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Women in Construction Week 2023

Monday, March 13th, 2023

The month of March marks not only Women’s History Month, but also recognizes Women in Construction! Only 10% of the construction industry is made up of women and as such we believe it’s important to celebrate and encourage all women who are blazing the trail for other women to join the industry. Egan Company was a corporate sponsor of this year’s celebration, revolving around the theme of “Many Paths, One Mission.”

Throughout the week, the National Association of Women in Construction hosted a series of local and national events. A few of the events that our Egan team members attended included:

  • Pioneers in Skirts Viewing hosted by Dunwoody College of Technology at Ungerman: attendees watched and discussed this social impact documentary and met Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s 50th Lieutenant Governor. 
  • Industry Showcase & Happy Hour hosted by Women in NECA: participants networked with peers and learned about local trade associations and organizations.
  • Rosies of the Rail hosted by Lunda Construction: a roundtable discussion was held around the question “What is your ideal work day?” with members of the Southwest Light Rail Transit project team. Egan’s in-house General Counsel, Erin Neils, was a panelist for the event.
  • Women’s Leadership Panel & Brunch hosted by JE Dunn Construction: women leaders in the industry shared some of the knowledge and experience they’ve built over their careers. 

Many Paths, One Mission.

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Ross Noak Appointed To Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association Board

Monday, February 27th, 2023

Ross Noak, Egan Company Senior Vice President, has been appointed to the Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association’s (MMCA) Board of Directors.

The MMCA strives to promote high quality workmanship, protect public health, and maintain harmonious business relationships. In total, there are ten members on the MMCA Board of Directors

With over 25 years in the construction industry, Noak is at the helm of our Mechanical business. Spending over a decade in the field as a tradesman and over a decade in the office, he knows the industry through and through. 

It’s my privilege to get the opportunity to serve this great organization alongside great people that have helped lead and direct the piping and plumbing industry in Minnesota. A goal of mine is to make sure we keep up with ever changing industry demands and technology.

– Ross Noak, Senior Vice President

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HONORING LOCAL ARMED FORCES WITH FISHING FOR LIFE

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023

Making a difference in our community is a critical part of who we are at Egan Company. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back locally with our community partners throughout the year. This month, we’re highlighting Fishing for Life.

Founded in 2004, Fishing for Life is a local nonprofit whose mission is to “serve youth, families, veterans, and communities through fishing and outdoor programs.” They host a variety of events and mentoring programs in hopes of creating relationships with at-risk youth and their families in the Twin Cities area. Programs held include men and women’s groups, military R&R, garage sale/boat auction, mentoring programs, fishing camps, mobile trout ponds, and other lake events.

In February, members of the Egan team were able to volunteer with Fishing for Life’s annual Armed Forces Ice Fishing Tournament. Through this tournament, volunteers and participants alike were able to honor the armed forces who have served our country and the sacrifices they’ve made. 

Assistant Project Manager for Egan’s Electrical Special Projects team, Sue Steuernagel has been volunteering with Fishing for Life for a decade, stating, “Volunteering as a family and getting others involved has many worthy benefits. Children watch everything you do. By giving back to the community, you show them firsthand how volunteering makes a difference and how good it feels to help other people. My daughter has been volunteering since she was 8 years old and my son 10 years old. All these years of volunteering with Fishing for Life helped inspire my son to join the army as well.”

Last summer, Egan hosted a Rod & Reel Rebuild day at the Champlin office in partnership with Fishing for Life, and will host the event again this upcoming summer. During the event, employees work together to rebuild rods and reels that are donated to the local community and beyond. Leading up to the event, an equipment drive was held to donate rods, reels, and tackle equipment.

Steuernagel again said, “I volunteer because it makes me feel good to give back, and most people I encounter truly do appreciate it.  And it sends a great message to my kids. The more I’m able to give, the happier I feel.”

For more information on Fishing for Life, visit their website.

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Egan Company Appoints Mike Tengwall to the Board of Directors

Monday, January 9th, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Egan Company, a local specialty contractor and systems integrator, announced Mike Tengwall, Senior Vice President, has been appointed to the Egan Company Board of Directors

“Mike has been a key leader at Egan Company for nearly a decade and has helped grow the business in a significant way,” said James Ford, Egan Company President & CEO. “Mike leads with our core values, a focus on people, and has a keen ability to find the details that lead to better outcomes. I look forward to having his talents and insights on Egan’s Board of Directors.”   

Tengwall has over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry, with over 15 of those being at Egan. Throughout his career, he has held many roles including: Electronic Technician, Electrician, Master Electrician, Project Coordinator, Electrical Specialist, Project Manager, Group Manager, Business Leader, and Senior Vice President. His experience includes working with various building owner customers including Michael Foods, Andersen Corporation, Ford Motor Company, as well as numerous general contractors. He graduated from Brown College with a degree in Electronics Technology.

Tengwall joins four other members on Egan’s Board, including James Ford, President and Chief Executive Officer; Jim Nonn, Chief Information Officer; Duane Hendricks, Chairman; and Tim Woolworth, Advisor.

About Egan Company

Egan Company is a privately-owned, specialty contractor providing building trades to general contractors, engineers, building owners, property managers, and facility engineers. Specialties include: electrical, mechanical, curtainwall/glazing/metal panels (InterClad), millwrights, building technology, controls and system integration, and 24/7 service. Egan serves every stage of a building and provides in-house expertise in planning, design and engineering, construction, and maintenance. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

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Angela Schmidt
Marketing Communication Manager
ars2@eganco.com // 763-504-3471

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Advancing Hands-On Trade Experience with Lake Street Works

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Prior to this year, an after-school program that furthers career skills for high school students in South Minneapolis was unheard of. Seeing this gap, Jess Coykendall alongside others formed what would soon be known as Lake Street Works (LSW).

LSW serves the South Minneapolis community by providing seniors in high school with the opportunity to learn more about construction trades as well as general life skills. Many of the students in this urban area would otherwise not have access to these resources within their school or home life.

QUICK FACTS:

  • Students meet twice a week after school and are paid to attend (much like having an after school job)
  • At the end of the program, graduates of LSW will be equipped to either enter full-time employment, apply for an apprenticeship/specialty trade certification, or enroll in a post-secondary technical training program. 
  • The inaugural class of Lake Street Works will graduate in June 2023. 

Several Egan leaders, Kurt Johnson, ATS Director of Sales, Jason Rosati, Vice President of Electrical Special Projects, and Mike Tengwall, Senior Vice President of Electrical, were guest speakers to the class and shared about their experiences in the trades as well as answered any questions the students had.

Egan also donated work shirts and PPE for all of the students who are part of the LSW program. In the coming year, Egan’s Mechanical team will be working with Ryan Companies to assist in designing and building their new training center. 

For more information visit the Lake Street Works website.

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Recapping Egan’s 2022 Shareholder Giving

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

One of our favorite parts of closing out the year is sharing the local impact of our annual shareholder giving! Throughout the month of December, Egan Company shareholders selected a variety of different nonprofits to receive charitable donations. The majority of these were then hand-delivered to representatives of these organizations around the holidays. The selected causes that align with Egan’s purpose and values included:

Learn more about these special organizations and their missions through the links above.

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Egan Company Elects Vice Presidents

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (December 8, 2022) – Egan Company, a local specialty contractor and systems integrator, announced the promotion of four key leaders to the level of vice president including Brian Harren, Jessica Johnson, Grant Price, and Jason Rosati.

“It’s an exciting time at Egan Company and for these four individuals,” said James Ford, Egan Company President & CEO. “Each of these leaders have been strong contributors and I’m confident they will continue to help guide us towards new levels of success. I look forward to supporting them as they take on these new roles as we drive towards redefining the customer experience in our industry.”

Brian Harren, Vice President and Director of Engineering, took on a new role of overseeing the electrical engineering, design, and fabrication teams. With over 30 years of experience in engineering, Harren’s new position provides an opportunity to drive innovation at a higher level. He joined Egan in 2011, and holds an associates degree in electronics technology from Dunwoody College of Technology.

Jessica Johnson, Vice President of Strategy and Marketing, moved into this new position dedicated to influencing the success of Egan’s strategic growth and business objectives. With a key focus on leading the development and execution of strategic initiatives, Johnson will provide organizational leadership to strengthen partnerships and market position. She joined Egan in 2014 as the Director of Marketing and holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University.

Grant Price, Vice President and Industrial Controls Group Manager, is responsible for overseeing the industrial controls team at Egan and is a key player in the growth and development of the electrical and system integration function in new markets. Price joined Egan in 1998 and has held roles as Operations Manager, Project Manager, and electrician. He holds degrees and training in electrical construction and controls from Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Dunwoody College of Technology, Hennepin Technical Institute, and St. Paul Technical College.

Jason Rosati, Vice President and Electrical Special Projects Operations Manager, oversees the special projects team at Egan and contributes leadership and strategy to large organizational efforts at Egan. With 25 years of experience in the electrical industry, Rosati has spent his career in operations as an Operations Manager, Project Manager, and electrician. He has a bachelor’s degree in education from St. Cloud State University and a degree in electrical construction from Anoka Technical College.

About Egan Company

Egan Company is a privately-owned, specialty contractor providing building trades to general contractors, engineers, building owners, property managers, and facility engineers. Specialties include: electrical, mechanical, curtainwall/glazing/metal panels (InterClad), millwrights, building technology, controls and system integration, and 24/7 service. Egan serves every stage of a building and provides in-house expertise in planning, design and engineering, construction, and maintenance. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

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Angela Schmidt

Marketing Communication Manager

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2022: Awards and Recognition

Monday, November 28th, 2022

As we near the end of 2022, we’re taking a minute to reflect on some of the recognition we’ve received over the course of the year. Thank you to our employees, customers, partners, and vendors who helped us maintain our position as a leader in the industry! 

Minnesota’s Largest Private Companies #69

Egan Company moved to #69 out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s 100 Top Private Companies in Minnesota! In 2021, Egan was ranked #73 out of 100.

Read more about Minnesota’s Largest Private Companies – MSPBJ 

Finance & Commerce Reader Rankings 

This is the sixth year that Egan has been trusted by the reader’s of Finance & Commerce as one of their top companies. Readers recognized Egan as #1 in the “Best Engineer” and “Best Plumbing Company” categories and #2 in the “Best Electrical Contractor” category. 

Read more about 2022’s Finance & Commerce Reader Rankings Final Winners 

Glass Magazine Top 50 Glaziers 

Glass Magazine ranked our InterClad team in the $50-100 million category at an overall #18 in the Top 50 Glaziers in the US.

Read more about Glass Magazine’s Top 50 Glaziers 

USGlass Magazine’s Top 50 Contract Glaziers

USGlass Magazine curates a Top 50 Contract Glaziers in the US list and Egan took #30 on the rankings this year.

Read more about the USGlass Magazine’s Top 50 Contract Glaziers

USGlass Magazine’s Industry’s Best Companies to Work For

For the first time this year, USGlass Magazine compiled a list of the best companies to work for in the industry. Egan was ranked as #2 in the 101-1,000 employee category.

Read more about USGlass Magazine’s Best Companies to Work For

Engineering-News Record (ENR) Top 600 Contractors in the U.S.

For many years, Egan has held a spot in ENR Top 600 Contractors list. This year, we’re at #113.

Read more about ENR’s Top 600 Contractors list

Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards 

Workplace safety is crucial to Egan, so we’re proud to have received three Governor’s Workplace Awards this year.

Read more about Egan’s Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards 

Finance & Commerce Top Projects of 2021

Yearly, Finance & Commerce ranks Top Projects of the year and this year Egan was on the project team of three special projects.

Read more about the featured projects

Hormel 2021 Spirit of Excellence Award

Egan’s Southern Minnesota team was recognized by Hormel with its 2021 Spirit of Excellence award.

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Calling on Trusted Relationship Amid Sudden Loss of Power

Monday, November 14th, 2022

At 5 a.m. on a Monday, an office tower in Brooklyn Park, Minn. experienced a complete loss of power. The culprit? Exterior bus duct corroding over time later leading to an explosion at the site, cutting all power to the building. With various tenants soon to be occupying the building that day, the property manager, MetroPlains Management, made quick decisions when it came to a reliable solution to the problem. 

Enter: Egan Company.

As a long-time customer, MetroPlains properties across the Twin Cities have been cared for by Egan employees for years. MetroPlains Management Property Manager, Jason Sklar shared, “Egan has been our primary partner for years for routine day-to-day work and significant tenant build outs in office buildings.” Having this established relationship to rely on made decision-making easy when facing this complex issue.

“Late this summer, one of our office buildings had a major power outage that damaged main feeder lines as well as the primary transformer, disrupting power to the entire building. Egan Company, with Project Manager Brent Fritz and a highly skilled trades team, came to the rescue. They had a crew on site immediately and worked with Xcel Energy to plan a temporary fix and install new transformers and temporary feeder lines. Fritz was onsite managing the crisis to ensure we had the best crew working on the problem. Working hand-in-hand with Xcel Energy, our building was back up and running the same day, much to our tenants delight,” explains Sklar.

Owning the Challenge

While the temporary solution was able to tide the building over, the team quickly worked to create a long-term solution with property safety in mind. Once the plan was in place, the work was executed swiftly by Egan electricians. The facility was switched from temporary generators to the permanent system before tenants returned the next day.

“Now our office building is better than ever with updated electrical systems. Egan has ‘owned the challenge’ of taking care of their customers when they need it the most. Thanks to this highly skilled team!” said Sklar.

At Egan, it’s our goal to not only aid in large scale, planned needs and updates, but also to have our customers’ backs in emergency situations. “Owning the challenge” means ensuring that the job is done right, and done safely – every time. According to Sklar, “Fritz continued to work with our property management team throughout to aid in the process of insurance claims adjusters in order to effectively restore our lost infrastructure.” Our response means seeing the project through, from start to finish.

“When it comes to field leaders like Deland Croze, I have the utmost confidence in their ability to make and carry out the best plan of attack.” Brent Fritz, Egan Company Project Manager, reflects. “With the outcome of the project in hands as capable and experienced as Croze’s, this project was sure to be completed accurately and on-time.” 

What could have resulted in a costly, extended process was streamlined by one simple rule: a strong partnership.

(The Egan team on the project included: Brent Fritz, Deland Croze, Valdemar Scherer, Chad Hughes, and John Tupy).

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Chairman Duane Hendricks Recognized by National Electrical Contractors Association

Tuesday, November 8th, 2022

As part of Egan Company’s commitment to the ever-changing industry, employees stay actively involved with NECA, the National Electrical Contractors Association. According to NECA, electrical contractors count on NECA to deliver the resources that help them make better business decisions, provide excellent customer service, and take advantage of innovative technology. One of the many ways NECA is “the voice of the electrical construction industry” is through regional and national meetings. 

Earlier this month, Egan Chairman of the Board, Duane Hendricks, was honored as an inductee into the Academy of Electrical Contracting. One of the highest honors in the industry, Fellows for the Academy of Electrical Contracting are chosen based on the contributions they’ve made to the association and the greater industry. Having spent years in various leadership positions of the NECA Minneapolis Chapter, Hendricks is still involved in his retirement. 

“This came as a huge surprise to me as inductees don’t apply, but rather are secretly nominated and put through a 2-year review and acceptance process. It’s a great honor to be selected into this group of highly distinguished individuals who were selected for their commitments and contributions to the industry. It truly was a surprise and pleasure to be recognized for my commitment to the industry as I’ve never worked for an award, but instead I always provided help where there was a need, with the hope of leaving the industry in a better place,” stated Hendricks.

Eight inductees were installed on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the Opening Session of the NECA Annual Convention in Austin, Texas. When asked what he is looking forward to, Hendricks said “as a member of this group, I will continue to participate in industry studies and am looking forward to helping improve our industry for the future while networking with others.”

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