BuyQ nearly doubles purchasing portfolio for charter and private schools In six months through CoreTrust partnership. Accelerated deployment of curated supplier partnerships through CoreTrust provides charter and private schools with enterprise-level buying power. NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-BuyQ, a leading group purchasing organization serving more than 4,000 charter and private schools nationwide, today announced new supplier categories, nearly doubling its category offerings to its charter school members in just six months following its acquisition by CoreTrust. This expansion gives schools access to best-in-class pricing, trusted suppliers, and innovative solutions across critical operational categories and we are just getting started. Share BuyQ's expanded portfolio provides schools access to an expanded group of trusted supplier partners to simplify purchasing, reduce administrative burden, mitigate cost and enable schools to focus on fulfilling their core mission of education toward their student population. * Workplace technology and managed print solutions through DEX Imaging * Fire & life safety services with Cintas * Managed food service & food products through Foodbuy * HR & background screening through First Advantage * Spend / expense management & bill pay technology with Ramp The expanded portfolio delivers on the commitment that CoreTrust made when it acquired BuyQ in November 2025 - to invest in and expand the products and services available to BuyQ's charter and private schools. Through the expanded supplier network, schools now have access to a wider range of competitively sourced contracts and operational solutions that dramatically simplify the procurement process while helping to stretch budgets. "Our mission has always been to help schools maximize every dollar they spend," said Daniel Casselli, President of BuyQ. "As schools continue to face increasing financial and operational pressures, we're excited to leverage the scale and supplier network CoreTrust has unlocked for us to provide access to even more high-quality solutions that help K12 leaders operate more efficiently. This expansion gives schools access to best-in-class pricing, trusted suppliers, and innovative solutions across critical operational categories and we are just getting started." Among the new offerings is an expanded program through DEX Imaging, one of the nation's largest independent providers of workplace technology solutions. "DEX Imaging is excited to partner with BuyQ and CoreTrust to expand access to industry-leading managed print and workplace technology solutions for charter and private schools nationwide," said Chance Dunleavy, Executive Vice President, Major Accounts at DEX Imaging. "Schools are under increasing pressure to do more with limited resources, and together we can help educational institutions simplify print management, improve operational efficiency, and deliver cost savings of at least 20% while allowing schools to redirect valuable time and resources back to supporting teachers and students." "When we acquired BuyQ, we committed to investing in the business and expanding what it delivers to its member schools. In the first six months, we nearly doubled its category offerings," said Donna Donato, Chief Portfolio Officer of CoreTrust. "This is exactly the kind of value we set out to create for BuyQ's charter school member base, and is a model we intend to bring to other communities over time." The portfolio expansion reflects BuyQ's ongoing commitment to identifying solutions that address the evolving operational needs of schools. In addition to its group purchasing contracts, BuyQ continues to provide procurement consulting services that help school leaders make data-driven decisions and maximize their financial resources. By expanding access to critical operational categories at scale, BuyQ is helping schools consolidate purchasing, improve efficiency, and realize greater value from every dollar spent - redirecting more resources to where they matter most: their students. About BuyQ BuyQ is the leading group purchasing organization serving charter and private schools across the United States. Founded in 2013, BuyQ helps more than 4,000 schools access better pricing and terms on essential goods and services by leveraging collective purchasing power. BuyQ also provides consulting services that help schools improve procurement processes, increase savings, and better serve students and communities. Learn more at www.buyq.org. About CoreTrust Founded in 2006, CoreTrust is a premier Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) leveraging over $8 billion in annual purchasing power to secure price stability and cost savings on indirect spend for more than 4,000 members. Along with its proprietary digital marketplace (CXP), CoreTrust provides pre-negotiated contracts across key operational categories - including corporate services, facilities, technology, logistics, and more - delivering curated supplier solutions and actionable insights at no cost to members. Learn more at www.coretrustpg.com and follow us on LinkedIn. More News From CoreTrust NASHVILLE, Tenn.-( BUSINESS WIRE )-CoreTrust, a prominent commercial group purchasing organization (GPO) announced today that Mahesh Shah has been appointed as the new CEO of the company. Mahesh comes with deep technical expertise and proven experience helping companies strategically scale growth and optimize internal and external operations to reduce costs and increase profits. 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CoreTrust acquires BuyQ. CoreTrust, a Nashville, TN-based group purchasing organization serving businesses and public agencies nationwide, acquired BuyQ, a Denver, CO-based procurement company for charter and private schools. The acquisition marks CoreTrust's strategic expansion into the education sector, enables its network of supplier partners to reach a new, high-growth member segment while accelerating value creation for constituents across both organizations. The deal also allows BuyQ to further scale and technology-enable its consulting practice, helping members schools to analyze spending, improve procurement processes, and consolidate purchases onto preferred contracts. Under the agreement, BuyQ will maintain its brand, team, and specialized focus on charter and private schools. Founded in 2013 and led by President Daniel Casselli, BuyQ has built deep expertise serving the procurement needs of charter and private schools. Today, it serves more than 4,000 schools including 80+ of the nation's top 100 Charter Management Organizations, providing access to competitively negotiated contracts with a curated group of supplier partners across evolving classroom technology, essential supplies, facilities, and furniture. Led by James Hallock, CoreTrust is used by over 3,800 businesses as a procurement partner for securing cost savings, price stability, and control over indirect spend. With over $8 Billion in annual purchasing power, it offers 125+ pre-negotiated supplier contracts across spend categories including corporate services, facilities, supply chain and logistics, human resources, pharmacy benefit management, technology, and travel. Through its digital marketplace (CXP), members can access to supplier contracts, actionable insights, and savings, all at no additional cost. The transaction represents CoreTrust's first acquisition as an independent organization.