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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.
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
- 860-919-5247
- MA/NH/VT
- jobrien@cbane.com
John Coakley
VP/ OEM Sales
- 508-523-0177
- MA/RI/ME
- jcoakley@cbane.com
Henry Hribar
OEM Sales
Steve Straka
OEM Sales
- 203-927-9979
- CT/W. MA
- sstraka@cbane.com
Riley O'Brien
Distribution Sales Manager
- 774-200-0655
- ALL New England
- robrien@cbane.com
Mike Walsh
OEM Sales
- 508-259-7116
- MA, ROW
- mwalsh@cbane.com
Lynn Mills
Finance Manager
- lmills@cbane.com
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
Kristine Gallatin
Sales Operations Manager
- 508-820-0800
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
- kgallatin@cbane.com
Nicole Simone
Inside Sales
- 508-820-0800
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
- sales@cbane.com
Mary Coakley
Digital Marketing
- 508-820-0800
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
- marketing@cbane.com
CBA EMPIRE
John O'Brien
President
- 860-919-5247
- MA/NH/VT
- jobrien@cbane.com
Jason Prichard
Sales
- 973-714-2061
- New Jersey
- jprichard@cbaempire.com
Jim Moore
Sales
- 516-426-8688
- New York
- jmoore@cbaempire.com
Nicole Simone
Inside Sales
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
- sales@cbane.com
Lynn Mills
Finance Manager
- lmills@cbane.com
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
Kristine Gallatin
Inside Sales
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
- sales@cbane.com
Mary Coakley
Digital Marketing
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
- marketing@cbane.com
LD ALLEN
John O'Brien
President
- 860-919-5247
- MA/NH/VT
- jobrien@cbane.com
John (JP) Masucci
OEM Sales
Marissa Bell
Distribution Sales Manager
Connor Hamilton
OEM Sales
Lynn Mills
Finance Manager
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
- lmills@cbane.com
Kristine Gallatin
Inside Sales
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
- sales@cbane.com
Nicole Simone
Inside Sales
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
- sales@cbane.com
Mary Coakley
Digital Marketing
- New England/Metro NY NJ/Upstate NY
- marketing@cbane.com
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:
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