CES Athens: Knowledgeable Staff and Open Doors
If you’re in Alabama, we have some great news. There’s a new Athens electrical distributor just itching to help you with your next project.
We’re talking about City Electric Supply (CES) Athens.
Athens Electrical Distributor
“The location is great, we’re settled in, and we have an incredible team in place,” said CES Athens Branch Manager Keith Barksdale. “Between our team members, we have more than 65 years of experience in electrical distribution and another 20 years in the electrical contracting side. We understand this business and would love the opportunity to help with any part of a project that you may have.”
What does that mean? It means whatever project you’re working on, they’ll not only be able to help you find products, but they will also help answer any questions you have — which is a big plus for an electrical supplier in a booming area.
“There are 3,000 building lots in the area that are approved for building, and another 3,000 just waiting to be approved,” said Barksdale. “It’s the biggest influx in a residential market I’ve ever seen in the 35 years I’ve been doing this. Things are really happening around here, and we’re in the perfect position to help.”
And Barksdale isn’t exaggerating — this Athens electrical distributor really is in the perfect position. The area is growing quickly with commercial, industrial, and residential housing projects underway, and their branch is uniquely qualified to help with them all.
Extensive Resources
Why? A few reasons. One, CES has a global network with over 520 locations in the U.S. alone, so there’s really nothing out of reach. Two, like all our branches, CES Athens has the autonomy to stock and price items according to their local markets, so they’re in tune with the area and its unique needs. Three, every team member on staff is eager to help and establish CES Athens as a go-to supplier in the area.
What does all of that mean for people who need an electrical supplier near Athens? That you should give the branch a call.
“Anyone who calls us or walks in — we take care of them,” said Barksdale. “It’s what I was taught to do and the way I’ve always chosen to do business. Our team is very customer service-oriented and we love repeat business. It shows we are doing our jobs correctly.”
Knowledgable Staff
And it’s the way Barksdale’s team members — Operations Manager Gil Coffman, Outside Sales Rep Kris Eddins, and Counter Sales Rep Seth Williams — do business, too. Together, there’s nothing the team can’t handle.
Why? They are both capable and invested. The experienced team of Barksdale, Coffman, and Williams built the branch with their own hands, and Eddins joined the team shortly after.
“We got to know each other and bond. We have a good time, we cut it up, and we get along because we’re all really excited to be here and to work together to make an impact on the community,” said Barksdale. “I’m really proud of my team.”
Barksdale is more than proud of his team, though. He’s confident in them.
Future Growth
“I want us to grow so much in the next five years that we outgrow the building,” said Barksdale. “We have the resources, the team, and the support from the rest of the CES team to really succeed here.”
And to the Athens community, Barksdale has a simple message.
“Come in and see us,” smiled Barksdale. “We’d love to show you the store we’ve built and how we can help you. We’d also just like to chat and get to know you.”
He’s not kidding.
“We’d really love to meet you, and of course, everyone in the branch is really good about helping people, too,” said Barksdale. “If you come in and need something, we’ll never say we can’t help or turn you away. When you walk in, you have a family ready to help you. We’ll treat you exactly how we’d wanted to be treated every time.”
To prove it’s not just talk, you can stop by and see this Athens electrical distributor for yourself. The shelves are stocked. The team is friendly and knowledgeable. And the doors are officially open.
