CH Coakley
1400 N 113th Street, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226
furniture store
Ownership
CH Coakley was founded in 1978 by Charles H. Coakley, whose family had been servicing the Milwaukee market since the late 1800's. The company is managed by Kathleen Coakley (President) and Michael Coakley, indicating family ownership, though no evidence suggests current ownership is Madison-resident based (company is Milwaukee-headquartered).
Local Sourcing
The company primarily operates as a moving/logistics/warehousing firm rather than a traditional furniture retailer. While the website lists furniture installation services, there is no information available about sourcing practices or supplier relationships, suggesting reliance on standard corporate supply chains.
Community Involvement
Coakley has been highly valued partners of the Milwaukee Bucks for the past 5 years, providing support for Fiserv Forum and the greater Deer District. However, most community engagement appears focused on commercial clients rather than local nonprofits or schools, with limited evidence of broader community investment.
Local Workforce
Employee reviews are mixed. Some employees report being treated fairly, paid well, and having room to advance, while the company has an eNPS of -30, rated by 10 employees, and a 2.6/5 stars for overall company culture. Some employees report long tenure (20-26 years), but overall sentiment appears divided.
Revenue Retention
CH Coakley is a Milwaukee-based office relocation and inventory storage provider that owns multiple local facilities and employs over 100 staff. The company reinvests locally in real estate and operations, though as a private business, the proportion of revenue staying in the community versus flowing nationally is unclear.
Local Presence
Strong corporate signals dominate: 'Single Source Business Solutions' tagline, Fortune 500 client references, generic service boilerplate, 'Clients Worldwide,' and impersonal template language. Only local signals are the Wauwatosa address and local phone number, which are insufficient to overcome the pervasive corporate framing.