Blog

Subscribe
Contact Us

Subscribe
Contact Us

Search

Category: People & Culture

Supplying the restoration of history with TBA Construction

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat do you get when you cross an old textile mill with a rising demand for housing? The answer: a unique…

People & Culture

Generational strides at CES

Reading Time: 3 minutesWe last heard from Branch Manager Peter Pardue during City Electric Supply (CES) Cape Coral’s 25thanniversary celebration featured on episode 53 of…

People & Culture

Empowering future electricians with hands-on learning

Reading Time: 4 minutesAt City Electric Supply (CES), team members believe in the power of education and the importance of real-world experience. A few…

People & Culture

Top 6 tips for fundraising success

Reading Time: 6 minutesEveryone wants to give back to those in need, but the first question often is, “How?” The social impact division of…

People & Culture

Driver to branch manager: Brandon Bonta’s growing career

Reading Time: 4 minutesBrandon Bonta has been climbing the ranks since he started with City Electric Supply (CES) as a driver. Now, less than…

People & Culture

Hunting for change: CES raises over $13,000 for veterans

Reading Time: 3 minutesMike Dryden and his son Brandon are two people who love the great outdoors. They started looking for things to get…

People & Culture

How CES brought major growth to Houston North

Reading Time: 3 minutesDarron Rocka has worked at City Electric Supply (CES) for over 16 years—and the last seven months have brought major growth. The Houston North…

People & Culture

Continued expansion in Puerto Rico

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn 2021, City Electric Supply (CES) broke ground with its first location on the island of Puerto Rico. While it has only…

People & Culture

Geared up: Trade students prep for national competition

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn Rome, Georgia, students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have been preparing for something big — the SkillsUSA national competition…

People & Culture

Angels in the infield: Community renovates softball field

Reading Time: 4 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) Alabaster Outside Sales Rep. Keith Phillips never expected to add “softball field renovation” to his list of…

People & Culture

Serving the selfless in Vero Beach

Reading Time: 4 minutesMarine Corps veteran Jason Reed is familiar with the struggles that can color the lives of military veterans. When Reed, operations…

People & Culture

Lighting up Ridley Park Swim Club

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn June of 2023, City Electric Supply (CES) customer John Cook attended a branch Counter Day event at CES Folsom to…

People & Culture

CES team members volunteer for Make-A-Wish event in Orlando

Reading Time: 4 minutesLast July, City Electric Supply (CES) Regional Manager Joe Spiteri and District Manager Pawel Szczechura traveled to Orlando, Florida, all the…

People & Culture

Running for wishes: A good cause and a passion for ultra races

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen Pawel Szczechura, district manager for City Electric Supply (CES) Canada, declared that he was going to run a half marathon…

People & Culture

Coffee shop encounter leads to career at MCG

Reading Time: 3 minutesJohn Ellison was studying with friends one day, when Frank McShane overheard their conversation and was impressed with what he heard….

People & Culture

Second swing hits big!

Reading Time: 4 minutesHow the Kelowna Golf Fundraiser Grew Tenfold in Two Years Success is something that usually takes time to build, but that…

People & Culture

Palm Coast toy drive: A view from both sides of the toy bin

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe holiday season is a time that inspires many to give back to their communities, and that rings true for City…

People & Culture

The growth of giving: From one toy bin to 40 in three years

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen Nate Jefferson, City Electric Supply (CES) regional manager for the South Texas area, decided to put a toy drive bin…

People & Culture

CES Falmouth honors 10th anniversary with first customers

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s not every day that a business celebrates a big milestone with its very first customers. But that’s exactly what happened…

People & Culture

Team members & customers build pool for wish kid

Reading Time: 5 minutesMany say if you’re fortunate enough to give back, you should. City Electric Supply (CES) has done just that by making a child’s…

People & Culture

Glenn Ford’s 25 years (so far) with CES and TAMCO

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen Glenn Ford interviewed at City Electric Supply (CES) in 1998, he promised his manager hard work, dedication and commitment. Twenty-five…

People & Culture

CES raises $60,000 for the American Cancer Society

Reading Time: 2 minutesSince 2016, City Electric Supply (CES) has worked with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to support the fight against cancer for everyone. CES is proud…

People & Culture

Jeff Williamson’s journey from chef to City Electric Supply

Reading Time: 3 minutesAt first glance, the 18-year career of District Manager Jeff Williamson is the conventional path of a City Electric Supply (CES) team member….

People & Culture

New facility, same community: CES Southern Pines reopens

Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter 20 years, City Electric Supply (CES) Southern Pines has moved to a new location down the road. Joey Barefoot, district manager of the…