DGA Trendsetters and Next Step Reps, manufacturer rep groups, are thrilled to announce they are joining forces to create a powerful partnership for the gift industry in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast. The partnership means expanded resources and administrative support for the new entity, which will be called Next Step.


Between Jackie Moon, founder of the sales agency formerly known as Next Step Reps, her longtime Sales Manager and management partner Wendy Stephens and Andrea McEvoy, founder of the PNW group previously known as DGA Trendsetters, the trio have over 100 years of experience in the gift industry. They cover 13 states across their new combined territory: Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Alaska.


Both teams have decades of success in representing the top lines in the country. While the agencies currently share 12 vendors, they each have their own regional package and will continue to maintain relationships with non-shared vendors separately. The new entity Next Step will continue to operate under the Diverse Companies ownership. They represent the premier vendors in an array of merchandise categories: Garden, Jewelry, Accessories, Apparel, Bath & Body, Home Décor, Lifestyle, Hardware, Gift, Gourmet/Entertainment, and Custom.


“As our industry evolves, so do we,” McEvoy said. “In this continuing effort to consolidate resources and expand opportunities for everyone, we are uniting forces with Next Step Reps to form one rep organization: Next Step.”


“Andrea and I have years of mutual respect for one another and I can’t imagine a more promising partnership,” Moon said. “We are unveiling our new look with a new name, new logo and new colors. What won’t change? Our reps, management and line package, and our deep gratitude for all who have been and continue to be part of our successes.”


Both said they are excited to have the ability to offer more marketing opportunities, key account access, showroom space and coverage for vendors who need it. They are excited to marry their agencies together into an even stronger combined team to serve the entire west coast.


"Dedicated to your success, we proudly serve our community. Together, we build stronger connections and a brighter future."