Organizational Announcement – October 2026

[St. Louis, MO] CK Supply Inc., a leading independent provider of industrial gases, welding supplies, and dry ice solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Crain as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This addition to the executive leadership team reinforces CK Supply’s commitment to strategic growth, operational excellence, and long-term financial stability.

Bobby brings more than a decade of experience in financial operations, reporting, forecasting, and business strategy to the CK Supply team. Throughout his career, he has held progressive financial leadership roles across the hospitality, telecommunications, construction, and manufacturing industries. Most recently, he spent six years serving in a dual leadership capacity as Controller for a family-owned, St. Louis-based construction company and Chief Financial Officer for an affiliated manufacturing business. His extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning, and supporting business growth will be instrumental in CK Supply’s continued expansion. Bobby holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Finance and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

As CFO, Bobby will oversee CK Supply’s financial operations, providing strategic guidance to support the company’s continued expansion and long-term objectives. His experience in financial management and business strategy will play an important role in strengthening CK Supply’s financial foundation while identifying opportunities for sustainable growth.

“At CK Supply, our continued growth depends on having the right people in place to guide our future.” Said Tony Ruppel, President of CK Supply. “Bobby brings a strong combination of financial expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership experience that will be invaluable as we continue expanding our operations. We’re excited to welcome him to the team and look forward to the impact he’ll have on our company, our employee owners, and the customers we serve.”

As an employee-owned company, CK Supply remains focused on investing in its people, strengthening customer relationships, and building a foundation for continued success. The Employee Owners of CK Supply are excited to welcome Bobby to the leadership team and look forward to the expertise and perspective he brings as we continue to grow throughout the Midwest.