In 2018, a Chicago based, family-owned company acquired a majority interest in Chicagoland Equipment & Supply (“CES”), which was founded in 2000 with the vision of providing a one-stop solution to Chicago’s retail grocery market. Since 2021, the company has completed ten acquisitions of companies across the Midwest.
Executive team
Tyler Jeffrey
CEO
Joe Roenna
COO
Dan Werries
CFO
Tear Ward
CPO
Michael Roenna
VP, Convenience Store Division
Founders
Tim Bachara
Founder
Frank LaSpisa
Founder
CES Acquired by
Pothos (an affiliate of Cooper Management)
CES Acquires
Heibing Refrigeration
TechPro
CES Acquires
United Fast Food & Beverage
CES Acquires
McCormick Service Ramar Supply
March Equipment
Wilson Restaurant Supply
CES Acquires
Total Restaurant Supply
Dubick Fixture & Supply Windrock Enterprises
CES Acquires
Bolton & Hay
Become a CES Company
We value business owners who are proud of the legacies they have built, and we believe in maintaining the independent, long-standing brands of our companies and what they bring to the customer. Brands and service remain local, while supported by best-in-class tools and resources to help bring more value to every customer.