Overview
RMR Northwest, a branch of Rocky Mountain Reps Inc., was created in the summer of 2025 when a unique opportunity again presented itself with the departure of a highly respected and tenured Versico rep firm in the area.
This opportunity allowed RMR an opportunity to expand and create a new branch in the Northwest. Arik Koch, a seasoned and well respected salesman in the Rocky Mountain mountain region, was promoted to Vice President of this branch with the continued support of Brett and Scott and the RMR mountain team.
Arik is taking his skill and expertise with him to the northwest to build a team in the states of Oregon, Washington, and Northern Idaho.
Our Team
Jake Kobza
Outside Sales Rep – Eastern Washington
- Cedarville University (NY)
- Experienced Ops Analyst for JP Morgan Chase
- 5 Years – Building Envelope Product Experience
Born and raised in rural Western New York Jake attended Cedarville University in Ohio for Business Management. After securing his degree he started his career in the Operations Analyst Development program at JP Morgan Chase & Co. Moving into an associate role he worked on multiple projects ranging from process improvement to crisis management. A desire for a more face to face role pushed him to seek a job outside the walls of a cubicle. In 2019 he started working in Kentucky as an independent sales representative for Firestone Building Products as well as other complementary roofing product manufacturers such as Georgia-Pacific and Metal-Era. Yearly hunting, hiking, and snowboarding trips to the Western states developed a desire to move closer to those activities permanently. With a proven track record of success he is eager to put his skills and knowledge to use with the RMR team.
Nic Flork
Outside Sales Oregon/Washington
- Nationally recognized roofing certifications, including IBC and NCCER
- 20-yr roofing professional
As a 20-yr roofing professional, who started his career as an apprentice and worked his way up to national operations manager, overseeing high profile projects across multiple states. He holds nationally recognized roofing certifications, including IBC and NCCER and has hands-on experience with every major roofing system. Throughout his career, Nic has filled many roles in the industry – from apprentice, supervisor, project manager, sales and operations– giving him a well rounded and practical leadership style.
Nic is passionate about the trade, he loves sharing his knowledge to help other roofers find success for themselves. He has worked with engineers and architects to find the best solutions for complex projects. Nic enjoys building relationships with integrity and believes honesty is key for beneficial partnerships. Born and raised in a small town in Washington, he enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors in his free time, especially fishing, riding motorcycles and spending time on horseback.
Arik Koch
Vice President
- University of Wisconsin
- Experienced Manufacturer’s Rep for Construction Interiors
- 5 Years – Building Envelope Product Experience
Like so many others in recent years, Arik moved to the Denver area in search of an active-outdoor lifestyle. Originally from a small town in central Wisconsin, he completed his degree at the University of Wisconsin and was promptly recruited to Green Bay as a manufacturers sales representative. Arik spent the early part of his career consulting as a manufacturers rep alongside contractors and distributors in order to bring transparency and results to facility managers in the design community. His work ethic and results were recognized and Arik was quickly promoted to the NYC/North Jersey territory. While there, his skills were sharpened by New York’s competitive environment. His peers and superiors commend his integrity and attention to detail in assisting architects, designers, facility owners and managers in the design and utilization of their interior space.
Arik brings his experience as a manufacturer representative and client success management to Rocky Mountain Reps and is excited to grow and develop his network in our market.
Scott Patz
President
- Colorado State University – Construction Management
- Experienced General Contractor specializing in federal, state and local government construction
- 12 Years – 2nd Generation Independent Rep.
Scott was born and raised in Westminster, Colorado just north of Denver. Scott grew up in a long tenured independent manufacture rep family with a father who was a rep for 25 years. Scott graduated from Northglenn High School in 2004 and headed north to Fort Collins, Colorado to attend and play hockey for Colorado State University. In 2008, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree with a focus in Construction Management and went to work for a General Contractor that specialized in government work, they were headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After spending six years as a Project Manager, Estimator, Corporate Scheduler, Technical Writer and helping to Manage the Pre-Construction efforts he was asked to join Roofing Resources, Inc. a Colorado base Independent Manufacture Rep firm. In 2017 he branched out and started Rocky Mountain Reps Inc.
Scott has now spent the last 5 years as an independent rep with a focus in commercial roofing throughout Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. In addition, he has a strong background in the general contracting world that included four and a half of his years managing the Roofing IDIQ contract at the United States Air Force Academy that was a 5-year contract worth up to $25 million.