Who We Are

I have worked in the Kitchen and Bath Industry for nearly 3 decades. Working my way up the ladder from factory employee, to customer service, to territory sales rep, to regional manager and for the last decade executive leadership roles operating at national levels.

During my career I have learned, developed, and refined the strategies, tactics, and processes that yield great results. But the further I advanced, the further away I got from the customer interactions that I loved.

NorthStar Sales & Consulting was born of that passion for quality customer interaction. I am happy to be back in the trenches and working with customers each and every day.

Let me bring this new toolset to your showroom and I’ll show you how you can grow your list of happy customers.

Our Values

  • Work hard and have fun
  • Honesty always rules
  • Treat others how you want to be treated
  • Respect is earned, not granted
  • Our word is our bond
  • Empower those that work for you

Experience

Kitchen Design
Project Management
Business Consulting
Training
Sales Management

Agency Sales Representatives

Rudy Detweiler

Principal Owner

Rudy.Detweiler@NStarSales.com

(763) 248-5884

Rudy is the principle owner of North-Star Sales and Consulting Group. He is married to his wife and business partner, Tonia, and together they have successfully raised 4 boys, ages 16-24. Rudy has spent the last 27 years working in various sales and leadership roles within the Kitchen and Bath Industry working with major manufactures. In his career, he has worked with thousands of dealers and designers across the US and Canada helping them improve their sales processes and bottom line. He is passionate about the industry and the role that he plays in helping designers and owners be successful. He is also passionate about helping to develop the next generation of Kitchen and Bath enthusiasts.

Brandon Detweiler

Sales Associate

Brandon.Detweiler@NStarSales.com

(651) 508-0209

Brandon is a 2016 graduate of the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, where he earned a B.S. in Marketing. Brandon recently married his college sweetheart Joelle and they currently reside in Egan, MN. He has worked in various marketing and sales roles both inside and outside of the Kitchen and Bath industry. Brandon’s role is calling on Kitchen and Bath dealers in the greater MSP area and also works as North-Star’s marketing lead building and maintaining their website, contact management, and social media efforts. In his spare time, Brandon loves fishing, hiking, and spending time with his new bride.

Erik Mason

Sales Associate

erik@nstarsales.com

507-421-1997

. Erik has been involved in the Kitchen and Bath industry in a variety of roles for the past 24 years. As a rep Erik worked for several major cabinet brands throughout his career calling on Kitchen and Bath dealers and home center accounts throughout the upper Mid-West. Erik also worked as a Kitchen and Bath buyer for a major decorative products company for 5 years. Erik lives in Rochester, MN and is married to his wife Sara and together have two girls ages 9 and 18. Erik’s role will be to further our growth goal by solidifying relationships with existing dealers and seeking to build lasting relationships with new dealers. He will cover the South Metro, Southern MN, Eastern Iowa and South Dakota for North-Star Sales & Consulting

Alissa Larson

Sales Associate

erik@nstarsales.com

507-421-1997

Alissa has over 20 years of experience working in the Kitchen and Bath industry and holds an Interior Design degree from Alexandria Technical College. She has used that knowledge throughout her career and has specialized in Kitchen and Bath design working at a variety of design firms, including her own dealership. She has also worked in purchasing, engineering and project management roles within the industry.  Alissa is proficient in 20/20, Sketchup, Cabinet Vision, AutoCad and a variety other design platforms.

Notable design projects she has worked on include: Home Time, Autumn Woods edition and HGTV Before and After, Urban Prairie House.

Laurie (Butler) Weiss CKD

Sales Associate

erik@nstarsales.com

507-421-1997

Laurie (Butler) Weiss CKD, is a Certified Kitchen Designer and brings with her a vast amount of experience working in the Kitchen and Bath industry.

Laurie Weiss is an award-winning kitchen and bath designer, with over 25 years of experience in sales, designing & managing remodeling projects at several Twin City design firms.

Laurie is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and is accredited as a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD). She’s had advanced training from Dunwoody with AutoCad, along with 16 years’ experience in the use of 2020s’ design program. Laurie covers the Western Metro for North-Star Sales & Consulting

Representing

Dura Supreme

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