About

About Schoen

Thanks for visiting Schoen in the digital world. Since 1956, our family‑run firm has grown from a small Chicago manufacturers’ rep agency into a multi‑state resource for some of the most respected brands in office products, furniture, technology, and business machines. What has never changed is our belief that relationships, responsiveness, and integrity matter more than anything else.

What Sets Schoen Apart

Where Schoen Works

Schoen is built on diversity—of markets, of services, and of people. While our roots are firmly planted in the office products industry, our reach extends far beyond it. Today, we support more than 2,000 accounts across a wide range of channels, including:

  • Office product distributors
  • Ecommerce and catalog resellers
  • Retailers and computer resellers
  • Business machine dealers
  • Contract and budget furniture dealers
  • Facility maintenance and nontraditional markets


This diversity gives us a unique vantage point: we understand how products move, how customers buy, and how channels evolve. It also allows us to bring fresh opportunities to our manufacturers and meaningful solutions to our customers.

70+ Years

Industry Experience Since
1956

2,000+ Accounts

Across Office Products, Tech & Furniture

17 States Covered

Midwest & Rocky Mountain Regions

6 Regional Offices

Plus Dedicated Field & Operations Teams

Where Schoen Works

Our headquarters is located just minutes from O’Hare Airport in Chicago, but our footprint spans 17 states across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions. Schoen maintains staffed offices in Cleveland, Milwaukee, and Denver, supported by a team of six field‑based professionals who live and work in the markets they serve.

Behind them stands another layer of strength: the exceptional customer service teams at our manufacturers. Together, we deliver coverage, communication, and continuity that our partners rely on.

How Schoen Works

We’ve always believed that a rep firm should offer more than coverage. That’s why Schoen provides a suite of value‑added services designed to make business easier, clearer, and more successful for our partners. These include:

  • National account management and coordination
  • Representation across the country through long‑standing industry relationships
  • Ecommerce and catalog content development
  • Channel strategy and market development
  • Sales tracking, reporting, and transparency tools
  • Hands‑on support for customers and manufacturers alike


We’re not just a source—we’re a resource. Our goal is to anticipate needs, remove friction, and create momentum for every line we represent.

A Legacy of Innovation

Schoen’s story began in 1956, when Fred Schoen founded the company with a simple philosophy: work hard, stay honest, and take care of people. Today, the company is led by his son, Kevin Schoen, CPMR, who continues that legacy while pushing the business forward.

Innovation has always been part of who we are.

  • In 1996, Schoen became the first rep firm in the office products industry to launch a website.
  • In 1998, we developed one of the industry’s most advanced sales automation platforms.
  • In 2004, we created a system that allowed vendors to view real‑time sales tracking data—long before transparency became the norm.


We’re proud of our past, but we’re defined by our commitment to what comes next. The industry continues to evolve, and so do we.

Looking Ahead

Whether you’re a manufacturer exploring new representation, a dealer searching for support, or a partner looking to grow, we’re glad you’re here. Schoen is built on decades of experience, but our focus is firmly on the future—new tools, new markets, new opportunities, and new ways to serve.

Thank you for visiting schoen.com. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and earning your business.