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Gary Smith Celebrates Over 40 years at City Electric Supply

Reading Time: 4 minutes“My dad always told me, ‘You must make your own life choices, follow your dreams, and create your own destiny,’” recalled…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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….

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How Brian Warth Grew from Driver to Projects Gear Specialist

Reading Time: 3 minutesBrian Warth joined City Electric Supply (CES) later in life as a driver 10 years ago in Simpsonville, South Carolina—taking a chance on…

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2023 30 Under 35 Profile: Anthony Bottino

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnthony Bottino, 32District ManagerCity Electric Supply Anthony got his start in the electrical industry in 2006, working as an apprentice…

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City Electric Supply VP of Operations Retires

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDALLAS, Texas — Shortly after his wedding in 1979, Jim Lawson responded to a newspaper job announcement for a sales…

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Honoring VP of Operations Jim Lawson’s Nearly 45 Years at CES

Reading Time: 3 minutesOn June 30, 2023, Jim Lawson retires as Vice President of Operations for City Electric Supply (CES). His retirement marks the…

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From Driver to Regional Manager: Phil McKinney

Reading Time: 3 minutesAt just 20 years old, Phil McKinney joined City Electric Supply (CES) as a driver in Charlotte, North Carolina, after his…

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Robert Haney’s Secrets of Success

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) Regional Manager Robert Haney has been in the electrical industry for over 22 years. Recently, he shared…

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Two Success Stories in South Carolina

Reading Time: 4 minutesRecently, two branch managers in neighboring locations in South Carolina shared their stories as they celebrated 10 years with City Electric…

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R.T. Smith’s 25 Years (and Counting) at CES

Reading Time: 3 minutesWith 25 years at City Electric Supply (CES) under his belt, Regional Manager R.T. Smith’s career didn’t start out like your…

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Outside Sales Rep Kevin Norton: No Mission Impossible

Reading Time: 3 minutesThere’s a saying, “It’s not the destination but the journey along the way.” Luckily, Outside Sales Representative Kevin Norton has enjoyed…

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VP of Operations Jaime Marujo Looks Back on 20 Years at CES

Reading Time: 3 minutesRecently commemorating 20 years with City Electric Supply (CES), Vice President of Operations Jaime Marujo reflects on his career and journey…

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CEStv Presents: Women in the Industry — CES Branch Manager LaDonna Abbacchi

Reading Time: 3 minutesTo celebrate women in the electrical industry, City Electric Supply (CES) asked women in the field to share their journeys and…

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Branch Manager Terri Free: 20 Years at CES Gainesville East

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen Terri Free interviewed at half a dozen competing electrical distributors in Gainesville, Florida, City Electric Supply (CES) made her an…

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CEStv Presents: Women in the Industry — CES District Manager of Nashville North Linda Mai

Reading Time: 3 minutesTo celebrate women in the electrical industry, City Electric Supply (CES) asked women in the field to share their journeys and…

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Branch Manager Samantha Lacroix: Building an 11-Year Career at CES Brandon

Reading Time: 2 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) Branch Manager Samantha Lacroix started at CES Brandon in 2011 with no electrical experience. Eleven years later,…

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Episode 28 | Firefighter, Family Man, and CES Team Member

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the close-knit community of Lemon Springs where everyone knows everybody, it doesn’t take long to make a lasting impact. In…

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Anthony “Tony” Gustafson’s Journey at CES 

Reading Time: 2 minutesKeeping in line with other City Electric Supply (CES) veterans of the field, Colorado-native and Branch Manager Anthony “Tony” Gustafson of…

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CEStv Presents: Women in the Industry | CNS Director Nancy Ramdon-Connolly

Reading Time: 3 minutesTo celebrate women in the electrical industry, City Electric Supply (CES) asked women in the field to share their journeys and…

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CEStv Presents: Women in the Industry | Branch Manager Vicky MacKay

Reading Time: 4 minutesTo celebrate women in the electrical industry, City Electric Supply (CES) asked women in the field to share their journeys and…

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