Jay Knopick & Kate Beauchamp Honored with 2026 Merrill Rep of the Year

Allison Reid • September 14, 2026

Congratulations Jay Knopick & Kate Beauchamp:
2026 Merrill Rep of the Year

ATLANTA, Ga. – Sep. 14, 2026 –  N.A. Williams associates Jay Knopick, Director of Sales for the Midwest Region, and Kate Beauchamp, Regional Manager, have been awarded the 2026 Merrill Rep of the Year Award by Merrill management, and we couldn't be more proud.


The award was presented at a ceremony attended by representatives from virtually all of the 18+ vendors NA Williams represents to Merrill. Senior leadership at Merrill spoke at length about the outstanding work Jay and Kate have delivered, and the praise was well earned.


Jay and Kate are key members of the NA Williams Traditional Team, and their commitment to building strong vendor relationships and delivering results for Merrill has set a standard across the region. This recognition speaks to the incredible talent and dedication within the Midwest Region.


Congratulations, Jay and Kate, on this well-deserved honor. We are so fortunate to have you on the team!


About N.A. Williams

N.A. Williams Company is a leading manufacturers’ representative firm that provides sales, field training, call center services, and data analytics to the North American auto care and commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1934, N.A. Williams is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with nine regional offices and over 130 associates.

For more information, visitwww.nawilliams.com.


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