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Working with

the White Sox

Length of Service:

9 years

Goods/Services Provided:

Plumbing Services

 

Plumbing is probably not something that comes to mind when you think of a ball park, but maintaining the plumbing systems at U.S. Cellular Field is a mission-critical function that must be performed to ensure that our fans have a favorable experience. Just imagine a ball park without properly functioning toilets and sinks.  Then imagine the impact on concession operations if water supply lines and sinks were not available.

In fact, the administrative offices of the Chicago White Sox are located in the ball park, and without well maintained bathrooms and cafeteria, our employees could not work.

Since the ball park is central to our year round operations, it was critical that we have a supplier that is able to service every aspect of our facility's plumbing systems.

In 2005, JSR Enterprises provided the Chicago White Sox with outstanding service and maintenance. During the season, JSR Plumbing made all necessary repairs to anything that involved water.

As our attendance grew last season, the demand for water increased, and the level of service and maintenance required also increased.  We are thrilled that JSR Enterprises met the challenge in championship fashion.

But unlike our championship players, our need for plumbing services did not stop after the Chicago White Sox won the World Series.  At the end of each season, all of the water lines serving in the public areas of the ball park have to be turned off and drained to protect them from freezing during Chicago's harsh winters.  This operation also expedites the “opening” of the park for the following season.  JSR Enterprises handled this important operation for us, and we are delighted with their performance.

On every occasion during the White Sox championship run, JSR Enterprises provided outstanding service. Therefore, the Chicago White Sox are pleased to recognize JSR Enterprises as our preferred plumber and one of America's Best Diverse Suppliers(R) of 2005.  We also look forward to our tenth successful season with JSR Enterprises.

Mike Spidale

Purchasing Manager

2005 World Series Champions Chicago White Sox

 

  Supplier Information

Company Description:

JSR Enterprises, Inc. is a plumbing, sewer and mechanical contractor with extensive experience in commercial, institutional and industrial installations.  JSR, which is family-owned, a union company, fully bonded and licensed to do business in the city of Chicago and State of Illinois.

Company Established in:

1986

Current Ownership Since:

1986


  Management

Jerry Roberts, President

Sharon Roberts, Vice President

Jerry Roberts founded JSR with his wife Sharon Roberts.  Jerry possesses the plumbing skills while Sharon brings accounting and business management experience to the team.


Facilities                No. Facilities:

1

Locations:

Country Club Hills, Illinois


  Service Capabilities

 

Geographic Service Area:

Chicago metropolitan area.

Service Offering:

Plumbing, drainage, jetting/cleaning, mechanical, sewer construction, sewer lining, general contracting, excavation, sewer televising, sewer grouting, manhole repair, equipment rental

Industries Served:

Commercial, institutional and industrial installations.

Certifications:

City of Chicago

Cook County

Illinois Department of Transportation
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Small Business Administration (8A)
Chicago Transit Authority


  Contact Information

Primary Contact(s):  1

Jerry Roberts, President/Owner

2

Sharon Roberts, VP/Owner

3

James Wallace, Project Mgr./Estimator

Address

4931 W. 173rd Street

City/State/Zip

Country Club Hills, IL 60478

Telephone

708-206-1800

Fax

708-206-1879

Website

www.jsrent.com

Email

jroberts@jsrent.com

 

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