Harvey Gerstman / Co-founder

Carol Gerstman / Co-founder
As Harvey’s partner and inspiration in the creation of Harvey Gerstman Associates, Carol played an integral role in the success of the company. She handled all administrative responsibilities at HGA, traveled to industry trade events, wrote sales orders, and managed customer service. At the same time, Carol established and built a successful travel consultant business. Carol and Harvey’s three children, Dan, Brad, and Linda, all hold executive positions at the company and are leading Harvey Gerstman Associates into the future.

Linda Gerstman / Co-founder
Linda is a Vice President at Harvey Gerstman Associates, Inc., working closely with company associates on merchandising projects in the stores and communicating regularly with select manufacturers and customers. Previously, she was Vice President at New York advertising agency Jordan, McGrath, Case & Partners where she was responsible for managing the accounts of blue chip companies such as Procter & Gamble, Hasbro, and Glaxo Smith Kline, and for launching and repositioning major consumer brands such as Rogaine and Nicorette.

Dan Gerstman / Co-founder
Since joining Harvey Gerstman Associates, Inc. in 1983, Dan has played a key role in the growth of the company, holding a variety of sales leadership and executive positions. In his current role as President, Dan oversees all aspects of business operations, including manufacturer relations and company strategy. Under his leadership, Harvey Gerstman Associates has earned recognition from both manufacturers and retailers as one of the leading sales organizations in the United States. In addition to his professional duties, Dan is Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Cross Island YMCA, the Bellerose, New York branch of the YMCA of Greater New York. Dan is also an active member of the Hewlett-East Rockaway (New York) Jewish Center and sits on the Ritual and House Committees.

Pam Gerstman / Co-founder
Pam, along with her husband Dan, is an active member of the Hewlett-East Rockaway, New York community. She is a member of the Waverly Park School PTA in East Rockaway and runs the Health and Wellness Program for that school. She holds a degree in Nutritional Counseling from the University of Buffalo and currently works with clients at The Diet Center in Garden City, New York. Pam and Dan are the proud parents of four children.

Brad Gerstman / Co-founder
Brad Gerstman is the President of Quest Service Group LLC. In this role, Brad oversees all business operations, including company strategy, business development, and customer service. He is also an integral member of the executive team of Quest sister company, Harvey Gerstman Associates, Inc. with responsibilities that include operations and business development. Prior to joining Harvey Gerstman Associates, Inc., Brad practiced law, held the position of Assistant District Attorney in The Bronx, and enjoyed success as an author of several best-selling books. Brad is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Nassau Health Care Corporation and is a co-founder and board member of the Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation, a family foundation that provides summer camp experiences to children with physical disabilities. Brad is also politically active, holding memberships on various political committees, and was an advocacy chair on the 2007 Long Island Walk Now for Autism Planning Committee. He is currently Vice President and Board Member of the Long Island Medical Foundation.

Cheryl Gerstman / Co-founder
Cheryl is currently a co-chair and coordinator of various charitable events for the North Shore University Hospital Preschool (New York). She holds a Business Administration degree from Hofstra University and has worked in Personal Shopping Sales at Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, and the Americana Manhasset. Her diverse clientele ranged from Fortune 500 executives to heads-of-state to celebrities. Cheryl and husband Brad are the parents of two children.