Founded on June 1, 1981, De Credico & Associates, Inc. began operations as a Specialty Broker. Now, we are the leading full-service, mid-size broker in the Northern California marketplace.

Over the years, we have purchased or acquired numerous small independent brokerage firms:

J & M Food Brokers	1982	Margaroli & Associates	1994
Chaddock Company	1988	Regal Brokerage Co.	1995
Coast Brokerage	1991	Cutler-Howell, Inc.	1996
Venezia & Company	1993	Chadwick, Inc.	1997
McCabe & Associates	2000	Crown Inc.	2003

Through these acquisitions, we have acquired key personnel and principals that have given us the opportunity to reinvest in our business and become one of the most respected brokers in Northern California.

Additionally, because of the uniqueness of the California marketplace, with buying offices in Northern and Southern California as well as centralized procurement, we have formed business alliances with various independent brokers throughout the country. These strong business relationships allow us the opportunity to expand our coverage to include the entire state of California and other markets. De Credico & Associates is also a founding partner in ICOS, a stand alone sales and marketing company built exclusively to manage your business at Safeway nationally.

Over the years, De Credico & Associates has earned the reputation of being an aggressive food broker and have pioneered manufacturer's products that have become strong factors in the marketplace.

• Looking for an alternative to the Mega National Broker in northern California?
• Is retail sales performance a problem?
• Tired of not getting the attention your line deserves?

• Must be a team player
• Be able to develop trusting relationships with customers and principals
• Integrity
• Local market knowledge
• Longevity and continuity
• Passionate about selling
• Still having fun in the business

• Owners calling on key accounts
• Being creative and knowledgeable so every sales call does not depend on price
• Paying extra attention to detail - retail sales - billback and deductions
• Having a focus and passion for sales

We have outstanding contacts within the trade and are very active in the grocery industry as members of:

• ASMC
• NCDC
• PLMA
• FFC

Currently, we serve on the Board of Directors of the Northern California Association of Sales & Marketing Companies and the National Association of Sales & Marketing Companies.