H. O. K. Sales enjoyed swift and continued success over the next 10 years. In 1976 the business was split and later, Ray teamed up with Joe Murphy to found Dodge-Murphy & Associates. Ken was joined by his son, Casey, in 1977, Patty in 1982 and Bob in 1988. Dodge-Murphy & Associates continued it's growth by adding Mark Dodge in 1990. Ken passed away in 1993, still on the job, and Ray retired in 1997. The two agencies remained friendly; sharing industry updates, rides to trade shows and referring competing lines to each other.

By 1999 the respective principals of both companies decided the time had come to reunite as a single agency. The senior partners had a little trouble choosing a new president, so Joe and Casey flipped a coin. Joe lost. In short order, H. O. K. was reborn as a stronger, more comprehensive business entity, able to exploit opportunities available to a larger agency while enjoying the synchronistic benefits of two experienced staffs working together.

Since the merger, that process has been further refined so that today, every aspect of the way H. O. K. does business has been improved and updated. Most important of all, the valued personal relationships that each partner enjoys with manufacturers and customers have been enhanced.

In January of 2004, H. O. K. Sales opened a new 10,000 square foot facility in Carol Stream, IL. This new advantage coupled with old-fashioned commitment to professional sales and service will ensure continued success for H. O. K. and its customers.