Veseris Names Mike Bartoszek Chief Operating Officer
The newly created role will oversee supply chain, inventory, logistics, and supplier management across the company's operations.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in People
Veseris has appointed Mike Bartoszek as its first Chief Operating Officer, a newly created executive role. Bartoszek will report to Chairman and CEO Mike Ruprich.
Why it matters
The position adds dedicated executive leadership as Veseris continues to grow across its 70 locations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It centralizes oversight of functions that support the company's day-to-day operations.
Veseris operates 70 locations and employs 250 sales and service professionals across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Bartoszek brings more than 30 years of experience in operations, supply chain, and logistics, but the company has not disclosed financial metrics tied to the appointment.
The players
Veseris
Veseris is a business services company headquartered in Austin, Texas, with 70 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Mike Bartoszek
Mike Bartoszek is an operations and supply chain executive with more than 30 years of experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Operations at Veseris.
Mike Ruprich
Mike Ruprich serves as Chairman and CEO of Veseris, to whom the new Chief Operating Officer reports.
The details
Bartoszek most recently served as Vice President of Operations and will oversee Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Transportation & Logistics, and Supplier Management. He holds an industrial engineering degree from Purdue University and an MBA in finance from DePaul University, and will spend his early tenure learning the business and engaging with teams, customers, and partners.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Veseris announces Bartoszek's appointment as Chief Operating Officer.
Market Landscape
Creating a dedicated Chief Operating Officer role is a common move for service companies expanding across multiple locations and borders. The appointment consolidates supply chain, logistics, and supplier oversight under one executive as Veseris grows across North America.
Customers of Veseris's 70 locations may see changes in how supply chain, inventory, and logistics are managed as the new COO settles in. Austin-area readers will note the company's headquarters is locally based.
The takeaway
Executive roles that centralize operations can signal a company's priorities as it grows, and leadership structure is worth watching alongside expansion plans.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Haiti Sun.
