Our Team

“Never give up on your dreams.

Never give up on your employees. They will help you achieve your dreams.

Never give up on your customers. They are the lifeline of your success.”

-Bruno Tirone, President & CEO

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  • President & CEO

    Bruno and his wife, Joanne, started MRA International from their garage. As the Founder, CEO and President of MRA International, Bruno Tirone, is responsible for the success of his growing business. Bruno emigrated to the U.S. from Italy as a teenager, where he found himself in a trade school to become a technician for electronics. With his success, and the emergence of new technology, he moved on to fix word processors, worked as a field engineer for WANG and became a Sales Rep for Memorex Telex, before they went out of business at the end of 1996. From ’96-’99, Bruno continued his career as a Sales Rep with other distributors, where he was exposed to the UNIX world. Through this time period, he was introduced to Compaq, where he got his idea to start MRA International as a Compaq reseller in 1999. MRA International now boasts more than 50 employees and offers hundreds of products and services to the public sector. In his spare time, Bruno enjoys playing soccer, racquetball, and going to the beach.

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  • Account Manager

    Angelo first joined MRA International in 2011 as a summer intern, where he assisted the MRA Services Department on several special projects and installations for its public-sector customers. In 2015, Angelo joined the IT Sales Department and has been a top performer ever since. Prior to working for MRA, Angelo had worked as an IT Support Specialist and an Italian Translator for Argo Turboserve Corporation (ATC). He is a graduate of Montclair State University with a B.A. in Business Marketing, Administration and a Minor in Italian Language and Cultural Studies. In his free time, Angelo enjoys traveling abroad, experiencing different cultures and studying foreign languages.

    “Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” – Og Mandino

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  • New York State Sales Manager & New Jersey Account Manager

    Rita started her career at MRA in 2013. Her passion for helping customers make wise decisions that best meet their current and future needs, coupled with her extensive knowledge of the latest technologies, helps her customers drive a measurable return on their investment. She builds her relationships through trust and sincerity and works with her customers to make clear recommendations to simplify their technology. Rita is a graduate of St. John’s University with an accomplished sales and finance background in the automobile industry. She enjoys spending time with her twin daughters, traveling, and being active at the beach.

    “Man is still the most extraordinary computer of all.” – John F. Kennedy

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  • Sales Director & New Jersey Account Manager

    Terrell’s career at MRA International started in 2013 as a PC Technician, a Solutions Architect / Inside Sales, and currently as an Account Manager. He specializes in the public sector by providing IT professionals and purchasing agents tailor-made solutions as well as information on the latest technology, while also helping them achieve optimal performance in their environments and streamlining the purchasing process. Terrell is a graduate of Full Sail University with a B.S. in Entertainment Business with over 10 years of sales experience. Terrell enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid sports fan and an enthusiast of the Arts and Technology.

    “My attitude has always been, if you fall flat on your face, at least you’re moving forward. All you have to do is get back up and try again.” – Richard Branson

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  • Senior Account Manager

    Prior to joining MRA International in 2012, Diane held similar Account Management roles with InterCall LLC and Philips Lighting Co. She prides herself in collaborating closely with her accounts on their long-term business and technology goals. She assesses an organization’s technology pain points and quickly offers solutions to meet its business needs. A graduate of Rutgers University, Diane enjoys spending time at the Jersey Shore with family and friends.

    “No one you have been and no place you have gone ever leaves you. The new parts of you simply jump in the car and go along for the rest of the ride. The success of your journey and your destination all depends on who’s driving.” – Bruce Springsteen

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  • Account Manager

    Crystal joined MRA in 2020 as an Inside Sales Representative primarily for Wendy DeCarolis. Crystal has been an inside representative for nearly all account managers at one point in her career. During her leisure time, she enjoys traveling and visiting her family in Indiana.

    “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein

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  • Account Manager

    Wendy joined the MRA International team in May 2017. She is currently an Inside Account Manager. Wendy held similar roles at HP Inc where she had over 14 years of experience. Before that, she worked for US Airways for 10 years. Wendy loves to travel, shop, and spend time with her daughter. She also loves the ocean.

    “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Maya Angelou

Sales

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  • Account Manager

    Prior to launching his career with MRA International, Kevin spent 20 years in the real estate and construction industry primarily in the roles of business development and operations. Additionally, Kevin built one of the largest specialty subcontracting companies in the region with over 160 employees in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. He passionately believes in applying the same work ethic and fundamental values he learned to become an All-Atlantic Coast Conference Linebacker and third-round draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals. Kevin is a graduate of the University of Maryland and enjoys fishing, playing golf, and spending time with his twin sons, daughter, and family.

    “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that’s why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

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  • Account Manager

Inside Sales

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  • Director of Inside Sales

    Scott joined MRA in 2012 as a printer technician, after a little over 4 years he has moved to the role of an Inside Sales Representative for Terrell Jenkins and Rita Sirabella. Scott is always learning about the expanding technology in HP’s product lineup. In his free time, he works on cars and spends time with his family.

    “Reach for the sky because tomorrow may never come.” – Mike Ness

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  • Inside Sales Supervisor

    Kevin joined MRA in June 2022 as an Inside Sales Representative after a long outside sales career. He was born and raised in New Jersey and graduated from Monmouth University which is located on the beautiful Jersey shore. Kevin enjoys and is constantly learning about new technology and the HP product lineup. In his free time, he likes going to the beach and racing his Remote Control cars.

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  • Senior Inside Sales Representative

    Lester’s career at MRA International started in May of 2012 as a Printer Technician / Service Technician and currently is an Inside Sales Representative. He specializes in configuring workstations and servers. Lester’s background consists of eight years as a Radio Shack manager that led his team to the top of the district. He also ran his own computer repair business for five years. In his free time, Lester likes to spend time with his family, study new technology, and play with his dog.

    “Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more” – Nikola Tesla

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  • Inside Sales Representative

    Martin joined MRA in 2021 as an Inside Sales Support. Martin has been working in the HP Enterprise IT Solutions Market for over 15 years and brings a unique blend of business and support to the team at MRA. In his free time, he plays tennis and works on his landscaping.

    “Everything is possible for one who believes.”

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  • Inside Sales Representative

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  • Inside Sales Representative

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  • Inside Sales Representative

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  • Inside Sales Representative

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  • Inside Sales Representative

Business Development

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  • Business Development Inside Sales Rep

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  • Business Development Inside Sales Rep

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  • Business Development Inside Sales Rep

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  • Business Development Inside Sales Rep

PurchaSING

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  • Office Manager

    Andrea has been with MRA International since the start of 2016. She previously worked as an assistant manager for an online retailer for eight years. Her role at MRA includes order processing and collections. Her hobbies include: going to concerts, reading, spending time with friends, and watching professional skateboarding.

    “There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be.” – The Beatles

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  • Office Administrator

    Kathleen joined MRA International in 2014 as the Office Administrator for the main Long Branch corporate office. She is responsible for managing the office and supporting the entire MRA staff. Kathleen is heavily involved in Breast Intentions, a local non-profit that helps families whose loved ones are going through breast cancer. Additionally, she enjoys spending time and traveling with her husband and three children.

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  • Bookkeeper

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  • Office Assistant

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  • Office Assistant

Marketing

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  • Digital Marketing Manager

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  • Event Marketing Manager

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  • E-Commerce Specialist

Services

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  • Professional Services Manager

    Charlie has been a team member of MRA since 2014. His background consists of over 20 years of IT experience, including computer programming, and server and desktop support. Charlie enjoys fishing in his free time.

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  • Repair Services Manager

    MRA International welcomed Chris to its team in 2015. As the Service Manager, he acts as a liaison between customers and the Services department, making sure that the lines of communication remain open and the multitude of projects are completed in a timely manner. Chris is married with two boys and enjoys playing sports in his spare time, especially basketball.