Since July 2017, Congress Associates began as an independent manufacturer sales agency representing a select few, cutting-edge, innovative roofing and waterproofing products serving the New England states. Committed to providing high-performance, sustainable products that deliver long-term results in an environmentally responsible way. Our focus is to provide service to Contractors, Distributors, Building Owners, Architects, and Consultants. The goal is to maintain consistency with systems and solutions to make the client’s life easier, getting products to the project and educating the crew with easy installation demonstrations to save time and money.

Our Vision: Congress Associates is an organization focused on growth. We build authentic partnerships with a foundation of integrity. We are the most valued and trusted partner of choice for all building material solutions.

Congress Associates Mission: We build things: People, Partnerships, and Results/Solutions.

People: Team growth and development is a top priority.
-We put our people first and create opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Partnerships: We build time-trusted partnerships based on integrity & trust.
-We develop authentic relationships within our network of suppliers, customers, and our employees
Outcomes: We deliver cutting-edge solutions and service to our customers
-We are relentless in finding solutions. We are dedicated to customer service.

I am Dean Brown of Congress Associates, and I am your professional representative for all the products you need for your Building Envelope. My expertise is centered on working together with people across the industry and supporting a wide variety of product lines that will best suit your needs as a building owner, manager, or architect. Contact me to discuss your biggest building issues.

I started my career with GAF working as a sales service representative and then advanced to a commercial roofing representative. While at GAF, I earned the President’s Club award and met many great people in the business. In 2005 I joined New Castle Building Products and enjoyed growing the business from the grassroots, I finished my time there as the Vice President of Sales in New England.

I currently serve on the board of the North East Roofing Contractors Association and actively participate in NRCA events. The North East Roofers and Contractors Expo, International Roofing Expo, and RCI Expo are the most important events, and that is where you’ll find me, keeping up to date with all the new products, methods, manufacturers, and interacting with customers, and making sure I am meeting their needs with the best, state of the art products and information possible.

Dean Brown
dean@congressassociates.com
203-533-2443

Before joining Congress Associates, I worked as a Technical Sales Representative for a leading National Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing Manufacturer in this market. My ultra focus is dedicated to the Metro Boston territory.

This accelerates Congress Associates’ ability to cover greater geography and customer base in a timely fashion. As building enclosure specialists, we fully support our manufacturers with business development efforts and our customers to achieve optimal results from products with proven performance.

Each project must involve a team effort. We are most successful when we collaborate and work alongside all parties toward a common goal and strive to communicate consistently and effectively to let all parties know we have their best interest in mind.

Derek Schumacher
Sales – Metro Boston Territory
derek@congressassociates.com
330-936-7939

Born and raised in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, I developed a strong sense of community and hard work early on. My career began at Johns Manville, where I spent three years in the Insulation Group. This experience provided valuable insights into the building materials industry and honed my ability to navigate complex markets and deliver impactful results.

Now at Congress Associates, I leverage my customer-focused mindset and industry expertise to build meaningful partnerships and drive success. By keeping customer needs at the forefront, I create value in every relationship and project.

As a dynamic Account Specialist, I excel in client relationship management, market analysis, and delivering tailored strategies that foster long-term partnerships. My dedication to continuous learning and collaborative problem-solving ensures I contribute to a culture of excellence and drive measurable results.

Alex Pembroke

Sales – Metro Boston
alex@congressassociates.com
401-500-2981

With over 25 years of experience driving strategic growth across dynamic, results-oriented environments, Sarah brings a thoughtful, data-informed approach to innovation and execution. Her track record of translating complex ideas into meaningful business outcomes makes her a strong fit to help guide our organization into its next phase of growth.

Sarah most recently served as Vice President of Technology Strategy and Planning at Fidelity Investments, where she helped shape enterprise-wide technology direction and led transformative initiatives across large, cross-functional teams. From driving critical business outcomes to aligning strategy with long-term goals, she has built a career on creating impact at scale.

Sarah Brown

Business Development & Strategy
sarah@congressassociates.com
401-450-2424