Community News

 

Welcome New Members

  • Amek Electric Chaska MN
  • CED Eau Claire, WI
  • Dynamic Electric Faribault MN
  • Gerrety Systems Inc Wayzata MN
  • McLaughlin Gormley & King (MGK) Chaska MN

Sympathy

Steve McConnell, Arcade Electric… Steve, age 61, lost his hard- fought battle with ALS on May 26. He passed peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side. Steve is survived by his loving wife Karen, two children Mollie and Tom, daughter- in law Rebecca and granddaughter Madeline, and sisters Kathee and Mary. Memorials preferred to the ALS Assoc Minnesota Chapter.






Congratulations

Jackson Grandchildren…  Dale Jackson is happy and proud to announce the birth of his first two grandchildren! Evelyn Ann Jackson: born March 6 to Cody and Brittany Jackson; and Paisley Kay Rettmann: born March 14 to Justin & Tara (Jackson) Rettmann.














Vlaminck Grandchild #8!  Pat and Phyllis are excited to announce that they have a new grandson born May 4!  Weighing in at 7 lbs 7 oz, Jase Charles, and his mom are both healthy and doing well.

 
















Rouzer Group Hires Tool Specialist…  Chris Hiniker. Chris comes to Rouzer Group with experience in our industry in the distribution network. The hybrid position that Chris will be filling includes Inside Sales, Customer Service and Tool Specialist. You can reach Chris directly at (952) 737-6335 or [email protected]









Dakota Supply Group (DSG) Hires Paul Kennedy As New CEO…  starting June 11, he will lead management efforts and oversee the company’s business operations. He will be based out of DSG’s Plymouth, MN. Before joining DSG, most recently Kennedy served as President and COO of First Supply. Prior to that, he spent 20 years in progressively senior management roles with Westburne Supply, Ferguson Enterprises and Woseley in Canada. Tracing his roots, Kennedy’s career began as a Navy Intelligence Officer, then shifted to management of a plumbing and HVAC contractor in upper Minnesota.







Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

 


Thank You to Crescent Electric… for opening up your facility to host our Committee Meetings and also for hosting an Avivo Business Partner Council on June 6.


  


  Thank you Viking Electric… for our sharing your beautiful conference room with the MEA staff for our Strengths Workshop in March and May.  



Thank you for Helping Us on Building Day...
Jeff Keljik, Mike Klein, Karen & Gerry Maine, Clara & Jon Albert, Jamie Quenzer, Ben Dorner and Mackenzy Kuhlmann. Everything looks great!

Moves & Mergers

Rouzer Group & Lee-Noonan/Minnkota Sales Merger… Lee-Noonan/Minnkota Sales along with the Rouzer Group are very excited to announce an agreement where the companies would merge effective July 1. The merger is very synergistic as it not only deepens the electrical product offering for both companies but also creates a utility division to go along side not only electrical but professional tool and fastener divisions. More details will be announced after the close of the transaction.