Chicago Electric confirm Clark and McIlroy as new management team

Chicago Electric Sales Inc. has put in place a new management team. The addition of Chris Clark as President and Chris McIlroy as VP Operations has positioned Chicago Electric for significant growth.

“The addition of Chris and Chris starts a new era for Chicago electric as we celebrate our next century in business. With the support of our parent company BHS Corrugated, we are position for rapid growth in robotics and logistics, corrugated industry upgrades, and automation systems integration,” says Robert Kaska, former president of Chicago Electric. Kaska, with 40 years at the company, continues as part of the team and a new role as VP of Sales and Marketing.

The new leadership brings more than 50 years of combined service to Chicago Electric. Chris Clark was most recently with West-Tec Automation, after serving more than 20 years as general manager of Reis/Kuka robotics in Chicago. “I am honored to lead Chicago Electric and this talented team into the next phase of our company’s history,” said Clark.

Chris McIlroy has more than 30 years of accomplishment in the automation industry serving most recently as general manager for JR Automation. “It’s such an honor to be part of this next chapter in Chicago electric’s 110 year history as well as the opportunity to work alongside such a great customer-focus team,” said McIlroy.

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