Welcome to Harper Group!
For over 20 years, we’ve been bringing the most unique and sought-after home, gift, publishing and lifestyle brands to discriminating retailers across the country.
At Harper Group, we aspire to provide unsurpassed value as a true partner to the brands we represent, and the retailers we work with. As our partner, you can expect the highest level of integrity, professionalism, service and dedication to your success.
For brands, we act as an extension of your team as highly trained and experienced brand ambassadors, educators, advocates and salespeople. No one will work as hard as Harper Group does to win, grow and keep your brand’s business.
For retailers, we act as consultants, taking a holistic approach to matching you and your store with the lines and products that will fit your niche and appeal the most to your customers.
Our Business is Growing Your Business.
Meet Our Management Team
Harper Group is pleased to be the home of some of the best and brightest people in the home and gift industry. Our Senior Management group brings decades of experience from both inside and outside of the industry. Their unique perspectives, coupled with our embrace of technology and commitment to excellence, provides the strong foundation on which we are building the agency of the future.
The gift Industry is in my heart and soul.
After graduating from the University of Iowa in English and Art History, I returned home to the New York Metro area. Here, I was enticed to join a new start-up paper and publishing company as its Sales Manager; growing the business for 5 years with a hand in production, product development and marketing. I then worked for two other paper and social expression brands, the last of which was a large, worldwide Greeting Card manufacturer for whom I was VP of Sales for 11 years.
In 2012, I had the opportunity to make a move from the Vendor side to Sales Management of my rep group in the Mid-Atlantic. Training and mentoring reps on my brand and how to maximize sales within their larger line package had always been my passion. So the chance to work with a rep group directly was my perfect next step. 2016 brought the opportunity for me to become part of the larger, growing Harper Group.
I continue to directly manage the Mid-Atlantic team as well as being the Brand Manager for many of our Publishers and Paper and Gift brands across all of our regions.
In my free time, my passions are travel, theater and the arts and cooking.
It’s hard to believe that Harper Group was founded over 20 years ago. Starting the company together with my mother, we’ve grown from a small agency in the Metro NY area to the significant reach we have today. I’ve had the great opportunity to grow up in the industry with a unique perspective on how it continues to evolve.
Bringing outside experience from the technology and oil industries, I’ve had the opportunity to manage and grow companies my entire career. But the chance to lead Harper Group now and into the future is certainly the greatest highlight for me. We have one of the best groups of people in the industry, and I’m proud to have the chance to work with each and every one of them every day.
In my role as President and CEO, I oversee all of our business operations and set the strategic direction for Harper Group. In a constantly changing retail environment, my primary goal is to keep our group at the forefront of innovation and technology as we strive to constantly improve and continue to grow.
I hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University and an MBA from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business.
I joined Harper Group full time in 2004. Previous to Harper Group, I worked in almost every aspect of retail; from my family’s small retail store in Connecticut, to sales and corporate merchandising in the fashion industry.
Since joining Harper Group, I have worked in many capacities leading to my current role as Director of Sales where I am able to work directly with our amazing sales team as well as manage the business with our national accounts. The industry is ever- changing and the amazing entrepreneurial spirit of our retailers and manufacturers keeps me inspired every day.
In my leisure time, I enjoy travel, skiing and playing tennis with my amazing family.
I am Harper Group's Director of Finance and have been with the company since 2007. I manage the company’s budgets and finances and provide input on the strategic direction of the company as part of the management team.| Prior to joining Harper Group, I gained my expertise in finance roles at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Philp Morris USA, CIGNA Healthcare, and WestLB.
I earned my BA in Accounting at Villanova University and my MBA in Finance from New York University's Stern School of Business.
When I am not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters.
I am Mary Ann Hairfield, the Southeast Sales Manager for Harper Group, and I am thrilled to be a part of the expansion to this area. I have over 20 years’ experience in the Gift & Home Industry with a strong background in sales management and marketing. My career has been on the brand side consisting mainly in tabletop and gifts. I have a passion for beautiful products that bring value and meaning to homes and families, and I share the same philosophy with Harper Group in representing these fine brands. I have always lived in North Carolina and currently live in Cary with my husband and two daughters. I enjoy running, cooking, live music and traveling -- with all the beach time I can get!
Join Our Team!
At Harper Group, our company culture is defined by our growth mindset and an environment of mutual respect, collaboration and professionalism. We retain our talented and tenured team because we provide a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and rewarded. Benefits include healthcare, ongoing training, technology, sales and marketing support and much more.
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