80+ Years of Trusted Representation in the Electronics Industry

Founded in 1939, Coakley, Boyd & Abbett (CBA) has grown into one of the Northeast’s premier electronics manufacturers’ representatives. With deep roots in New England, a strategic expansion into Metro NY/NJ, and our most recent acquisition of LD Allen in Upstate NY, our team offers unmatched regional expertise backed by a long-standing track record of results.

Built on Relationships. Backed by Experience.

Our success comes from the relationships we’ve built—with manufacturers, OEMs, design engineers, and distributors.
We understand the unique challenges of each territory and help our partners solve them through:

Technical, design-in sales support

Strong Distributor Channel Program

Responsive customer service

Ongoing sales training and product education

Product Synergies in Target Markets

Broad Market
Penetration

Local Customer Relationships

Proven Growth
Strategies

Our Mission

To be the premier manufacturers’ representative in the Northeast and Metro New York regions by delivering exceptional service, building long-term partnerships, and driving growth for our principals and customers.

Meet the Team

Our team is made up of experienced field sales professionals and dedicated inside support staff who know their territories—and their technologies. We pride ourselves on being collaborative, responsive, and technically fluent.

Corporate

John O'Brien

President

John Coakley

VP/ OEM Sales

Henry Hribar

OEM Sales

Steve Straka

OEM Sales

Riley O'Brien

Distribution Sales Manager

Mike Walsh

OEM Sales

Lynn Mills

Finance Manager

Kristine Gallatin

Sales Operations Manager

Nicole Simone

Inside Sales

Mary Coakley

Digital Marketing

CBA EMPIRE

John O'Brien

President

Jason Prichard

Sales

Jim Moore

Sales

Nicole Simone

Inside Sales

Lynn Mills

Finance Manager

Kristine Gallatin

Inside Sales

Mary Coakley

Digital Marketing

LD ALLEN

John O'Brien

President

John (JP) Masucci

OEM Sales

Marissa Bell

Distribution Sales Manager

Connor Hamilton

OEM Sales

Lynn Mills

Finance Manager

Kristine Gallatin

Inside Sales

Nicole Simone

Inside Sales

Mary Coakley

Digital Marketing

Trusted by Leading Manufacturers & Distributors

Territory Coverage

Explore our interactive map on the homepage to connect with the right team for your location. CBA operates across three key territories, each with a dedicated team:

CBA NEW ENGLAND COAKLEY BOYD & ABBETT

CBA New England

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine

CBA EMPIRE COAKLEY BOYD & ABBETT

CBA Empire (Metro NY/NJ)

New York City, Long Island, Northern NJ, Westchester, Rockland
CBA UPSTATE NY COAKLEY BOYD & ABBETT

LD Allen (Upstate NY)

Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and surrounding areas

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