About NECS

Built for Food Distribution.

Driven by Innovation.


For nearly four decades, NECS has been dedicated to helping food distributors operate more efficiently, more profitably, and with greater confidence.

More than 500 active food distributors rely on entrée to run their daily operations, and over 2,000 distribution systems have been implemented since our founding.

One Industry. One Focus. YOUR SUCCESS.

OUR STORY

Forty Years of Focus.
Built for Food Distribution.

Founded in 1987 by Christopher Anatra, NECS was created to solve a simple problem: food distributors needed software built specifically for their business.

At the time, available systems were costly, complex, and failed to address the real-world challenges of inventory, catch weight, routing, warehouse operations, purchasing, pricing, and financial management.

We built Entrée from the ground up for food distribution—and we’ve never wavered from that focus. Today, Entrée is a powerful, easy-to-use platform that grows with your business.

WHY FOOD DISTRIBUTORS CHOOSE NECS
500+ ACTIVE CLIENTS

Trusted by more than 500 food distributors across North America.

NEARLY 40 YEARS

Nearly four decades of experience and innovation in food distribution.

2,000+ SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTED

Over 2,000 distribution systems implemented since 1987.

CONTINUOUS INNOVATION

Constantly evolving solutions to keep you ahead of the curve.

DEDICATED SUPPORT & TRAINING​

Real people. Real support. Real partnership.

AI-DRIVEN FUTURE

Investing in AI and intelligent technologies to drive the future.

OUR JOURNEY OF INNOVATION
1987
NECS Founded

A mission to build better software for food distributors.

1990s
Windows-Based ERP

Early adoption of PC networking technology and Windows platforms.

2000s
The entrée Platform

Continuous enhancements and new modules expand the power of Entrée.

2010s
Mobile, eCommerce & Integrations

NET4 eCommerce, mobile solutions, APIs and partner ecosystem.

2020s
Modern Platform & New Solutions

PostgreSQL architecture, Entrée.WMS, Entrée.POD and more.

Today
AI Initiatives & Moving Forward

Building the future with AI-powered insights and operational intelligence.

Tomorrow
The Future

Our commitment to innovation never stops.

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Chris Anatra
President
Nichole Zingarella
Director of Operations

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Elaine Brunelle
Implementation Manager

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Jonathan Greene
VP Customer Dev. and Sales

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Tony Vlahos
Director of Software Egineering

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Tanner Anatra
Sales NA East

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David F.
Sales Executive NA West

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HEAR FROM OUR CUSTOMERS
Greco and Sons
Atlantic Food Distributors

Join 500+ active food distributors who trust NECS to power their business.

OUR VISION

Intelligent. Connected. Proactive.

We believe the future of food distribution is intelligent, connected, and proactive. Our vision control platform will deliver AI-powered insights, executive dashboards, intelligent recommendations, and predictive analytics—empowering distributors to make smarter decisions and achieve greater profitability.

OUR CULTURE

People are our greatest strength.

From our Branford, CT headquarters to our customer events and training sessions, we foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Experience the NECS Difference?

See how Entrée can transform your operation.

Founder/President
Christopher Anatra

Founder and President of NECS since 1987

Grew the company into a trusted technology partner for more than 500 active food distributors across North America and beyond.

Spent decades improving distributor profitability, operational efficiency, warehouse execution, and customer service.

Leading NECS through its next generation of innovation, including modern warehouse management, mobile technologies, and AI-assisted operational tools for the food distribution industry.

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