Dedicated To Safety, Reliability, and Quality
Through our 30+ years of business growth, the relationships we’ve built with our clients are fundamental to our success and longevity. Headquartered in Erie, Colorado, our team is built of hardworking, efficient, and dedicated individuals with top-notch experience ready to tackle your next project.
Our Mission
Our daily goal is to provide you with the most efficient and cost-effective crating system and packaging solution so you can be assured that your products will reach their destination safely. With our quality products and matchless customer service, we assure your shipping and transportation successes.
Our History
Kerry Williams
Kerry started with Cratek in 2005 as the southern region sales representative and manager of the Denver Branch. She had already worked several decades in the crating industry and had incredible knowledge and expertise before she joined the Cratek team. She is the CEO and Co-owner of Cratek. Despite this upward progression, sales and customer relations remain at the heart of her daily tasks. She is intracule in managing complex projects and guiding customers to a trustworthy packaging solution. She truly enjoys the challenge of creating containment that works for each unique shape, size, and function of her customer’s product. She takes pride in caring for the company’s crew and is often caught dropping off fresh vegetables or a hot breakfast in the break room. When the weekends roll around, she can be found toiling in her gorgeous yard and garden with her dogs by her side; or up in the mountains camping with her family.
Sam Ortiz
Sam started at the northern branch in 1998 as a nightshift crate builder. He then moved down to the southern branch in Denver and worked with Kerry. Sam is VP, Production Chief, and a Co-owner of Cratek. Sam manages the production floor, is responsible for maintaining the facilities and is an onsite project consultant. He’s a master carpenter and greatly enjoys the challenge of transforming detailed drawings into a functional packaging solution. He welcomes each new crew member with hands-on expert training on the saws, power tools, and job site. On his down time, he can be found hunting, Jeeping in Moab or camping with his family.
Clark Bailey
Clark was hired in 1996 as a cutter at the northern branch. He is now the schedule manager. His duties include answering phone calls and emails for quotes, sending invoices and assisting with operations and human resources. He likes the customers he emails and the different puzzles that arise each day. When he’s not in the office, Clark can be found taking care of his horses or golfing.
Carlos Norman
Carlos was hired in the fall of 2017, beginning his work at the northern Cratek Supply branch. Currently, Carlos is the company’s staff accountant, inventory manager, and inside sales. Inside the office he answers phones, sends quick quotes, pays bills, invoices customers and coordinates deliveries, and unloads trucks. When he is not hustling around at work, he can be found spending time with his family and home-brewing.
Kerry Williams
Kerry started with Cratek in 2005 as the southern region sales representative and manager of the Denver Branch. She had already worked several decades in the crating industry and had incredible knowledge and expertise before she joined the Cratek team. She is the CEO and Co-owner of Cratek. Despite this upward progression, sales and customer relations remain at the heart of her daily tasks. She is intracule in managing complex projects and guiding customers to a trustworthy packaging solution. She truly enjoys the challenge of creating containment that works for each unique shape, size, and function of her customer’s product. She takes pride in caring for the company’s crew and is often caught dropping off fresh vegetables or a hot breakfast in the break room. When the weekends roll around, she can be found toiling in her gorgeous yard and garden with her dogs by her side; or up in the mountains camping with her family.
Sam Ortiz
Sam started at the northern branch in 1998 as a nightshift crate builder. He then moved down to the southern branch in Denver and worked with Kerry. Sam is VP, Production Chief, and a Co-owner of Cratek. Sam manages the production floor, is responsible for maintaining the facilities and is an onsite project consultant. He’s a master carpenter and greatly enjoys the challenge of transforming detailed drawings into a functional packaging solution. He welcomes each new crew member with hands-on expert training on the saws, power tools, and job site. On his down time, he can be found hunting, Jeeping in Moab or camping with his family.
Clark Bailey
Clark was hired in 1996 as a cutter at the northern branch. He is now the schedule manager. His duties include answering phone calls and emails for quotes, sending invoices and assisting with operations and human resources. He likes the customers he emails and the different puzzles that arise each day. When he’s not in the office, Clark can be found taking care of his horses or golfing.
Carlos Norman
Carlos was hired in the fall of 2017, beginning his work at the northern Cratek Supply branch. Currently, Carlos is the company’s staff accountant, inventory manager, and inside sales. Inside the office he answers phones, sends quick quotes, pays bills, invoices customers and coordinates deliveries, and unloads trucks. When he is not hustling around at work, he can be found spending time with his family and home-brewing.