Crescent Electric Supply Promotes Kristee Mitchell to Chief Supply Chain Officer

EAST DUBUQUE, Ill., Sept. 4, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Crescent Electric Supply Company, a leading independent distributor of electrical hardware and supplies, announced today that Kristee Mitchell has been promoted to Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective August 31, 2026. Mitchell, who joined the company in 2023, will now oversee Supplier Partnerships, Supply Chain Fulfillment, DC Operations, Transportation Management, and Operational Excellence across the enterprise.

Mitchell's career advancement comes at a time when Crescent is focusing on enhancing its organizational structure to support its mission of "National Scale, Local Execution, and No Surprises." She brings extensive experience to the role, having most recently served as Vice President of Supply Chain Fulfillment. Mitchell earned an Executive MBA in Global Supply Chain Management from The University of Tennessee and a B.A. in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.

Penny Cotner, President and CEO of Crescent Electric Supply Company, expressed her enthusiasm for Mitchell's promotion, stating, "We congratulate Kristee on this well-deserved promotion and look forward to the results that she will drive." Cotner praised Mitchell's leadership and track record, which she believes are well-aligned with the company's mission.

Crescent Electric Supply Company, based in East Dubuque, Illinois, operates more than 140 branches in 28 states, serving a wide range of customers including contractors, original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) needs of commercial, industrial, institutional, and utility customers. The company also partners with other brands such as BA Supply, Interstate Electric Supply, Mesco Electrical Supply, National Electric Supply, Womack Electric Supply, Stoneway Electric, and Lowe Electric to further expand its service network.