Community News
Welcome New Members
Indigo Electric… Alexandria, MN
Brian Petersen… Elgin, IL
Cory Meyer… Shakopee, MN
Border States, Fargo Branch… Fargo, ND
Loberg Electric… Buffalo MN
Sympathy
Doris Norquist, Roseau… We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Doris Norquist. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rod Norquist, who served as Chairman of the MEA Board of Directors in 1991-1992. Doris will be remembered for her warmth, generosity and kindness to all who knew her.
Congratulations
Charlie Endres, Cedar Lake Electric… Charlie is celebrating 35 years with Cedar Lake Electric, Inc. They have been a member of MEA since 1979 and are located in Faribault, MN.
Steve Hahn and Jerry Strand, Luma Sales… 50 years ago Steve Hahn and Jerry Strand starting their careers at Sterner Lighting on the same day, June 4, 1966, and have been working together ever since. Thank you for your hard work in supporting the electrical industry through the years!
EPCO Signs Synergy Electrical Sales as New Sales Agency… EPCO announced that Synergy Electrical Sales, recognizing that continued growth and success is dependent upon their ability to deliver excellent products and services, is now representing EPCO’s complete product line in Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware.
Federated Insurance Names Kerr Chief Operating Officer… Federated Insurance has named Michael G. Kerr its COO. He will be responsible for Field and Home Office Marketing, P&C Underwriting, Special Accounts, Life and Heath Operations, Association Risk Management Services (ARMS), Incentives, and Human Resources. He will also remain active on Federated’s Operations Team. Most recently, he has served as Executive Vice President, Director of Insurance Operations.
Electrical inspections… Mark Hunter has joined the Electrical Inspection unit as the electrical area representative in east-central MN (District 5). District 5 has been managed for the past 20 years by Electrical Area Representative Michael Theisen, who retired in April 2016. (MN DOLI. CCLD Review. Fall 2016)
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Werner Electric... Thank you for sponsoring the Oct 20-21 Code class in Rochester and the Dec 1-2 classes in both St Cloud and Cottage Grove.
Stafford Home Service... Thank you for donating annual service to the electrical and HVAC systems in MEA’s office building.
Education & Meetings
MEA Winter Conference & Farewell Dinner… Friday, December 2. Bloomington, MN. Judi Rubin and Barb Sevak are retiring from MEA. Please plan to join us as we celebrate with fun stories and great memories! www.electricalassociation.com
Moves & New Locations
SuperAmerica, Rockford, MN… SA opened a new location in Rockford on September 28. The large lot can easily accommodate service vehicles, larger trucks and trailers. Diesel is available. Contact Lisa on how you can save on your fuel expenses with the SA Fleet program. Call 651-403-3267 or email [email protected] for details.
Rahr Corp. Debuts New Facilities… Rahr Corp. of Shakopee recently debuted its malt house and other new spaces to 650 neighbors and the local brewing community. Rahr began the $68 million expansion project in April 2015 and completed it six months ahead of schedule. DEED supported the project by awarding Rahr $610,000 from the Job Creation Fund last year. The completed project makes the Shakopee location the largest single-site malting facility in the world.