sun Devils fan.
Lines Covered:
- ERICO (Ground Rods)
- Gardner Bender
- Honeywell (Thermostats, Bath Fan Controls)
- Lew Electric (Floor Boxes)
- Newell (Dymo, Gott, Rubbermaid, Sharpie)
- PERMA-COTE
- Rectorseal
- Wiring Devices (EATON)
Cristian Idunate
Quotations, Technical Support
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Cristian is originally from Illinois which means he is a Cubs, Blackhawks and unfortunately a bears fan. He has 15 years of Electrical Distribution experience with a focus on purchasing, inventory, commodities and underground. Cristian is married with 2 kids, boy 9 months & girl 3. He enjoys just about anything that involves FUN, especially the outdoors and baseball.
Lines Covered:
- ERICO (CADWELD, Eritech)
- Oldcastle
Geno Gray
Quotations, Technical Support, Commodities
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Geno came on board in August 2009 with 10 years experience in wire and cable. Geno enjoys off road racing, sand duning, and mini bikes. Originally from Fresno, California, he has been in Arizona most of his life and spends his summers logging time on his waverunner at any of the local Arizona Lakes.
Lines Covered:
- AFC
- Allied Conduit
- Crouse-Hinds series (EATON)
- Heritage Plastics Group
- iUSA
- Remee
Shawn Russell
Quotations, Technical Support
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Shawn has worked in the Electrical Industry for over 11 years. Shawn’s experience includes working with contractors and distributors to find solutions for their electrical needs. Shawn enjoys spending time with his family outdoors, watching Arizona Coyotes Hockey and volunteering in the community.
Lines Covered:
- B-Line series (EATON) (Cable Tray, Enclosures, Fasteners, Metering, Strut)
- E-Mon
- Keystone
- Shat-R-Shield
