Hobart Chico has been a leading provider of food equipment sales and service in Northern California since its establishment in 1969 by founders Hank Ross and Lee Gertjejansen. Initially focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment, the company has developed over the decades into a well-rounded business balancing both sales and comprehensive service offerings. In 1982, Jim Reardon joined the team as a technician, marking the start of a crucial partnership that eventually led to him taking ownership of the company in 2000. In 2007, Hobart Chico expanded its portfolio to include retail restaurant supplies and small food equipment, launching a new division, NorCal Food Equipment. The firm excelled under Troy Emmerling, who joined this new segment and helped it flourish.
Today, Hobart Chico operates with a robust team including three sales associates and six Hobart-trained technicians, alongside a full-time service manager boasting over 20 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in providing preventive maintenance and repair services for all brands of restaurant equipment, catering to a wide service area from Yuba City to the Oregon border, thus ensuring a broad support network for its clients. Hobart Chico aims not just to sell but to establish ongoing relationships with its clients by promoting effective maintenance programs that enhance equipment longevity and operational efficiency. As an authorized distributor, the company continues to symbolize reliability and expertise within the commercial food service sector, thriving on its deep-rooted community ties and commitment to excellent service.
