Claus Meats Inc.

Claus Meats has been family owned and operated for over 60 years supplying Northwest Washington with quality food service products. We strive to exceed your business needs as your supply wholesaler.

Kyle Rodenberger Owner / Operator Kyle started in 1991 as a driver and warehouse worker. He now oversees the day to day operations of the company.	Keith Rodenberger Owner / Operator Keith began at Claus Meats in 1967 as a driver and warehouse worker. He now oversees all aspects of the company.

Stephanie Korthuis Warehouse / Driver Stephanie joined the company in 2023, she works in the warehouse and is also a delivery driver.	Nancy Hassan Book keeper Nancy joined the company in December of 2024, she works in our office helping with book keeping duties.

Art Ivy Butcher Art joined the company in May of 2005 joining his brother, Mike as our primary butchers.	Paul Ackerman Warehouse / Driver Paul joined the company in May of 2018, he works in the warehouse and is also a delivery driver.

Mike Wolff Warehouse Mike is our "Freezer Guy", he joined the company in 2006 and is responsible for maintaining product inventory and order processing.	Mike Spanier Warehouse / Driver Mike joined the company in April of 2013, he works in the warehouse and is also a delivery driver.

John Cuneo Warehouse / Driver John joined the company in July of 2024, he works in the warehouse and is also a delivery driver.

Company History

1942 - Peter Claus founds Stop & Shop on the corner of Railroad and Magnolia Street in Bellingham Washington with his four sons (Charles, Melvin, Alson and Glen) working with him.
1948 – Peter changes the name to Peter Claus and Sons
1957 – Peter retires and his sons continue to operate the business.
1966 – The name of the business changes to Claus Meats and Frozen Foods and moves to 2300 Cornwall Ave in Bellingham WA . Alson becomes manager.
1974 – Peter Claus passes away.
1978 – Alson becomes sole proprietor of Claus Meats.
1985 – Alson retires and His daughters Susan and Cathy take over.
2006 – Cathy retires and Susan and her husband Keith assume ownership of the business.
2010 – Keith and Sue’s son Kyle assumes operation of the company with Keith as an advisor.
Present day – Claus Meats continues to operate in full swing making sure everyone in the Pacific Northwest has plenty of good food to eat!