BOELTER, LLC
WAUKESHA, WI

About Boelter The Boelter Companies has been in existence since 1929 when its founder, Fred W. Boelter, began selling bar and janitorial supplies to taverns and rooming houses in Milwaukee. Today the scope of the Boelter business includes not only foodservice and janitorial supplies, but contract commercial and institutional foodservice equipment and food facility design (seven offices throughout the United States). Our other related business units include: Boelter Beverage Group, which brings brand support product and fulfillment solutions to the beverage industry; Boelter Brands, which markets and distributes licensed home beverage accessories to retail channels throughout North America. Bill Boelter—Chairman of the Board As Chairman of the Board, Bill Boelter has led the Boelter Companies through far reaching and exciting decisions. Considerable growth and significant changes have taken place in the last decade. Under his venerable guidance during this time, the Boelter Companies has become one of the largest and most well respected foodservice distributors in the United States. Bill has an unwavering belief in the idea that when company leaders first serve their front line associates and give them the tools they need to be more productive, the client is served best. “When we all come together and serve,” he says, “our success will be winning hearts and providing consistently positive and memorable experiences for our customers.” This is the Boelter culture and vision. Bill, along with every Boelter Associate, lives it each and every day. The Boelter Companies is headquartered in Waukesha and Glendale, WI with offices and representation in Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Sacramento, and Washington D.C. Eric Boelter—President, Foodservice As President of Boelter’s Foodservice division, Eric has had the unique opportunity to work with our industry’s most talented food facility designers, foodservice supply and industrial supply specialists. “What sets these Boelter specialists apart from all the others is not what they know,” he says, “but rather the way they use their talents for the benefit of their customers’ businesses.” Eric understands that today customers have more choices when determining where to buy supplies and equipment that keep their kitchens and facilities humming. In order to be the clear supplier of choice, he and the Boelter Foodservice team work together to provide customized solutions that truly from a strategic business fit. He removes barriers that impede our ability to react quickly to the many needs and unexpected changes that occur in foodservice, and he continues to make the necessary investments to give our frontline associates the tools they need to serve and assist our customers. Rick Boelter—President, Boelter Beverage Group Rick Boelter is the President of the Boelter Beverage Group. Since joining the company and heading up the division in 1992, Rick has seen constant change and dramatic times in the beverage industry. He and his team consistently and uniquely meet the needs of Boelter Beverage clients and their wholesaler networks with brand-identified beverage serving products and fulfillment programs. They continually refine their focus on the beverage industry, the strategic products that serve beverages, and the logistics of fulfilling these items into the North American market in a one-stop-shop environment. The success of Boelter Beverage Group comes through a devotion to build a great team of associates who have a deep understanding of the beverage industry. Knowing how to serve customers and consistently make a positive difference is what truly sets the Boelter Beverage Group apart in the marketplace. Offering foodservice operators and aspiring home chefs award winning access to restaurant quality products. Welcome to Boelter Boelter participates in every aspect of the restaurant supply, hospitality, and beverage industries. From designing commercial kitchens to delivering barware supplies, from installing food service equipment to staging the perfect tabletop—with our full spectrum of services and products we bring inspiration to the table. Experience the Boelter Difference Our vision is to work as a team to thrill customers with consistently memorable experiences as we provide creative and exciting solutions to their needs.