President
The Boelter Companies | Pewaukee
Eric Boelter is head of The Boelter Companies, a Pewaukee-based provider of commercial kitchen equipment, supplies and design services. The 95-year-old firm serves restaurants, breweries and distilleries. As the third generation in the family-owned business, Boelter joined Boelter Companies in 1992 and was named president in 2008. The company has 525 employees at offices in seven states. Under his leadership, The Boelter Companies acquired Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Premier Restaurant Equipment Co., which now operates as Boelter Premiere; Macon, Georgia-based Direct South Inc.; and Vancouver-based Chrislan Ceramics.
In 2024, the company was recognized by Deloitte for its recent innovations, including its “EuroBar,” a premium underbar cocktail station, and Eleven36, a technology platform for food service operators. Boelter serves on various boards, including the Wisconsin Restaurant Association board of directors and on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Lubar College of Business advisory council.
Education: Bachelor’s, Indiana University; MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
