Promotional Products - Management

Phone: 570-344-8985 x204
Email : larry@kevins.biz

Larry Tinkelman and his son, Kevin, launched Kevin’s Wholesale LLC in 1994. Larry serves as President. Larry has been instrumental in the overall growth and direction of the company.

Larry attended Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA before serving his country in the Army Reserves, stationed at Fort Knox, KY. After his honorable discharge, Larry began his career in the apparel industry in the Management Training program with Leslie Fay. He advanced through the ranks to become General Manager, at the tender age of 30, with complete responsibility for the 2,400 employee Wilkes-Barre, PA plant operation.

After 10 years with Leslie Fay, Larry decided to strike out on his own with the purchase of Linden Dress in Scranton, PA. The business grew and prospered, with Larry acquiring additional apparel factories, Goodmanor Dress in Scranton, PA and GT Manufacturing in Larksville, PA. During this time Larry also became a restaurateur with the launch of Tink’s Restaurant in Scranton, PA. Larry subsequently sold GT Manufacturing and Tink’s and in 1994 liquidated his remaining holdings to launch, with his son Kevin, Kevin’s Wholesale LLC.

In addition to sons Kevin and Scott (who he keeps a sharp eye on), Larry also has two daughters: Sheli, a Physician’s Assistant in Detroit, MI and Eden.

Phone: 570-344-8985 x205
Email :kevin@kevins.biz

Kevin Tinkelman, along with his father Larry, started Kevin’s Wholesale LLC in 1994, and serves as Vice President of Operations. In this role, Kevin’s primary focus in operations is overseeing the IT, quality assurance, production and retail facets of the business. Kevin has had significant impact on profitability and growth, expanding the company from a 4,000 square foot facility and 8 employees to the current 85,000 square foot facility and 55+ employees.

Kevin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Finance, from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. After graduating, Kevin began his career as a Manager with Goodmanor Dress in Scranton, PA, was promoted through the ranks, and eventually became the General Manager of both Goodmanor and Linden Dress, also in Scranton, PA. He was with Goodmanor/Linden for 5 years prior to the launch of Kevin’s Wholesale LLC.

Kevin is married, owns a very friendly blue pit-bull, and in his spare time enjoys flying single engine airplanes. He earned his Pilot’s license in 1999.

Phone: 570-344-8985 x210
Email:scott@kevins.biz

Scott Tinkelman joined the family business in 2002, and serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. As head of the Sales team, Scott is responsible for developing and managing relationships with clients, as well as the overall Customer Satisfaction for the client base. Scott has also been instrumental in the import of our signature brands of polos and fleece, as well as broadening our lines to include almost every major name brand of apparel and Promotional Items.

Scott’s focus is on STRATEGIES and SOLUTIONS for customers. “For many of our clients, it’s not just the products that we deliver, it’s the ideas and the long term strategic help that we provide. We take a more holistic, comprehensive look at the year’s promotions, instead of going project to project.” Scott offers best practice advice from many diverse industries and clients to anyone who reaches out.

Scott's background started in the banking industry, but quickly transitioned to the music industry working on tours for bands such as Sting, Pearl Jam, and the Beastie Boys. Scott has also worked for House of Blues, Universal Music, Best Buy, Lollapalooza, and the HORDE Festival. In these various roles, Scott worked in Financial, Consultative, and Marketing positions.

Scott obtained his BS with honors from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, and holds an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management. Scott has 3 children, a wonderful wife, a golden retriever, and a mortgage that guarantees he will be at work every day.