About Us

We are the leading distributor of emergency equipment and installation for Law Enforcement, Fire Departments and other City, Village and Government entities.

The best manufacturers: Able2, American Aluminum, Auto Trim of NW Ohio, Code 3, Cruisers, Dodge, Esmete, Federal Signal, Ford, Gamber Johnson, Go Light, Havis, Jotto Desk, Lund, MPH, Pro-Gard, Ray Allen, Setina, Sound off Signal, Troy Sheet Metal and Whelen Engineering

Committed to being a single-source supplier for your emergency equipment needs with a positive purchasing experience that keeps clients coming back for more.

Meet our team

Meet our talented team of sales experts dedicated to providing you and your organization the customer satisfaction you expect.

Tom White
Sales Manager
Email Tom
Cell 440-759-8058

Steve Rick
Territory Manager
Northern Ohio & Michigan
Email Steve
Cell 419-771-2850

Curt Gripe
Territory Manager
Southern Ohio & West Virginia
Email Curt
Cell 567-259-8081

Ryan Wiechart
Road Service technician
Email Ryan

Mike Kreischer
Shop Manager

Steve Sullivan
Shop Manager

Phone: 866-313-5042

Fax: 866-832-4430

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@sepvanwert

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Dave Matarese

General Manager/Fleet Manager

Dave has been at Statewide since 2003 and has over 25 years in the Emergency Vehicle Equipment Industry. Dave is a proud father of 4 children (Set of twin boys and 2 daughters) and married for almost 15 years. He comes to Statewide from New Jersey; where he upfitted New York City vehicles along with many other departments in the New York/New Jersey area. As fleet manager, he is responsible for getting emergency vehicles to the market. His outstanding record of being able to deliver units to the market is unmatched. While being a fleet manager in today’s industry has its challenges. Dave accepts this responsibility and delivers with exceptional success.

Please feel free to contact him at: davem@statewideford.com
Office 419-238-0128

Nate Wiechart

Operations Manager

Nate is in his second work career status with Statewide Emergency. Nate’s 1st stint with Statewide Emergency started at the age of Sixteen years old and lasted eight years. Nate left and became a Van Wert City Fire fighter for eight years. He never lost the passion for the emergency equipment industry. Nate returned and now has been with Statewide for over 2 years. He has an outstanding work ethic and is a tremendous asset to Statewide Emergency. His knowledge is unmatched in the industry. The proof is in the total number of vehicles that gets installed with the unbelievable help of his outstanding work force. He is a very proud father of 2 young boys and has just recently gone engaged.

Please feel free to contact him at: nate@statewideford.com
Office 866-313-5042

Austin Treesh

Sales Support/Parts Manager

Austin has been an incredible asset to Statewide Emergency for the past 5 years. His ambition to want to help the Statewide Emergency outside sales team is unmatched in this industry. Austin is a proud father of 2 young girls and has been married for over 6 years. Austin is always looking to provide outstanding customer service and would enjoy the opportunity to help any Police, Fire or Service Department with vehicles or Emergency warning equipment. Austin comes to Statewide with a back ground in Ambulance service and Volunteer Fire Department time.

Please feel free to contact him at: austint@statewideford.com
Office 866-313-5042

Tom White

Sales Manager

At Statewide since Oct of 2005. Tom White has almost 30 years in the Emergency Vehicle Equipment Industry. Tom is a father of 3 girls (1 recent BGSU graduate, A 3^rd year at Kent Univ and 11^th grade at Medina High School) and married for over 27 years. Tom is responsible for helping his sales team and has several counties on the West side of Ohio and all of Indiana. His passion for this industry has led him to enjoy his 17 years with Statewide Emergency. If he can be of assistance.

Contact Tom at
Tom@StatewideFord.com
Cell 440-759-8058

Steve Rick

Territory Manager
Northern Ohio & Michigan

Steve has been happily employed with Statewide Emergency Products since March of 2009. He has almost 25 years in the Emergency Vehicle Emergency Industry. Steve was in New York City for several years with an ambulette service company. He has a daughter at Boston College in the Neuroscience Program and a son playing football at St. Ignatius High School (Steve’s alma mater). He has also been married for over 23 years. Steve’s outstanding work ethic is a tremendous asset to Statewide Emergency and he would enjoy the opportunity to help any Police, Fire or Service Department with vehicles or Emergency warning equipment.

Contact Steve at
Steverick@StatewideFord.com
Cell 419-771-2850

Curt Gipe

Territory Manager
Southern Ohio & West Virginia

Curt has been an incredible asset to Statewide Emergency since August of 2019. Curt’s ambition to want to help end users is unmatched in this industry. Curt is one of those sales reps that is always willing to help and willing to go the extra mile. He is a proud father of 2 young girls and has been married for over 9 years. His tremendous insight into the Police Industry is due to his time in loss prevention and time in the policing community. Curt is always looking to provide outstanding customer service and would enjoy the opportunity to help any Police, Fire or Service Department with vehicles or Emergency warning equipment.

Contact Curt at
Curt@StatewideFord.com
Cell 567-259-8081

Ryan Wiechart

Road Service technician

Ryan has been with Statewide Emergency Products since the beginning of the company back in 2004. He has worked his way through the company from being an Emergency Vehicle Technician to being a Shop Supervisor. Ryan’s current role is Road Service Technician. Ryan’s knowledge and work quality is second to none.
Ryan is currently based out of our Van Wert location. He lives in the area with his Fiancée, Jackie.

Please feel free to contact him at:
ryan@statewideford.com

Mike Kreischer

Shop Manager

Mike has been with Statewide Emergency Products since 2007. Mike started with the company as an Emergency Vehicle Technician and is currently the Shop Supervisor of our “B” shop at our Van Wert location.
Mike lives in the Van Wert area with his wife Elease and their 2 daughters.

Steve Sullivan

Shop Manager

Steve has been with Statewide Emergency Products since 2011. Steve started with the company right out of high school and has worked his way to currently being the Shop Supervisor of our “A” shop at our Van Wert Location.
Steve lives in the Van Wert area with his girlfriend, Olivia and their son.