Sky view of Central Distributing Headquarters, Grand Junction, Colorado

Central Distributing Headquarters, Grand Junction, Colorado

Central Distributing Company was Founded by John Cadez Sr., who started the business selling candy from a location on Main Street in Grand Junction, Colorado in 1948.Today, Central Distributing serves 2,200 customers across 19 counties in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah, offering more than 7,200 general merchandise products. The company employs more than 100 people, distributes products using a fleet of more than 70 trucks, and occupies four buildings with more than 150,000 square feet of floor space. The company’s sales force includes 35 trained account executives and 10 customer service operators.Four generations of the Cadez family have been involved in Central Distributing’s operations. The management team today includes Marc Cadez, General Manager Merchandise Division and Michael Cadez, General Manager Beverage Division.

Central Distributing's management team with portrait of John Cadez Sr., company founder: (L. to R.) Michael Cadez, General Manager Beverage Division; John E. Cadez, former President; Stephen Cadez, retired; Marc Cadez, General Manager Merchandise Division

Mission Statement:
Committed to professionalism, honesty and reliability, we will continue to lead our industry by providing superior service and the finest products available. With our values based on respect, trust and integrity, we will continue bringing only the best to our partners in retail and wholesale, and to our valued employees.