The Bertone Saga Continues
One Generation to the Next
Senior Group Manager Mike Bertone began his career at City Electric Supply in 1991 in Jupiter, Florida. He started a family tradition that is truly remarkable.
“Take Our Daughter and Sons to Work Day” is a staple in the Palm Beach School District because it connects kids to businesses and strengthens workplace environments with family.
Mike began taking his eldest son, Thomas, to work with him years ago. Thomas enjoyed every moment of walking through the office, meeting his dad’s coworkers, and learning about CES; that passion and excitement grew through the years.
“From Thomas’ days of wrestling in high school, I knew he had the drive to ‘make it happen’ at CES,” Mike said. When he noticed Thomas’ frustration working late nights in the restaurant business, Mike sat down with him to discuss career opportunities at CES.
In 2014, Thomas joined CES as a light controls specialist for the Southeast Florida Region. The position was a valuable learning experience as it helped Thomas gain highly valuable product knowledge.
In 2015, a stores manager position opened at the CES Riviera Beach location. Thomas immediately applied and landed the job. He has served as stores manager for two years.
“I couldn’t be happier with my career choice and being a part of the CES family,” Thomas said.
Mike’s youngest son Brody, is next in line to work his way up the CES career ladder. “I’m already a part of the CES family,” Brody said. “I’ve gone to “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” for the past seven years.”
Brody is a salesman in the making, always looking for new customers for CES. When he sees an electrical contractor van, he takes a photo, sends it to Mike and asks whether CES does business with them or not. Brody looks forward to learning more about CES every year and is excited to someday start his work life at CES officially.
“I am blessed to have three awesome sons: Thomas, Hayden, and Brody. I would love nothing more than for all of them to have a career at CES,” Mike said. “In my mind, there is no better company to work for.”