Jim Strickler
703-644-6666, xt. 1601
Jstrickler@cleandishes.com
Jim founded AERE in 1979. With Jim customers always come first. AERE has been providing “ Service by Your Next Meal Guaranteed “ for leased dishwashers and ice machines for over 35 years. Many of our valued and happy customers have been with us over 30 years. Helping customers get what they need keeps them coming back. Jim and AERE’s team would love to use their wealth of foodservice knowledge to help you. AERE’s in house team recommends, delivers, sets, and installs equipment for large projects or single pieces of equipment.
The NEW AERE DEPOT with 6000 square feet of showroom stocks many brands of EQUIPMENT and SMALL WARES. All at unbeatable prices. Please stop and let us help you.
“Maybe I can help… I’ve only been doing this since 1979.”
Bobby Young
703-644-6666 xt. 1640
Byoung@cleandishes.com
To say Bobby Young grew up in this industry is literally true. At age 19 he started his career with one of the largest foodservice dishwasher and chemical distributors in the industry. He rose from warehouse to management over the next 12 years when AERE got lucky enough to lure him away. Since 2008, Bobby has overseen our Leasing and Cleaning Solutions program. He is truly a warewashing solutions expert, having worked with all types (night clubs to nursing homes) and sizes of foodservice operations. In 2014 He became a Certified Food Service Professional (a mark of a true professional in this industry). Whether you are interested in our Dishwasher or Ice Machine leasing programs, need a tailored cleaning solutions program, or simply want to buy equipment, Bobby is here to help you.
Melissa Fox
703-644-6666 xt. 1655
mfox@cleandishes.com
Warren Miller
703-644-6666 xt. 1633
Wmiller@cleandishes.com
Been there... Done that! With 23 years at AERE and 10 years as a general manager for one of DC’s most popular local chains before that, Mr. Miller certainly has “Done that!” Add an Associate Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and you have one of the most knowledgeable and experienced foodservice equipment specialists in our industry. Whether you need advice selecting a single piece of equipment or consulting on your site, production flow, menu design, or bar design, Warren is available to walk you through all of the tough decisions.
Pat Busby
703-644-6666 xt. 1626
Pbusby@cleandishes.com
Pat Busby’s 25 years of experience in the foodservice industry covers a wide swath of experience – restaurant cook, restaurant owner, grocery department head, and now an Equipment Consultant for AERE since 2014. Pat’s experience as a restaurant owner and with retail/grocery sales, gives him a unique perspective that combines operations with a retail savy eye. He is able to assist you with heavy to light equipment recommendations, smallwares, tabletop, furniture selection, and AERE’s Dishwasher and Ice Machine Leasing program.
Debbie O’Rourke
703-644-6666 xt. 1632
Dorourke@cleandishes.com
Debbie has been with AERE since 2006. Her job as our Sales Coordinator could really be called Chief of Staff. She keeps everything and everyone straight – ordering, shipment tracking, receiving, delivery, warranties, manufacturer manuals, and answering all the questions that come up during our busy days. And, if you’ve never worked with us before, Debbie will help you get to the right Equipment Consultant to handle your needs.
Need Answers?
We know restaurants. How can we help you today?