Chris Erklenz Joins Arbor Investments as VP of Operations

Investor - People | Jun 03, 2025 | Arbor Private Investment Co LP

Arbor Investments, a private equity firm focusing on the food, beverage, and related sectors, has made key hires to strengthen its Functional Discipline Team and Investment Team. Among the new appointments is Chris Erklenz, who joins as Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain. Erklenz brings over 25 years of industry experience, including a recent role as Chief Operating Officer at DPI Specialty Foods, a former portfolio company of Arbor. In his new role, he will support portfolio companies in areas such as operations, procurement, warehousing, transportation, and distribution. Erklenz’s career also includes significant roles with United Natural Foods both in the US and Canada.

Sectors

Private Equity
Food and Beverage

Geography

United States – Arbor Investments is based in the United States, and its new hire, Chris Erklenz, has significant experience within the US supply chain sector.

Industry

Private Equity – Arbor Investments is a specialized private equity firm, focusing on acquiring and managing investments in the food, beverage, and related industries.
Food and Beverage – Arbor Investments focuses primarily on investments within the food, beverage, and related industries, seeking to improve operational efficiencies and facilitate growth.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Arbor Investments	Private Equity Firm	Company	A private equity firm specializing in the food, beverage, and related industries.
Chris Erklenz	VP of Operations and Supply Chain	Person	Recently joined Arbor Investments to lead operations and supply chain initiatives for portfolio companies.
DPI Specialty Foods	Former Portfolio Company	Company	A previous portfolio company of Arbor Investments where Chris Erklenz served as COO.
United Natural Foods	Previous Employer	Company	Chris Erklenz has held various positions at United Natural Foods in the US and Canada.