Cross Grain - Warroad Annual Meeting 2017

CROSS GRAIN
Annual Meeting Edition 2017 Vol. 44 No. 13

Service Anniversary Recognition

Marvin Windows and Doors is able to celebrate success because of you, the
experienced and dedicated employees that make it all possible. We are pleased to

acknowledge and honor the following people for their talent, loyalty and
milestone years of service. To each of you, a sincere thank you!

50 Years of Service
Romane Mortenson

45 Years of Service

Dale Adams Bert Lund Craig McFarlane
Lynn Jaros George Marvin

Randy Brandli 40 Years of Service
Buck Bue
Forrest Cole Richard Johnson Ellen Olson Rod Stomberg
Kim Cole Dan Knight Dan Ostlund Todd Swanson
Joy Ostlund Laurie Washnesky
Harold Connell Paula Kothrade Dee Pederson Harlan Wellen
Robert Hahn Glennette Lee Gary Skoien Dianne Whaley
Warner Hendrickson Shorty Lichtsinn Jon Smebak
Wayne Mitterling Arlyn Stewart Dawn Searle
Sherry Hammer Tracy Nelson
Douglas Heppner
35 Years of Service

Scott Langton Tony Montebello
Mark Mekash Donald Roseen

Todd Abrahamson Dianne Eisele 30 Years of Service Brian Marty Susan Saurdiff
Bruce Amsbaugh Marie Elmquist Mike Melbye Mike Scheef
Diann Anderson Kristine Fjerstad-Olson Loretta Kimble Tom Milford Tonie Scheef
Cynthia Gaddie Lidia Kingsbury Scott Monkman Mike Seidel
Sandra Austad James Gaddie Timothy Kirkeby Gary Mykleby Brian Shannon
Brian Bakken Jennifer Kjensrud Darrel Nelson Tim Smetana
Laura Bakken Bill Glass Larry Nyhus Kevin Thompson
Arlette Battles Sherilyn Groenhoff Janelle Knott Brian Olson
Brad Baumann Kenneth Knutson Cari Olson Roy Toso
Jerry Busch Tony Groenhoff Melissa Knutson Kent Olson Steven Undahl
Chuck Buss Kay Gustafson Sandy Olson
Brenda Haats Yogi Koble Betty Otto Larry Voll
Tim Carr David Hallett Edward Kolstad Sherry Paulseth Dale Wallace
Delano Cleven Janina Kuncik Jim Pelland Rose Waselovich
Rockie Colsen Jeff Hamm Joseph Kuznia Jay Pelland Lori Weston
Keith Cumming Wes Hasbargen Renee Kuznia Donna Pfeiffer Steven Wickersham
Stanley Hazelton Steve LaDuke Kenneth Pickar Brad Woodward
Shirley Dahl Jeffery Hodgson Dave Poole
Ronald Dale Ricky Holland Terri Lalli Bruce Sandberg Scott Shablow
Robert Davy Duane Horras Calvin Larsen Jodi Stomberg
Mary Dunkel George Hultgren Brian Larson Craig Levenhagen Aaron Stoskopf
Michael Dunkel Marcia Larson Patricia Magness Michael Trott
Lorie Hunter Connie Laufman David Wilmo
Jason Alten Tracy Ostby
Diane Anhorn Darrin Brandli Tim Mack Dean Rourk
Lanelle Banks Jon Cole Khan Sengsouvanna
Brenda Baumann 25 Years of Service
James Bolstad Jennifer Ford
Susan Horner Wayne Jensen
Jeremy Janson Jeff Johnson
Kilamphong Kounlavong
Kim Krueger
Sara Lange

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20 Years of Service

James Barnes Kim Fish Somphet Keomany Janette Mosher Stacie Santl Glenn Watson, Jr.
Kathleen Beaudry Alan Gennes James Kihle Amie Nelson Pheng Saseangbong Dale Welin
Victor Graves Judy Larson Larry Nicholson, Jr.
Todd Brandt Denise Grussing Scott Peterson Steven Skibicki Raymond Wallace
David Brodeen Candace Hallett Tamara Larson Khamphanh Jesse Solo Kristen Woolcock
John Hermanson Xaysana Manivong Phethxoumthou
Kelly Cleven Jessica Hruby Ketsurin Phongsavath Vanhai Souphom Khamphay Thanoulith
Stephen Cooper Barbara Jackson Brett Mattson Holly Ruhland-Grewe Donald Starren Aurelie Tomczak
Andrew Dignan Joyce Meek Barbra Walton
James Elmquist Sherry Butler Bruce Mitton Seth Stohs Jennifer Woolcock
Lee Corneliusen Dennis Thibodeau
Casey Anderson 15 Years of Service Johny Souvannarith
Jeffrey Anderson Mark Davis Laureen McLaughlin Kay Souvannarith
Timothy Anderson Kimberley Fish Ijarah Harder Scott Kimble Robin Milne
Wendy Bergman Connie Friesner Julie Hodgson Julie Klinker Joseph Palm Donald Stave
Peggie Besser Scott Grove Vernon Horntvedt Jana Kukowski Jennifer Thompson
James Grover Roger Landin Timothy Pearson Brenda Vettleson
Brett Boyum Ed Huerd Marjorie Larson Leroy Pickar
Cynthia Bracht Gary Hall Michael Hunter Carlos Lerma Jason Westover
Jaime Brosdahl Lynn Hallett Denise Jackson Marlene Ley Jeffrey Rathman Yvonne Willems
Jerome Butler Todd Lund Kristine Ryba (Larson) Aeng Xaynhachack
Kyle Danielson Tony Jensen Don McDermid Marie Saseangbong
Douglas Baade Dustin Dettore Barb Johnson
Kenneth Battles Chasity Erickson Rob Johnson Digger Summitt
Shawn Erickson
Eric Benson Robert Evans 10 Years of Service Karin Nelson
Joshua Bernard Earl Faulkner, Jr. Andrew Nugent
Skip Borneman Melissa Freitag Jason Heppner Derek Knutson
Rebecca Gloe Denna Hickman Andrew Krank Mark Pahlen
Mary Butler Christopher Harder Carla Larson Anthony Phillips
Girley Celesios Michael Harder Joseph Hines
Doris Hartig David Hipke Wayne Lee Brent Poole
Kongpheng Ron Hedberg Larry Hoaglund Mike Loken Bouachanh Prathane
Chounramany Jenilee Hovorka Kent McFarlane
Tammy Cleven Kelley Johnson Andrea Mickiewicz Lynden Reed
Timothy Cole Phornthip Keomany Ken Modeen Ashley Reinhart
Dawn Crowe Kari Moyer Tiffany Runnels
Vatsana Brian Muirhead Chelsea Sellen
Keopathoumady Michael Nalitz Barbara Skadsem
Alfred Nelson Wendy Skogman
Alex Keophet
James Kindrick

Grafton Service Anniversary Recognition

Kenneth Gebhardt Diane Gilleshammer 20 Years of Service Shane Shereck Cathy Staffne

Jefferey Hermanson Roxanne Janikowski

15 Years of Service

Jolene Adrian Graciela Delgado Lisa Ellefson Gail McCambridge Dina Satterlund Diana Vaudrin Loren Zavalney
Daniel Carlson Janine Easton Scott Gerszewski Kenneth Popiel Lyle Symington Steven Wieler
Terry Stroh
Norma Grindahl Allen Mattson 10 Years of Service Ernesto Sanchez Avis West
Marshall Grove Linda Myren Dietrich Gayland Steffer
Cynthia Parsons
James Plante

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5 0 Ye a r s o f S e r v i c e Bill Marvin and Romane

Romane Mortenson — Maintenance
Romane is originally from the Pencer area, and he began his career
with Marvin in 1967 glazing windows. He stayed in that department
for eight years, eventually becoming the lead in the Half Inch
Glazing department. He recalls a particularly fond memory from
when he worked in Glazing. An order came in for some intricate
windows that would be going into a church, and Bill Marvin
specified Romane’s name on the work order to be the one to do
the glazing for it. “I thought it was neat that Bill recognized the work
I did and trusted me with that responsibility,” Romane said. In 1975,
he moved to the parts and supply cage in Maintenance and he’s
been there in some capacity ever since. He’s sincerely enjoyed all
the people he has gotten to know and work with over the years.
Romane and his wife, Judy, have two grown children: Glen, who
lives in Alaska and Paula, who lives in Texas.

Paul Marvin and Romane

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Dale Adams — Purchasing The people he works with and the variety he experiences each
Dale was born in Warroad, and after living in day are what keep Dale coming back to work. Dale was most
other communities throughout Minnesota, influenced by Gerald Krahn and George Marvin, both of whom
he returned when he was in the ninth grade. had confidence in his abilities.
He attended Bemidji State College before Dale and his wife Colleen have two children: Krysten (Todd)
beginning at Marvin working in Single Hung. McKinven and Nathan (Tia Bowman). They have nine grandchildren:
After working in WPPG, Marview, Prehung Emily, Wesley, Owen and Ryan McKinven and Conner, Ellie,
Doors and Maintenance, Dale started Hudson, Landon and Emerson Adams. Dale’s hobbies include
in Purchasing. He has been the Capital hiking, camping and traveling.
Equipment Purchasing Agent for 22 years.

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Craig McFarlane — Administration Lynn Jaros — Quality Control
Craig is originally from the Born in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada, Lynn moved
Baudette area, and moved with her family to Roosevelt in 1963 when she was ten. Her
to Warroad when he gained father worked for the Canadian National Railway and had
employment with Marvin in the family close by in Manitoba and Ontario. Lynn began at
Casemaster department. He’s Marvin in Stack & Strip/Casemaster. She has spent the last
held lead positions in Grills, 23 years as an ASQ certified Quality Technician in Quality
Casements, Single Hung, and Control. Lynn’s favorite responsibility is working with
Casemaster, and he’s also worked custom color programs. One of her best memories with

as a production scheduler. He was the Assistant Plant Marvin is graduation from Northern Lights University with an Associate Degree
Manager in Warroad before accepting a job as the Plant in Manufacturing Engineering. Albert Reinhart, Pinky Lockrem, Laurence
Manager of the Ripley location when it was first built. His Battles, Roy Sorrels, Gary Daniels, and Jim Krahn have all been influences on
last 20 years have been spent purchasing lumber. He her career. Lynn’s father was also an incredible inspiration who taught her no
enjoys negotiating better deals than our competitors matter what she was doing to give it her best and to look for something that will
and developing relationships with suppliers. His best give her a sense of satisfaction.
memories from Marvin include wonderful coworkers
from Warroad, Baker and Tennessee. Lynn and her late spouse,
Craig’s dad, who worked for Marvin for 23 years, Dave, have one son together,
was a key influence on his career. His dad always held John (Brenda) Jaros, who is a
the second and third generation Marvin family in high truck driver for Marvin. John
regard for managing a profitable company and making has three children, Cheyenne,
meaningful employment for so many. Aspen, and John Paul. Lynn
Craig and his wife Kimberlie have three children: enjoys crocheting, camping,
Michael, Alison Fish, and Brian. They share nine fishing, and watching hockey
grandchildren: Drew, Aaron, Dane, Annie, Ellen, Kate, and football. She is also a huge
Kerri, Kaylah and William. Craig enjoys construction Warroad Warrior fan! Lynn
projects and being outdoors. He also enjoys hunting, joined the Warroad Eagles
fishing, camping and the occasional golf game. He Auxiliary to assist with benefits
volunteers for Warroad Baptist Church and the New and fundraising efforts benefiting
Life Bible Camp at Lake Bronson. Craig is planning to the community and surrounding
retire next spring, and he is looking forward to traveling area. When she gets the chance,
with his wife around the U.S. and overseas. she would love to visit family in
British Columbia, Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, and Ontario.

2017: C BS Su nday M ornin g Vis its Warro a d

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Dan Knight — Maintenance Kim Cole — Displays
Dan started at Marvin on the North End in Kim grew up on a farm southwest of Warroad.
Wood Processing for a year. He then began His first job at Marvin was in Casemaster until
his journey with maintenance soon after, he moved to Displays, then Traps and back to
working in break downs where he learned a Displays. He has been a Display Specialist for
variety of different jobs that led him to his job 18 years. He enjoys the variety his job offers,
today: metal work on the construction side of and he also loves to draft in programs like
maintenance. Dan’s favorite thing about the AutoCAD and Inventor.
job has been the freedom he has to express Kim received the Award of Excellence in 2004.

his knowledge and experience through the work that he does. He thanks Ron Lund for being there for him throughout his career.
Dan and his wife, Julie, have two children: Jana Halling and Jason. Kim’s wife Tammy also works at Marvin in the Clad Casement
They also have two grandchildren, June Halling and Milly Knight. department. They have three children: Justin, Rick, and Stacy
Dan enjoys fishing, playing the banjo and bass guitar on the Bergstrom, and have nine grandchildren: Brett, Alexia, Mariano,
Worship Team for Woodland Bible Church, and spending time Rosearia, Jory, Giselle, Raquella, Treyvanne and Karabella. Kim’s
with his two grandchildren. hobbies include woodworking, gardening, hunting, four-wheeling
and spending time outdoors. He also loves to hike and would love
Wayne Mitterling — Millwork Research/Legal to spend time in the mountains.
Wayne grew up south of Roseau, near the
Hayes Lake State Park, and began at Marvin Glennette Lee — Order Processing
as a load mover for the moulders in the Glennette grew up in Greenbush, MN, and
North End. After six months in Machining now lives in Badger. She started working in
he moved to Machine Scheduling, and has Winterseal and eventually moved to Wood
been in Millwork Research/Legal since 1995. Processing, then Scheduling Office (now
Wayne enjoys all the exceptional people he ETO), and finally Order Processing which she
has been able to work with over the years. He has done for about 21 years. She received the
Employee of the Month award in 1985.
sends special thanks to Frank Marvin for his encouragement when The camaraderie Glennette experiences
working on special projects together.
Wayne and his wife, Traci, have two children: Megan and Aaron with her coworkers and
(Samantha). Wayne serves as an EMT with Warroad Ambulance. customers is what she enjoys
He enjoys hunting, fishing, spending time at their family’s camper by most about her job. When
Hayes Lake, and four-wheeling in Beltrami with his family. she thinks about her time at
Marvin, Ruth Ortman (now
Randy Brandli — Maintenance retired) comes to mind as
Randy is currently living on his grandfather’s someone who helped her
homestead, which was staked out in 1901. succeed. Not only did she
Needless to say, Randy is a native of the go to Ruth for approval
Warroad area. After graduating high school on customer orders, Ruth
and serving three years in the military, Randy was also a helpful resource
joined Marvin in the Double Hung department. for Glennette to find the
Over the years he’s unloaded lumber by hand information she needed as
out of a boxcar, delivered products on the she was learning.
Glennette and her husband
road and worked many other jobs. Currently, Randy is a Boiler Myron have two children:
Operator, which he’s been doing for 18 years. Randy has earned a Tracy (Skooter) Bakke and
Class A CDL as well as his boiler license, both of which are up-to- Shane (Nathasha) Lee. They
date. When asked what he enjoys most about his job, Randy simply have four grandchildren:
replied, “There’s no place I’d rather be.” He notes that Ralland Kolby, Peyton, Blayze and
“Muck” Harrison was a key influence on his career because he had Shelby. Glennette loves
this way about him that made you want to do your job and do it well. spending time with her
Randy and his wife, Jenny, have been married 39 years. They family and watching her
have two children: Amy and Jake. They also have three wonderful grandkids grow. She also
grandchildren: Gabe, Shelby and Jonna. In his free time, Randy likes to garden, hunt, fish and
enjoys bird watching. He also serves as a trustee for the American relax at the cabin.
Cemetery Association.

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Gary Skoien — Waste Management Laurie Washnesky — Home Center
In 1975 and ’76 Gary worked as a summer Laurie grew up in Roseau, MN, and graduated
temp at Marvin. The following June, he started from Hibbing Tech as a Lab Tech. She began
full time in the old Casement department. at Marvin working in the North End. She
Since then he has worked in Prehung Doors, has also worked in Round Tops, Traps, Flat
Ripley Bundling, Maintenance, and moved into Casing and other departments before her
Waste Management when the department current position as the Department Head
originated. He has been in this role for more of Housewares and Cleaning at the Marvin
than 25 years. Gary enjoys getting to meet so Home Center, which she’s been doing for

many great people and that he can move around in his job – he four years. She has enjoyed seeing the company grow, meeting
works both in and outside of the plant! One of the biggest influences new people, and above all, helping customers.
on his career has been Greg Gustafson. Laurie and her late husband, Marc, have four children: Sarah
Gary and his wife, Janice, have two children: Brittney and (Mike Flick), Jesse (Melissa), Nikki and Bonn (passed away in
Brandon. When he gets the chance, he loves camping, traveling, 1992). She has five grandchildren: Christian, Dieter, Pyper, Marc
hunting and fishing. and Aaron. Laurie’s hobbies include traveling, gardening, fishing
and four-wheeling.
Rod Stomberg — Displays/Round Tops
Rod was raised on a farm 20 miles west of Arlyn Stewart — Maintenance
Kelliher, MN. He graduated from Kelliher High After Arlyn graduated from Warroad High
School in 1975. In 1977, he moved to Warroad School, he went to Thief River Falls to study
after he heard Marvin was hiring and that they auto body. When he returned, he started
were paying above minimum wage. He started at Marvin as a night shift mechanic and held
in 5/4 Special Machining making wood that position for twelve years. In 1989, he was
combination, barn sash, basement windows, promoted to a Maintenance lead person on
storms/screens and storm and screen doors. second shift, and in 1995 he was promoted
to supervisor. In 1998, Arlyn took on the
Rod’s employment history is vast, including time spent in 200
Special Glazing, 6/4 Special Machining, as a Sash Runner for additional responsibility of maintaining the Marvin Maintenance
the Loading Dock, glass cutter, department senior, and a Lead for System, which he still does today. Currently, Arlyn is a Maintenance
Special Glazing and Special Machining. He’s also been a lead in Supervisor, where he oversees the maintenance inventory, the
Winterseal, Supervisor in Winterseal and MCPG Manager. He is storeroom staff, and is the maintenance buyer for stock and
currently the Displays/Round Tops Product Group Manager, and non-stock items.
he’s been in this position for 20 years. Just two months after he graduated from high school, Arlyn married
Rod enjoys working with his coworkers and the everyday challenges his high school sweetheart, Bobbie. In July 2016, they celebrated
in getting product to our customers. Over the years, he’s been their 40th wedding anniversary. Their daughter, Charity, who
involved with many product launches and process improvements, passed away in 2010, was married to Jason Lanning and had two
and he particularly enjoyed being part of the growth Marvin children, Dawson and Lola. Their son, Dustin, is married to Anna
experienced in the 80s and 90s. Many people have influenced and has one child, Averie. Arlyn enjoys spending time with his family
Rod in his career, including Jake Unruh, Darlene Tillberg, Gertie hunting, fishing, and camping.
Olson, Lawrence Battles and Ron Lund. He’s also grateful to his
wife, Jodi, who has always been there for support.
Rod and Jodi have been married for 33 years. They have four
children: Derek, Brent, Deserai Gerlach and Kayla Kofstad. They
share seven grandchildren. Rod likes to fish, hunt, golf, and partake
in most activities outdoors. He also makes maple syrup with family
and friends at their cabin in Beltrami County where he grew up. He
was a member of the MN National Guard from 1975 to 1981 and
the Warroad Volunteer Fire Department from 1983 to 2004.

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Dianne Whaley — Millwork Research Forrest Cole — Rip & Cut
To Dianne, 40 years is a long time. It is almost Forrest grew up in Roseau, MN. He began
unheard of in the business world today. The at Marvin in the Single Hung Department, in
national tenure average as of today is 4.2 years. which he was the first employee to go swing
As monthly issues of Cross Grain come out, shift (the rest of the department worked
she always takes note of the amount of people days). Forrest has also been a Lead in Double
celebrating service anniversaries at Marvin, Hungs and a Lead and Supervisor in Wood
and she finds it impressive. She believes the Processing. He currently works in Rip & Cut,
reasons are many. Perhaps it is because it is where he has been Supervisor for six years.

a family owned and operated business with good management, Forrest has enjoyed the challenges and constant change he
exceptional benefits, or job security. It could also be our location, a experiences on the job. Even the equipment changes over time –
great place to raise your family, especially if you take advantage of Forrest remembers the first high speed moulder in 1980 and the
the four seasons and the fun filled activities it offers. Indeed, she is first quick-change moulder in 2005. He is thankful for Ron Lund,
incredibly grateful to be a part of this organization. who saw something in Forrest and helped him become a manager.
In 1977, she started working in the scheduling department and was Forrest and his wife, Kay, have two children: Miranda (Luke)
the supervisor there for over 19 years. A truck schedule was made Schoenecker and Jenny (Andy) Wildmo. They have three
twice daily and communicated to the management team. The orders grandchildren: Lina Schoenecker, Dawson Schoenecker, and
would be processed and hand-delivered to each department for a new arrival in June. Some of Forrest’s hobbies include hunting,
each truck load. This process has changed so much in the last 40 fishing and making maple syrup at his cabin in the woods. He also
years. In 1996, she transferred to the Millwork Research department enjoys camping and spending time with his family.
as supervisor and remains in that position today.
Dianne and her husband, Craig, have six children and eight Dan Ostlund — Receiving
grandchildren. They own a karaoke business which keeps them From Birchdale, MN, Dan came to Marvin
busy on weekends. When time permits they enjoy fishing, four- because his mother and sister worked here
wheeling and visiting with the kids and grandchildren. and he was looking for steady employment.
He started his career in Single Hung, moved
Buck Bue — SDL/Magnums briefly to Rip & Cut, then moved back as a parts
Buck has worked in almost every department person for Stack & Strip. Dan spent 35 years
during his 40 years at Marvin. He has spent 12 in Receiving working with lineal metal, and is
years in his current position as the supervisor now the parts delivery person for Receiving,
in SDL/Magnums. His favorite part of his
job is helping people, and the best memory where truly enjoys being able to move about the entire plant.
of his time at Marvin was the day he met his Dan and his wife, Joy, have a lovely dog named Lucy. When he
wife, Barb. Many people have inspired Buck, is not at work, Dan enjoys working on old cars, camping, fishing,
including his parents who taught him a good hunting, going to car shows and spending time with his wife, family
work ethic, the Marvin family who has always and friends. He is looking forward to retirement so that he can go
camping, cruise in his Hot Rod 1968 Plymouth GTX, and finish the
held a strong philosophy of honesty and integrity, and his wife who restoration of a 1938 Chevy and a Street Rod.
has been a strong support for him.
Buck and Barb have been married for 32 years. They have three Joy Ostlund — ICIM
children: Samantha (Ryan) Coons, Stephanie and Katlin (Colten) For the past 11 years, Joy has been a
Mindl. They also share two granddaughters: Bethany and Lillian. Configuration Development Technician in the
He enjoys snowmobiling, motorcycling, fishing, four-wheeling and ICIM department. Her first job at Marvin was
being with grandkids. If he could go anywhere, his dream destination in the old Double Hung department installing
would be Norway to visit relatives and see the beautiful scenery. frame hardware before buildings six and seven
were created. Originally Joy is from Stephen,
MN, and she met her husband, Dan, while
attending college in Thief River Falls, MN.

From there she went to Moorhead State University and they moved
to Warroad together in 1977 to be closer to her husband’s family.
Joy’s favorite part about her job is the challenge of completing a
project on time and watching all the pieces come together. She has
received Employee of the Month twice, including once in 1986,
when she was gifted a wooden clock, which she still has!
Joy is married to Dan Ostlund. They keep busy in the summer
by camping and driving collector cars to car shows around the
region. Joy also enjoys looking for and collecting older marigold
Carnival glass.

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Ellie Olson — Ultimate Casement
After high school graduation, Ellie started
at Marvin in the Glass Room and spent 20
years there before becoming a Facilitator. The
past 20 years Ellie has served as a Facilitator
and is currently working in the Casemaster
Product Group. Around 300 employees
make up the group that Ellie works with and
her favorite part of her job is being with these

people. The growth of Marvin has been incredible to witness –
especially the transition of glass being in-house to now bringing it
in for product manufacturing. The biggest influences on Ellie have
been the Product Group Managers who taught her what she
knows as a Facilitator. She advises her coworkers to be open to
learning and to change.
Ellie and her husband, Charlie, have been married for 14 years.
They have three sons: Mitchell, Michael (April) and Cassidy
(Hannah). They also have two beautiful grandsons named Micah
and Winston. Ellie has four cats that she and her husband spoil
and love very much. In her free time, she enjoys reading, flower
gardening and ATV-riding. She hopes to travel to the Black Hills
and Glacier National Park with her husband in the next few years.

Looking Back on 2017

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Dawn Searle — Loading Dock Office Tony Montebello — Customer Service
Dawn moved to Warroad with her husband, Originally from Bemidji, MN, Tony came to
Timm, who was originally from the area. Her Warroad after being asked to play hockey by
first job at Marvin was in Casemaster, where Cal Marvin for the Warroad Lakers team. He
she worked with sash. Over the years, she started out in Bows and Bays before moving
spent time in many different departments, and to a few other areas such as the Warehouse,
now works in the Loading Dock Office, as the Quality Control, Outside Service, Integrity/
Shipping Office/Data Entry Clerk, where she Infinity Sales, and Customer Service. Tony
gets to interact with people from not only her says that the teams that he has been involved

department and in the plant, but also from all over the country. with at Marvin have been successful in many ways; finding fair and
Dawn likes helping others and she saw that help reciprocated when reasonable solutions for customers is Tony’s favorite part of the job.
her husband was diagnosed with cancer. She’s incredibly thankful One of Tony’s best memories from Marvin is when he was a part
for the Marvin employees who came to the number of benefits held of the first official product group in 1993 with Mike Rybak, Mike
in her husband’s honor, always encouraging him to keep fighting. Roberts, Neil Cole and a few others. This was a rewarding challenge
This drive to help others was instilled in her by her mother, her to him that provided him with new skills sets and insights on what
husband, and Bill Marvin. it takes to run a production department. Tony has been inspired
Dawn recently lost her husband earlier this year after his long and throughout his career by his father, who always stressed hard work
courageous battle with cancer. He was a true fighter, living four ethic and always doing it right the first time around. His advice to his
years longer than the original estimate when he was diagnosed. coworkers is to find something you have a passion for and go for it.
Timm worked in Customer Service, where he enjoyed helping Tony and his wife, Peggy, have four daughters: Traci, Erin, Kaitlin and
customers each day. Timm and Dawn have three children: Steven Amy. They also have one granddaughter, Ella Nielson. Outside of
(Stacy), Rebecca Eslinger, and Christine (Tracy) Ellis. They share work, Tony enjoys all outdoor and sporting activities, and he is also
ten grandchildren: Chenise (and great-granddaughter Nickalle), the president of the Pine Ridge Land Owners Association.

Ashton, McLaine, Harlie, Yancy, Janina Kuncik – Round Tops
Kelton, Dominic, Laney, Olivia, and Growing up in Poland, Janina came here
Levi. Dawn loves shopping, crafting, because of the opportunity for a better
fishing, attending Vikings games and life for her family. She started at Marvin in
following her grandchildren’s sports. Casemaster Clad in 1987, staying there for
She’s very involved with Relay for Life, three years before moving to Grids. Janina
fundraising year-round. She’s also used then proceeded to Ultimate Double Hung for
her crafting skills making and donating 15 years before settling in Round Tops, where
hats to anyone who was going through she works on the line. Her favorite part of the
radiation and chemo treatments at the
Mayo Clinic while Timm was undergoing job is the different custom designs and windows she gets to make.
treatments there. Janina’s best memory is meeting and working with all the nice
people here at Marvin. Janina’s advice to her coworkers is to be
Scott Langton — Maintenance patient and love your job.
Scott started his career at Marvin with five Janina and her late husband Keith have one son, Sebastian. They
years in Displays. He has since spent time also have three grandchildren: Uriah, Caleb and Skyler. Janina
working in Bows and Bays and 5/4 Specials. enjoys gardening and going on walks as well as spending time with
For the last 26 years, he has been working in friends and traveling. If she could travel anywhere in the world, she
Maintenance where he enjoys the variety of would travel back to Okinawa, Japan, because of how beautiful the
work each day – from plumbing to welding surroundings are.
and carpentry. In 2016, Scott received an
Award of Excellence. A key career influence

for him was his father who taught him to work hard and do the best
he can the first time a job is done. His advice to his coworkers is,
“Take pride in whatever you do!”
Scott and Julie, his wife, have two daughters: Amanda Nelson and
Kristen Wiese. Their five grandchildren, Danny, Magg, Kaylee, Kyle
and Holly, are their top priority! Scott also enjoys working with his
draft horses, hunting and fishing.

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Tony Groenhoff — Displays older gentleman approached him and asked if he could join
Tony began his career with Marvin on the him, introducing himself as simply, “Bill.” They visited for over 30
Loading Dock. He has also worked in KD minutes, and only concluded their conversation so he could get to
Bundling/Field Service and Receiving, as his interview. Bill wished him luck and sent him on his way. During
well as returning to the Loading Dock for a his interview, Conway asked if he’d met Bill Marvin yet. “You can
few years. He is currently working as Display imagine the sense of anxiety that washed over me as I considered
Booth Builder and has held this position for what I’d all discussed with Bill earlier that morning,” Jerry recalled.
nine years. Tony enjoys the challenge that Jerry and his wife, Terry, have two children: Brian and Robyn. They
comes with having to build large display also have one granddaughter, Eva. In his spare time, Jerry enjoys
wood-working, biking and taking walks. He volunteers and sits
modules. This year, he received an Award of Excellence for his on the board of a church camp in central Missouri and serves on
efforts on complex projects in Displays. One of his favorite things another board at his church which provides college scholarships.
about his job is the people that continue to make an imprint on his
life and career at Marvin. Calvin Larsen — Truck Driver
Tony grew up near Canby, MN. He and his wife, Sheri, have two Calvin is originally from Fosston, MN. He
children: Logan and Morgan. Tony enjoys fishing, camping and worked on the Loading Dock for ten years, and
building projects at home. since then has been driving truck. He enjoys
visiting job sites, especially those that are off
Steve LaDuke — Round Tops the beaten path. Being able to see elaborate
Steve is originally from Pueblo, CO, but slowly homes in unique locations keeps Calvin’s job
made his way around the country to Warroad. interesting and exciting.
He started with Marvin in Casemaster Throughout his time at Marvin, Calvin has
Clad and worked there for ten years before
moving to a few other departments such as received a safe driving award for 18 consecutive years. He is
CUDH, Round Tops, and working as a truck grateful for Bob Marvin who always gave him the chance to try
driver. Steve has also received an Award of new things and prove his abilities. “Marvin is a great place to work,”
Excellence during his time here at Marvin. Calvin says. “Come in, do your work, and success will follow.”
Calvin and his wife Laurie have three kids: Kayla, Lisa and Philip.
Over the years, Steve has come to hold an appreciation for those They have seven grandchildren as well. Calvin enjoys fishing and
around him. Their caring nature and the willingness to help others spending time with his family at the cabin.
are one of Steve’s favorite aspects working at Marvin.
Steve has five children: Felicia, Amanda, Garrett, Brianne, and Gerald “Yogi” Koble — Ultimate Casement
Elijah. For 13 years, Steve was a part of the United States Army Yogi grew up in the small farming community
Reserve. In his free time, Steve has volunteered with the Warroad of Balta, ND. He started with Marvin in the
Fire Department as well as with the Lake of the Woods Steam and Glassroom and worked there for ten years
Gas Show, where he served as Treasurer for both. Steve also was before moving to Round Tops. He worked
the former President of the Warroad Eagles. there for ten years as well, and is currently a
lead in UCA, where he’s worked since 2007.
Jerry Busch — Architectural Sales Throughout his 30 years of employment, he’s
Jerry grew up in a suburb outside of Kansas been a lead for about 26 of them. The people
City on the Kansas side of the line. In the
summer of 1987, he contacted Marvin for that surround him at work are like a family away from home. He
possible employment after working for a notes that teaching and learning go hand-in-hand in his position.
local Pella distributor that was moving away Yogi recalls when Susan Marvin led manager meetings in the
from the commercial segment. Jerry has held plant, and he would ask the tough questions that helped facilitate
various positions in sales including roles with communication across the departments. Susan personally thanked
Architectural, Signature Services, Business him for being the voice that shared what people were thinking.
Yogi enjoys camping, hunting and canoeing. He’s also a fourth-
Development and Outside Sales. He currently works as an degree Knights of Columbus member, serves on the Roseau Park
Architectural Project Manager, where he enjoys the commercial board, and volunteers for Roseau ALS. With his wife Lisa, he has
side of the business, particularly historic projects. three stepchildren: Mathew Verbout, Alisha Verbout Anderson
Jerry fondly recalls the day he came to Warroad for his first (Robbie) and Megan Verbout. They also have two grandchildren:
interview. He woke, put his suit on, and made his way over to Presley and Briggs.
The Patch restaurant for breakfast. While reading the paper, an

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Wes Hasbargen — Truck Driver Mike Scheef — Loading Dock
Before joining the Marvin Truck Driver team, Mike received a recommendation from family
Wes worked a variety of trucking jobs and and friends 30 years ago that Marvin was
even owned his own truck hauling for Erickson a good place to work, so he and his then
Timber in the late 70s and early 80s. He’s fiancé, Tonie, drove to Warroad, filled out an
been a truck driver for Marvin since 1987, and application and spent the rest of the day ice
in that time he’s traveled to all of the lower 48 fishing. They started at Marvin on the same
states and the bulk of Canada. He notes, “I’ve day. Mike started on the Loading Dock, where
been to a lot of places in all four of the seasons he loaded trucks for 12 years. After that he was

that I never would have had the opportunity to see otherwise.” a truck scheduler for two years. In 2000, he became the Assistant
He has numerous memories from the road, but a few that stand Truck Dispatcher, and in 2014 he started his current role as Driver/
out are driving across the Hoover Dam and standing on the edge Dispatch Manager. Mike enjoys talking to the drivers. He says he
of the Grand Canyon. Wes rode with Dale Cook for 11 years. They has to keep an accurate forecast where the fish are biting because
grew up together, both farm kids, and they learned a lot from each the drivers are always interested to know.
other and were great friends. Wes is grateful to the Truck Garage One memory he will always keep with him was when the tornado
for making sure their equipment is always safe and road-ready. came through town on August 5, 2006. Their team came in the
Wes has three children: Jeff, James and Jody. He also has four following day on a Sunday to help unload trailers that had been
grandchildren: Rayna, Skyla, Marissa and Hannah. In his free time, blown over. He remembers being impressed with the amount of
Wes likes to hunt, fish, garden, grow flowers, ski and participate in people who showed up to help out that day. Bob Marvin was a
pretty much any outdoor activity. key influence on him noting, “He believed in me. He was the one
who gave me the opportunity to take on more responsibilities and
Tom Milford — Wood Processing advance my career.”
Beginning his career in Double Hung Clad, Mike and his wife, Tonie, have three children: Devin, Danae and
Tom has since worked in an assortment of Danica. When it isn’t hunting season, Mike enjoys fishing. One
departments, including SDL Specials, Bows can usually find him at the Thief Lake Hilton on weekends in the
and Bays, and Magnums. Since 2002, he fall hunting waterfowl, grouse and deer. He volunteers for the
has been a Machine Operator in Wood Warroad/Northwest Angle Ducks Unlimited Chapter, and he’s
Processing. Tom enjoys the people he works also been a member of the Warroad Fire Department for 17 years.
with and remembers one day where an event
was held in which he got to throw a pie in his Tonie Scheef — Sales Support
You might recall from her husband Mike’s
manager’s face. John Olson was Tom’s first lead, who he remembers story how they came to be employed with
was easy to talk to, always willing to help, and led by example. Marvin. After driving up, applying for work,
Through his marriage to his wonderful wife, Jodi, Tom also and going ice fishing for the remainder of the
gained two step-daughters: Brook Story and Brittany Larsen. day, they were hired and started on the same
He enjoys four-wheeling, hunting, and fishing with his family and day. The original plan was to work for a year
friends. Tom’s dream vacation would be adventuring up to see the and go back to school. Thirty years later, Tonie
scenery in Alaska. and Mike are still here. Tonie started in Round

Todd Abrahamson — Receiving Tops, and over the years has worked in just about every department
Todd moved to the area from Warren, MN, at some point or another. For the last 13 years, she has been in
for steady work at Marvin. When he began Sales Support, working out the Corporate Office. She thoroughly
his career, he worked at the North End, and enjoys solving problems and taking on new challenges at work. She
stayed there for eight years. He’s also worked gets to interact with our customers daily, and she likes delivering a
for the Waste Management Department and positive experience for them. What sticks out to Tonie during her
now Receiving, where he’s been for the past employment here, is how she never had to worry about job security
15 years. Todd enjoys the great people he during the recession, for which she is grateful.
gotten the chance to work with and notes Tonie and her husband, Mike, have three children: Devin, Danae
and Danica. Like Mike, she loves to go fishing, noting, “I wish he
his gratefulness to have worked with such influential and positive would take me more [wink wink].”
leads and supervisors. He received an Award of Excellence
last year for his willingness to help out others and ability to spot
potential bottlenecks.
Todd and his wife, Beth, have three children: Victoria, Samantha
and Jessica. They also have one grandchild, Kaysen. Todd loves
the outdoors, enjoys hunting and fishing, and always looks for
opportunities to spend time with his family.

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Tim Mack — Research & Development Susan Saurdiff — Winterseal
Tim grew up in rural East Grand Forks and Originally from Goodridge, MN, Susan
came to the area when he heard that Marvin moved to Grygla after she got married. At
was hiring in Round Tops. He attended that time, Marvin was the place to be, so she
both NDSU and UND for engineering and applied in 1987 and began in XL department
graduated with a degree in Manufacturing prepping sash for painting. She also worked
Management from the University of Minnesota as a coordinator in the down draft area for
– Crookston as part of the first Marvin class. five years, before becoming the quality senior.
Tim started his career in Round Tops, working One year later, XL was phasing out and Susan
was transferred to Winterseal. She worked as
under Buzz Hoffman. He’s also worked in Metal Cutting, Incoming
Quality Control, and R&D for Infinity and Integrity Windows the department senior for one year and then became a lead person,
out of Fargo. Tim currently works in R&D as a Material Science which she’s been doing for 20 years.
Technologist with a focus on aluminum coatings, interior finishes Susan enjoys working with different personalities and treating
and fiberglass materials. Over the course of his employment he’s each person as a unique individual. Some of her best memories
had the opportunity to work in different functional areas that have include the “party days,” where there was one day each month that
introduced several new products for all three brands. He was also employees would dress up, bring pot luck, and play music. She
involved with the introduction of the Infinity brand. remembers the laughter and how it improved everyone’s mood.
Les Hendrickson was a key influence on Tim’s career. He gave him Susan has always been impressed with George Marvin and Ron
the opportunity to begin working in Quality and R&D. Tim learned Lund, who always took the time to make their way through the plant
a lot from Les, including different material processes, window and greet employees.
installation and design, and strategies to introduce new products Susan and her husband Steven have three children: Carson (Missy),
and options to the market. Blair, and Angela (Russell) Niffenegger, and five grandchildren. She
Tim and his wife, Jill, have been married 30 years. They have three enjoys sewing, making greetings cards and crafting.
children. Cody lives in Fargo, ND and works for Integrity, Jake lives
in Roseau and teaches science, and Josh currently lives in Grand Keith Cumming — Winterseal
Forks and is attending school. He likes to go fishing and hunting After growing up in East Grand Forks, ND,
with the boys and going camping with Jill. He’s also been involved Keith moved to Warroad and began at
with coaching hockey at various levels for over 25 years. Marvin in XL on the overhead line. He was
then transferred to Clad Gliders, followed by
Shirley Dahl — Rip & Cut Magnums and WPPG. He took a position in
Shirley is a Grygla native and moved to the the Warehouse shortly after, and finally moved
area for a job at Marvin. When she started, to Winterseal about five years ago.
she worked in Rip & Cut on the manual cut-off Keith enjoys the variety that comes with his
saws. Over the years she’s been farmed out to
various departments, but her home has always job each day, never being tied down to one spot. He is especially
been in Wood Processing. She currently works grateful for all the friendships he has made while working at Marvin.
as an Optimizer Operator, and she’s been in Keith received his degree in Radio Broadcasting at Thief River Falls
that role since the optimizers were put to use AVTI. He enjoys competing in chili cooks offs, and for the last two
years, he’s made all the chili for the Frosty Bobber Festival in East
in production. Shirley enjoys her work on the optimizers because Grand Forks. Keith is also going on his fifth summer announcing at
it involves a lot of variety, from sorter setups and changeovers to the Greenbush Race Park.
entering work orders and picking on the cutlines. She’s been a
recipient of the Award of Excellence for her efforts in Rip & Cut.
Some of Shirley’s best memories from her employment with Marvin
including going to British Columbia for training on the optimizers
and Randy Brandli wearing an apron to serve coffee to the
employees on the marking station to boost production.
Shirley and her husband, Schell, have three daughters: Ericka
(Dustin) Larson, Amber (Jason) Harala, and Kristi Dahl Wensloff.
They have eight grandchildren: River, Vivian, Victoria, C.J., Brodie,
Bradyn, Brynn and Ryker and one step-grandson, Vaughn. In her
free time, she enjoys gardening, crafting, and DIY projects. She also
loves spending time with her family, especially the grandkids.

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Tim Carr — Round Tops Renee Kuznia — International Sales
Tim has served 32 years in the military and is Renee grew up in Argyle, MN and moved
now celebrating 30 years of service at Marvin. to Warroad after visiting some family in the
All of his career at Marvin has been spent in area with her husband. Renee’s first job at
Round Tops in an assortment of positions. Marvin, putting locks and keepers on Double
The best part of the job for Tim is the people Hungs, lasted only two weeks before she
he works with and the quality craftsmanship was interviewed in Accounting. She worked
of the products. Many of his supervisors and in Invoicing for ten years before moving to
leads have influenced him by supporting him International Sales, where she has been for 20
in his career.
years. She enjoys her job in International Sales because she is able
Married since 1983, Tim and Jolien have four wonderful children: to frequently interact with different cultures.
Amanda (Bill) Bendickson, Tyler (Naomi), Joshua (Whitney), and Renee and her husband, Joe, have three children: Jared, Nicholas
Micaela (Shawn) Storey and 13 beautiful grandchildren. Tim has (Chelsea) and Jocelyn. Some of Renee’s hobbies include reading,
gotten the opportunity to travel a lot during his military service puzzles, tackling home improvement jobs and cross-country skiing.
and now enjoys spending his free time hunting, fishing and being
with his grandkids. Joe Kuznia – Research & Development
After growing up in Stephen, MN, Joe
Sandy Olson — Loading Dock Office found himself in Warroad often visiting his
Sandy grew up in Grand Forks, ND, but spent wife’s parents. He received his Associates
summers fishing with her parents in Warroad, degree in Manufacturing Engineering
where she met her husband, Pete. Sandy started Technology, and started at Marvin in Round
at Marvin in Double Hung Sash Assembly. Tops Setup. He moved from Round Tops
After three months, she was transferred to the to ICIM Bill of Materials, to the R&D Door
Loading Dock Office as an office clerk. She team and finally to his current position, R&D
then became the Truck Bookkeeper, which is
now the Fleet Administrator Senior position. Regulatory Technologist.
Joe enjoys the complexity and constant change that comes with
She has held this position for 24 years. his job. He is dedicated to consistency and accuracy, thanks in part
Sandy enjoys the challenges that come with her job. Keeping the to Cynthia Bracht, who stressed these concepts throughout his
company fleet of vehicles traveling efficiently is a rewarding puzzle career. Joe received the Award of Excellence in 2010.
to solve. She has loved seeing the fleet increase in size throughout Joe and his wife, Renee, have three children: Jared, Nicholas
the years – from 300 in 1993 to over 700 today. (Chelsea) and Jocelyn. Joe likes to spend his free time camping,
During Sandy’s career, she was inspired by Bob Marvin, she learned fishing and four-wheeling.
to think outside the box and to be ready for the unexpected.
Sandy and Pete have two children: Mick and Colton. Some of Larry Voll — Research & Development
Sandy’s hobbies are watching her family compete in Motocross Salol native Larry started at Marvin in XL Final
and Snowbike, growing her salsa garden, and pampering her St. Assembly. He’s also been a Lead in XL Paint
Bernard, Turbo. Sandy studied Stenography/Court Reporting at and Final Assembly, worked in Clad Ultimate
the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Double Hung as a Lead and Supervisor,
and as a Supervisor in Round Tops. For the
Larry Nyhus — Displays last eight years, Larry has worked in R&D,
Originally from Vining, MN, Larry moved where he enjoys seeing all the new product
to Warroad for a job at Marvin; his first Marvin offers. He’s thankful to many people
job was loading trucks. Since then, he has
held Department Senior and Leadperson throughout his employment, including the people he’s worked with
positions on the Loading Dock, and currently and worked for, as well as the Marvin family for being so good to
works in Displays, where he has been a employees and providing stable employment over the years. He
Leadperson for 14 years. comments, “You just don’t find nicer people that care for each other
He likes collaborating with his coworkers than you do here at Marvin.”
Larry and his wife, Judy, have two daughters: Janelle Reed and
on a variety of assignments. He was influenced by Bob Marvin, Jolene Froese. They also have six grandchildren: Alex, Isaac, Chloe,
who Larry says gave him a chance as well as direction when he Carson, Mason and Gatlin. In his free time, he enjoys keeping up
most needed it. with his grandchildren’s sports including hockey, basketball and
Larry and his wife, Janet, have four children: Amber (Lansdell), baseball. He also likes to hunt and volunteer at his church.
Maria, Jordan and Susanah. They have six grandchildren: Issac,
Ethan and Aaron Lansdell, and Marik, Axyl and Norah Nyhus.
Larry enjoys spending time outdoors – gardening, cutting wood,
hunting, fishing and relaxing at his shack in the woods.

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Kevin Thompson — Customer Service Jeffery Hodgson — Ultimate Casement
After graduating from Roseau High School, Jeffery has worked in a variety of departments
Kevin Thompson made the proclamation that here at Marvin, from UCA to Accounting. He
he wasn’t going to come back to the area! has now spent the last four years serving as the
But, after obtaining his degree from Bemidji Hardwood Coordinator in UCA. The most
State, he came back almost immediately. He enjoyable part of his employment is being
applied at both Polaris and Marvin, and made able to work closely with and helping others.
an internal commitment to whoever called first. Jeffery holds a fond memory of the time he
Fortunately, Marvin called first and he’s been got to go on the Key West trip with Darby and

employed here ever since. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Joan. His biggest inspiration over the years has been Gary Daniels,
Administration, he started in the Special Calcs department in 1987. whose honesty and integrity allowed him to do great things both
After that he moved over to the Corporate Office, where he has personally and for Marvin as a company. Jeffery offers this advice
held a variety of positions including Quoting/Technical Support, for his coworkers, “You have two choices when you come to work
Support Services Supervisor and Manager in Architectural. For the each day; you can have a poor attitude or you can have an attitude
past ten years, Kevin has been a Project Manager for Customer of joy and thanksgiving. Choose the second and celebrate life!”
Service. In his role, he also gets to train new associates coming Jeffery has six children: Nathaniel, Noah, Jeremiah, Jeffery Jr.,
onto team, and he enjoys getting to know them, being a part of Jacques and Morgan and three step-children: Elizabeth Yoder,
their development and witnessing their career growth, from Eric Willems, and Katherine Willems. Between he and his wife, the
apprehensive and hesitant to confident and decisive. family also shares more than 20 grandchildren. In his free time,
He’s worked with many great managers and coworkers and he Jeffery enjoys fishing and vegetable gardening. Should he get the
wishes he could name them all. Dianne Whaley stands out for hiring chance, he would like to go to Costa Rica for some marlin fishing
him initially and helping him get started at Marvin. Judy Landin was and a few weeks of relaxation.
a key influence as well; she always offered feedback, support and Jeff Hamm — Displays
encouragement to him along the way.
Kevin and his wife of 38 years, Laurie, have three children: Jenna Jeff grew up in Oklee, MN. He has worked
(Levi) Olson, Jeremy (Abby) and Erin. They have two grandsons, in a few different positions during his time at
Henry and Theodore Olson. He is currently serving his fifth term Marvin. Originally in XL sanding to painting
on the Warroad City Council, and he is also part of the Warroad for Displays, Jeff has spent the last 20 years
Planning/Zoning, Public Safety and Utility Commissions, as well as building booths in Displays. He truly enjoys
the Joint Rec Committee. He enjoys working in his yard at home, the crew he works with and the assortment of
puttering around the garage and playing drums for the Woodland things they build together. An added perk to
Bible Church worship team. his job is the different places they get to travel
to set up the displays.
Dave Poole — Signature Jeff and his wife, Brenda, have three children: Jorden, Jarvis and
Originally from Williston, ND, Dave moved Jenna. They also have two grandchildren, Alaina and Autumn.
to the Warroad area to work, as well as enjoy Jeff enjoys ice fishing, watching Nascar, going to the races in
the outdoor activities this area offers such Greenbush, hunting and ATV-riding.
as hunting and fishing. He is educated as a Jay Pelland — Facility Engineering
wood craft technician as well as in computer Jay grew up in Loman, a small town about
technology. His first position was as a Frame 80 miles east of Warroad. After graduating
Nailer in Wood Casemaster. He’s also worked with a degree in Industrial Technology from
in the Glassroom, 5/4 – 6/4 Assembly, and the University of North Dakota, he wanted to
work in Northern Minnesota. Warroad was
finally in Signature, where he’s worked in Machining for the last 17 just the place. Jay started at Marvin in Tilt Turns,
years. Dave enjoys the people he works with. Dave wishes to extend followed by a couple of years in Manufacturing
his thanks to all his coworkers for their hard work and dedication to Services and then Engineering. He then
Bill Marvin’s vision for this company. worked in Wood Processing for seven years before his current
Dave and his wife, Julie, have two children: Emily Bagne and Carl. position in Facility Engineering.
They have one grandchild, Jacoby. In his free time, Dave likes to Many of Jay’s past managers greatly influenced his success in
hunt and fish. He is also an EMT for his career. They encouraged him to pursue opportunities for
CHI Lake Wood Health. Another advancement and helped him reach these goals.
one of Dave’s passions is running. On Jay and his wife Janell have three children: Cassidy, Ashley
April 17, he ran the Boston Marathon and Hunter. Jay likes to spend his free time hunting, fishing
and he also participated in the and woodworking.
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Marvin Windows and Doors running
for charity on behalf of the Minnesota
Children’s Hospital.

George Hultgren — Field Service Betty Otto — Ultimate Casemaster
A permanent resident of Karlstad, MN, George Betty first started work at Marvin in 1976. This is
completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Business her third time back, as she had to leave to care
Education, and took a job at Marvin working in for her mother and then to care for her children
Round Top frame bending. George has been a for a few years. She has always been glad that
Lead Person/Manager in Transportation/Field she had such a stable job that provides many
Service for 19 years. He received the Award of benefits for her and her family. The biggest
Excellence in January 2016. changes Betty has experienced in her time at
When George looks back at his career at Marvin is the amount of processes that are now

Marvin, he considers the morning of Tuesday, March 10, 1987 – automated in the plant. The people who have influenced her most
his very first day – as one of his best memories. Another favorite are Bill Marvin for his hard work and respect for his employees and
moment was his 30th anniversary party held in Field Service. He Sam Johnson who knew how to listen to his employees. Others who
is thankful for his manager in the Round Top bending department, impacted her include David Corneliusen who was a hard-working
as well as one of his professors in the Business Division at Mayville straight-shooter, Neil Cole for his balanced leadership style, both
State College, both of whom helped George succeed in his career. strict and compassionate, and Yogi Koble who is quick to praise
George is involved in his community in many ways. He works part- and possesses a sense of humor which lightens up the work days
time at a local gas station, is on a Pastoral Call committee and helps
usher at his church, served eight years as part of the Karlstad City Kay Gustafson — SDLs
Council and has since been elected to another four-year term as After growing up in Badger, MN, Kay
a councilperson. In addition to all of this, George helps tend an graduated with a degree Business
annual community garden. Microcomputers and took three years of
classes in Business Manufacturing. She began
Duane Horras — Truck Driver in Wood Casemaster – Hardware, and has
Growing up on a farm north of Williams, worked in various other departments including
Duane originally started at Marvin to make in Frames and Sash within Wood Casemaster,
some money during the summer while in Technical Publications, Scheduling, ETOs, and
college. He worked in Double Hung for two
years before moving to the Loading Dock for SDLs where she currently works.
a year. For the last 27 years, Duane has been Kay enjoys the responsibility of high quality that comes with her job.
driving truck for Marvin. She thanks Roxanne Crawford for teaching her that she could do
One accomplishment that he values highly anything she set her mind to in her career.
Kay and her husband David have two children: Melissa (Matt)
to this day is his Supervisory Leadership Associates degree that Thompson and Kelly (Cassie). They have five grandchildren:
he obtained at Marvin by taking classes at night for four years. Madison and McKenzie Thompson, and Kolden, Danika and Alex.
Duane appreciates all the people who helped him in this process, Kay likes spending time with her family and her dogs, Charlie Pryde
especially those who adjusted their own schedules so he could and Gomer Ann, and listening to classic country music.
get this degree.
Duane looks up to his step-dad Carl Olson, who worked as a Cari Olson — Wood Processing
dispatcher for years. He also gives credit to every lead driver he Cari grew up in Thief River Falls. After living
has worked with, stating that without the knowledge he has learned briefly in Connecticut, she moved back
from each of them, he wouldn’t be the driver he is today. to Minnesota and got a job at Marvin in
Duane and his wife, Wendy, have two children: Alex and Alyssa, and Casemaster Clad Department. She began on
three stepchildren: Zachary, Erik and Mattias Jessen. Duane likes the sash side, applying and pounding rolled-
to hunt, fish, snowmobile, ride ATV, take long walks in the woods, form aluminum. She received her Associates
and have bonfires. Duane also prefers Warroad best compared to degree in Manufacturing Engineering
traveling anywhere; he’s traveled pretty much everywhere in the Technology and her Bachelors in Technology
United States, but he loves to come home.
Management, both while working at Marvin. After holding positions
in Winterseal, WUDH, and Quality, Cari became the Facilitator in
Wood Processing.
Receiving the Award of Excellence and the President’s Award
was one of Cari’s most memorable moments. She has also been
impacted by her current boss, Kermit Jensen, who Cari says has
always believed in and guided her throughout her career.
Cari and her husband, Troy, have a daughter, Kaitlyn, and a
son-in-law, Trent. They also have three grandchildren: Brady,
Addison and Cole.

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Brian Marty — Wood Processing Brad Baumann — Enterprise Risk Management
A few years after his high school graduation in Originally from Grafton, Brad came to Marvin
Clearbrook, MN, Brian moved to Warroad for after earning an Engineering Degree from
career opportunities. He started on the shop NDSU. Under Keith Landin, Brad’s first job
floor in Round Tops and has moved through was within Engineering. From there, he has
multiple jobs in the plant before he settled in been one of the pioneers of many new facets
Wood Processing, where he still is today. In his of company growth. He transitioned into the
first few years at Marvin, Brian enjoyed seeing Safety and Environmental department, later
the final product of all his hard work. Now his became the Environmental Manager in Risk

favorite part of his job is the versatility of his position and the people Management, then transferred into his current position as the
that he gets to work with. There is no single person that has been an Environmental Manager in what was the newly created Enterprise
inspiration in Brian’s career, but he would like to thank his coworkers Risk Management department in 2013. Brad enjoys keeping up
for all the inspiration they have shared with him over the years. with the challenge of ever changing government environmental
Brian has four children: Elizabeth (Andrew), Brian Jr., Alexander regulations as they impact Marvin’s manufacturing facilities and
and Catherine. He also has two beautiful grandchildren named knowing that his work impacts a higher good. He and his family are
Brian III and Layla. Brian has taken a multitude of educational appreciative for the opportunity to work for Marvin because of their
courses offered through Marvin including EMS Training courses, strong ethics and desire to “do the right thing.”
Marvin Management 101, ISO 900, Master Planning, Microsoft Brad has one step-daughter, Carissa Kittelson, and one daughter,
Office, and Hyster Operator. When he gets the chance, he enjoys Sara Baumann, with his wife Brenda. They also have three
most outdoor sports year-round, woodworking, and spending grandchildren, Charleigh, Ava and Kendall. From NDSU, Brad
time with family. earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering and a
Minor in Business Administration. Spare time includes spending
Brian Larson — Signature time with family (including Golden Retrievers), doing yard work,
Brian grew up in rural Warren, MN, and came fishing, involvement with hockey and volunteering with several
to the area looking for stable employment. organizations and events. These include the Warroad Arena
After graduating from Warren High School, Board, coaching hockey and being a high school team manager,
he attended Northland Technical College the Warroad Estates Landowners Association, Zion Lutheran
in East Grand Forks for Auto/Truck/Tractor Church, and others.
Mechanics and joined the Marvin team in Rip
& Cut. His time there was short, and he moved Brad Woodward — Research & Development
to the WPPG Warehouse area, where after Brad grew up in a small, rural town in North
Dakota. After moving to Warroad and hearing
a year, he became the Department Senior and then Warehouse of a job opening at Marvin, Brad made a
Lead. While in Wood Processing he also took care of Integrity phone call, drove five hours, submitted an
shipping. Brian has also been the lead person for Hardwoods, application, interviewed and was hired all in
Salvage department and Traps/Magnum Sash. He currently the same day. He received his Bachelors of
works as the lead in the Signature Casing area, where he’s been Manufacturing Management through the
for just about four years. The best part about his job is getting the Marvin education program, and has held
opportunity to work with some of the most unique casing options
the company has to offer. several positions throughout his 30 years with the company. Brad
Brian and his wife, Denise, have two grown children, Eric and worked in Round Tops for over six years. Then, he moved to R&D
Cameron. In his free time, he likes to take cross-country motorcycle where he is currently Product Development Manager.
trips, snowmobile, go fishing and work on old cards and tractors. Brad credits his parents and grandparents for instilling in him a solid
work ethic, and encouraged him to always go after what he wanted.
Bill Glass — Ultimate Casement He also credits the many mentors throughout his career for his
Originally from Angus, MN, Bill moved to success. Brad enjoys the challenges and diversity he experiences at
the Warroad area for work in 1987. Before Marvin, as well as the people he works with. These all contribute to
doing so, he received an Auto Body degree the reason he enjoys going to work each day.
from Thief River Falls AVTI. When he started Brad and his wife, Dawn, have six children: Stephanie, Derek, Zach,
at Marvin, he worked in Maintenance, and Ryan, Kelsey, and Joshua. They also have seven grandchildren:
stayed in that department for 20 years. For the Lane, twins Emma and Evie, Sophia, Mason, Shea and Callum.
last ten years, he’s worked as an AM Tech for In his free time, Brad likes to be outdoors playing golf, fishing,
the Ultimate Casement department. hunting and traveling.

Bill enjoys working with all the different people he interacts with
each day. Milo Stewart and Leon Dewitt, both now passed, were
key influences on Bill’s career.
Bill has two children: Amanda Burke and Garrett Glass.

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Brian Shannon – Wood Processing Mike Seidel — SDLs
Growing up in Hoople, ND, Brian moved Mike was born in Nebraska, moved to
to the Warroad area after getting out of the Newfolden, MN, when he was young, and
Navy. He began in Casemaster Assembly and graduated high school from Marshall County
throughout the years has worked in almost Central in Newfolden in 1973. He moved to
every department in the plant. For the last the Warroad area for better job opportunities
two years, Brian has worked as a Moulder in 1987. When he started at Marvin, he worked
Operator in Wood Processing, where he in Bows & Bays, and has also worked on jamb
enjoys staying busy feeding and setting up the extensions during the earlier part of his career.

moulders. His fondest memory from his employment with Marvin For the last 17 years, Mike has been the Cushman driver for SDL
was his first full week on the job because the learning opportunities Specials, but he also delivers products all over the plant.
were endless and everything was fresh and exciting. Mike is always impressed by how our workforce comes together
Brian’s grandparents have inspired him most throughout his career. to help out their fellow employees by donating or participating in
They were born before the Great Depression and truly understood silent auctions. He’s had many excellent coworkers and has learned
what tough times looked like. From them, he learned the value of something from each of them.
perseverance and hard work. His advice to his fellow coworkers Mike and his wife, Dorothy, have two children: Joshua (Angie)
would be to always be open to learning new things. and Ryan. They have six grandchildren: Kailyn, Jaidah, Madelyn,
Brian served in the U.S Navy from 1986 to 1987, where he Daeson, Brylee and Brynlee. In his free time, Mike enjoys fishing,
worked as a jet engine mechanic. He is an avid gamer and enjoys hunting and spending time with his grandkids.
target shooting.
Delano Cleven – Tilt Turns
Lorie Hunter — Technical Publications Originally from Warroad, Delano began Tilt
Lorie grew up north of Badger, and her first job Turns and has worked there for 30 years. He’s
at Marvin was in Casemaster. Over the years, covered in other departments when help was
Lorie has worked in ADL, Scheduling, the needed, but his primary job has been cutting
Corporate Office, and Special Calculations. parts and setting up windows for packaging
She now works in Technical Publications as a within Tilt Turns. Some of his best memories
Technical Writer, where she enjoys all the nice include the tour groups that come through;
people that she is surrounded by. Delano enjoys showing the groups how
Lorie’s best memory was during her time in
windows are made and answering questions they have. Delano’s
Special Calculations. She worked with Rollie Amundson and Mike main career influence was his father, who worked hard to provide
Lisell in a small area that was kind of secluded; however, despite this for his family. His favorite part of the job is that he gets to complete
feeling, Lorie recalls this feeling of family while working there. During many tasks throughout the window making process.
her employment, Lorie has received the Award of Excellence twice. Delano and his wife, Kathy, have three children: Joshua, Bryan, and
When asked who she looks up to, Lorie named Rollie Amundson, Kayla Cleven Geisler. They also have three grandchildren. Delano
stating, “He is a very smart man, very patient and kind. He has enjoys hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, watching
taught me so much over the years and is one of my best friends.” hockey and football, and helping at church.
Lorie and her husband, Tim, have two daughters: Tabitha Cadmus
and Toneal Pederson. They also have four grandchildren: Stanley Hazelton – Maintenance
Aiden Hunter-Pederson, Rylan Pederson, Violet Cadmus, and Stanley came to Warroad at the suggestion
Persephone Cadmus. Lorie enjoys photography along with fishing, of his wife, who was originally from Pitt. Over
camping and traveling with her husband. time, Stanley has worked in Wood Processing,
SDL, and Maintenance; he is currently an
AM Tech in Maintenance. He enjoys getting
to work with different people and learning
new things each day. His best memories
from Marvin include working with his son

and showing him numerous aspects of the job, like setting up new
machines. Stanley’s advice to his coworkers is simple, “Come to
work and do your best.”
Stanley and his wife, Nancy, have four children: Nickol (Chris)
Madariaga, Shawvane (Rachel), Tillie (Dean) Thompson and Nick
(Amanda). They also have 11 grandchildren: Lane, Sam, Lauren,
Joe, Zack, Amber, Magen, Lucy, Jose, Michael and Jack. Stanley
has participated on the board of his church, and he enjoys hunting
and fishing, as well as cutting firewood and visiting the cabin that he
and his wife have in Northome.

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2 5 Ye a r s o f S e r v i c e

Jeff Johnson — Information Systems Tracy Ostby — Information Systems
Originally from Warroad, Jeff started at Tracy received his Architectural Drafting and
Marvin when he was just 16 years old, helping Design degree from Thief River Falls Area
to pick up ditches on a cold spring day. In high Vocational Technical Institute after growing up
school, Jeff spent summers working in Double in Roseau, MN. His first position at Marvin was
Hung, and when he was a senior, he interned Drafter/Illustrator in Technical Publications.
with the IS department. After earning degrees Currently, Tracy works as CAD Systems
in Computer Science and Economics, he Administrator for Marvin Companies, which
returned to Marvin working full time in IS. he has done for about 18 years.

Currently, he works as Manager, IS Security, and he’s been serving Tracy’s career has been most impacted by his high school and
in this role for over two years. college Architectural Drafting instructors, who laid the foundation
Jeff is appreciative of his coworkers and recalls some successful for what he continues to do today. At Marvin, he has been influenced
major system upgrades that occurred and were cause for serious by his Tech Pubs supervisor, Barb Clay, as well as Jerry Ziprich,
celebration for the IS team. His advice to fellow coworkers: “It is Jannette Mosher and Rick Corneliusen in Information Systems.
better to try something, see if it works, and move forward than it Tracy enjoys playing golf and volunteering for various sports-related
is to just talk about it.” Bill Marvin was a great inspiration to him events in his community. He is a board member for Roseau Youth
throughout his career noting, “He always did what mattered to the Hockey, umpire for MSHSL baseball and softball, and broadcaster
company and the employees.” for high school hockey on local radio stations as well as Minnesota
Jeff and his wife, Jenn have two children: Doug and Ted. Believe it or Sports Broadcast Network.
not, one of his main hobbies outside of work is computers. Brenda Baumann — Community Development

Wayne Jensen — Wood Processing In October 2016, Brenda began a new role as
Wayne grew up in Northome, MN and moved Senior Manager of Community Development –
to the Warroad area after making a few fishing a role that aligns the company’s purpose – to
trips to Lake of the Woods and putting in an enrich the spaces and places where we live and
application at Marvin on his brother’s referral. work with focus on the community of Warroad.
Wayne has been in Wood Processing in some One of the first initiatives was to create a
position or another for the entirety of his career community coworking space called the
here; he’s been an edge gluer and fingerjointer, Discovery and Development Hub located
worked with the optimizers, and for the last on Lake Street, with offices shared with the
Chamber of Commerce. The most enjoyable part of Brenda’s role
12 years or so, he’s been driving forklift in Building 5. He enjoys is being able to utilize her skills in facilitation, strategic planning and
unloading truck, hauling material all over the plant and getting to marketing, communication, and project management and apply
know all the truck drivers. Ken Pickar has been a key influence on them in the community. Her first job in Tours and Training was
his career, noting, “We’ve become good friends, and he always the foundation that provided many opportunities for her career.
communicates my tasks each day.” Brenda encourages all her coworkers to look for the opportunities
Wayne and his wife, Jenna, have one daughter, Emily. They also presented by challenges and try out creative approaches. Reach
have one grandchild, Ivan. Wayne loves the outdoors, spending his out to those who have expertise you’d like to learn from and
free time deer hunting, duck hunting, fishing and gardening. never stop learning.
Brenda and her husband, Brad, have two daughters – Sara and
Kim Krueger — Scheduling Carissa (Reid) Kittelson. They also have three granddaughters:
Kim’s family moved to Roseau, MN, when she Charleigh, Ava and Kendall. Before coming to work at Marvin
was eight years old. She received a degree in Windows and Doors, Brenda graduated from UND with a degree
Photography from Willmar Technical College in Information Management and later attended the University of
and began at Marvin working summers in St. Thomas where she received a Master’s Degree in Business
Wood Processing. When she started full-time, Administration. In her free time, she truly enjoys spending time
she worked in Round Tops, SDL Specials, as with her family and remaining actively involved in the community.
a Facilitator and then in Purchasing before her Brenda would love to travel all 50 states as a “professional” tourist
current position in Machine Scheduling, where to learn and explore what makes each unique!

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get products out to the departments in a timely manner.
Kim and her husband Brian have two children, Ben and Amanda.
Her hobbies include photography, hunting, shooting sports and
spending time with her family.

Kilamphong Kounlavong — Ultimate Casement Jodi Stomberg — Tours & Training
Kilam grew up in Laos and moved to the Born and raised in Warroad, Jodi attended
United States in 1991. His first job held at college at Moorhead for two years followed
Marvin was painting in the XL department, by one year at the University of North Dakota.
followed by positions in CUDH and CUCA. When she first started at Marvin, Jodi worked
Kilam has been a frame nailer in CUCA for in Double Hung Glazing, and she continued
about eight years. He received the Award in Winterseal bundling and scheduling. After
of Excellence in 2008 because of his ability a few years off to stay home with her children,
to learn numerous processes quickly and Jodi returned to Marvin in Tours and Training,
efficiently. In his time with the company, he has where she has been for 25 years. In this time,

most enjoyed celebrating his years of service. Jodi received the Employee of the Month award in April 2000 and
Kilam has a daughter, Nalirath, and a son, Lucky. He has the Award of Excellence in August 2006.
two grandchildren: Macklin and Kinsley. In his free time, he Jodi is honored to have her family picture displayed in the Marvin
enjoys hunting, fishing and helping out at the Lao temple. museum. She notes that Frank Marvin influenced her career, giving
her good advice and things to think about over the years.
Khan Sengsouvanna — Ultimate Casement Jodi and her husband, Rod, have four children: Derek, Deserai
After growing up in Laos, Khan moved to (Chad) Gerlach, Brent (Kelly), and Kayla (Cody) Kofstad. They
Minneapolis at the age of 15. She came to share seven grandchildren: Treyton, Shelby, Kian, Camden, Callen,
Warroad in 1988 because her uncle worked Paisley and Cecelia. Jodi loves spending time with her grandchildren
here and there were great opportunities for and being at the cabin. She also enjoys four-wheeling, fishing,
her family. Starting her employment at Marvin making syrup, being outdoors, sewing, embroidery and reading.
in XL, Khan has moved through a couple
departments and has now spent the last nine Jeremy Janson — Home Center
years working in Ultimate Casement. She Jeremy first started at the old Hardware Store
as a general clerk. From there he managed
enjoys working with great people and having wonderful bosses the plumbing and heating department. When
who make her job easier to do. the Hardware Store transitioned into the
Khan and her husband, Somphone, have three children: Tina Home Center, Jeremy started managing the
Daoheuang, Michelle (Greg) Wyckoff, and Lucky. Together they Appliance and Fireplace department where
also have five grandchildren; Jada, Christian, Gavin, Grayer and he has been the department manager for ten
Myla. Khan enjoys gardening in the summer, ice fishing in the winter years. His favorite part of his job is helping
and spending time with her family. customers with their projects and making sure

Jon Cole — Home Center they find the products they need. The best memory of Jeremy’s
Jon was born and raised in Warroad and career was the transition into the new Home Center. His biggest
worked summers at the lumber yard starting inspiration was Jack Marvin, who was honest, generous, and always
in 1984. He has a business management told it how it was.
degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and Jeremy and his wife, Jennifer, have two children: Katelyn and Jarrett.
a history degree from Bemidji State. In 1992, Jeremy’s favorite hobbies include watching his kids’ sporting events
Jon started full-time at the home center. He’s and going to their family cabin in the summer.
been the General Manager since 1997.
The best part of his job is helping all the

customers who come in with various home projects. He credits
his father and Jack Marvin as being key influences on his career.
They both served as mentors who taught him the value of
honesty and hard work.
Jon and his wife, Angela, have four children: Jade, Cooper, Nelson
and Tayanna. The kids keep Jon and Angela busy with their
various activities and sports. Jon enjoys being outdoors, hunting,
fishing and camping.

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Jason Alten — Maintenance David Wilmo — Wood Processing
Jason grew up in Skime, MN and started Working at Marvin has been a good
at Marvin in the Casemaster department experience all-around for David, who came
after high school. After holding positions in to Warroad after attending college in Ely, MN.
National Field Service and Round Tops, Jason David works in Wood Processing and has
continued his career in Maintenance. While spent 22 years as a machine operator. The
working in Round Tops, he received the Award best part for him is working with the variety of
of Excellence. Currently, Jason enjoys problem wood and machines. David’s best advice to his
solving and being able to watch projects coworkers is this: “Don’t quit when the going

progress and be successful. His best memory in his 25 years with gets tough – persevere!”
the company was meeting his wife, Michelle, almost 16 years ago. During his time in Ely, David attended Vermillion Community
Jason encourages his coworkers to defend what they know is best College and earned a degree in forestry. He enjoys hiking, canoeing
for the company and its customers. He is particularly fond of Paul and spending time outside.
Marvin’s current message: “Win, Grow, Think Differently.”
Jason and his wife, Michelle, have two children: Chelsey and Darrin Brandli — Ultimate Casement
Destinay. In his free time, he enjoys his hobby farm and hunting. Darrin Brandli is a Warroad native, who
Once his daughters have both graduated, Jason and his wife are before joining the Marvin team, worked for
planning to spend a few weeks in Alaska – their dream vacation! A&R Roofing out of Fargo, the company that
installed the rubber roof on the plant and at
Dean Rourk — Information Systems the airport hangar for Marvin in Warroad.
Because his father was in the Air Force, When he started at Marvin, he worked with
Dean has lived in many different places. bent glass and curved units for three years.
He graduated from high school in West He’s also worked on the Loading Dock, in
Germany, and has lived in five states and
five countries. He received his Associates Maintenance, SDLs, XL and most recently in UCA, where he’s
Degree in Information Management from worked since the creation of that department. Darrin credits two of
the University of North Dakota, and his his uncles for being key influences in his life, one for teaching him
Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Management at the ins and outs of a construction business and the other for helping
him make sound financial decisions.
the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Dean has worked in several Darrin has a daughter, Victoria Rose. In his free time, Darrin enjoys
departments at Marvin: Manufacturing, Sales Support Technology fixing and remodeling his cabin property, and loves to go hunting.
and IS. He has been a SalesForce Developer for the past three
years and has been in IS for 15 years. Dean fondly remembers the Craig Levenhagen — Winterseal
nights when Bill Marvin would walk around at work and stop to chat After completing tech school for architectural
about a variety of topics, from sports to the weather. drafting and working a few short-term jobs,
Kermit Jensen, in the ICIM group in Manufacturing, had a profound Craig started at Marvin in 1992. For over 19
impact on Dean’s career. Dean has always admired his constant years, he worked in R&D and participated in a
positive attitude and outlook on the day. variety of notable projects. He was the primary
Dean and his wife Sheri have three children: Kyle, Alex and Ella. drafts person on the SDL implementation
They also have four grandchildren: Rylen, Hudson, Aubray and project and worked on a new hardware
Cali. Dean enjoys woodworking, deer hunting, fishing, camping system on Casemaster French units and Clad
and various sports. He also helps out with baseball, hockey and at Magnum Tilt Turns. He also worked closely
Zion Lutheran Church.
with Dave Carlson on the design, development and drafting of
the Integrity Round Top window. For over five years, Craig has
been in Winterseal, where he works in metal cutting. Tim Stoll was
a key influence on his career; Tim interviewed him for the drafting
position in R&D and was the first face he met from Marvin which left
a lasting impression.
Craig and his wife, Cindy, have two daughters: Heather Goroski
and Elizabeth. Heather and her husband, Mike, live in Warren, MN,
and have two children, Julia and Cody. Elizabeth works at Marvin
in the Coatings department. Craig enjoys photography, deer
hunting, fishing, gardening and working on small mechanic and
carpentry projects.

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Aaron Stoskopf — Facility Engineering Michael Trott — Quality
On his birthday, Aaron called Frank Marvin After getting engaged, Michael made
after Frank’s son, Dan, told him to call and the decision to apply to Marvin based on
inquire about a job. While they were on the recommendations from friends who were
phone, Frank contacted Randy Black and told in the area. The first department Michael
him that Aaron would be coming in to work worked in was Winterseal—fast-forward about
the very next day. After six summers on the seven years he applied for the newly opened
loading dock, he went full-time for two years Department Coordinator position. A few
and transferred over to Maintenance for more schedule changes and position changes after
than 20 years, until getting the opportunity
that found Michael in the Quality Technician position covering the
to work for Keith Landin in Facility Engineering. Aaron has now CMPG, where he is currently working. The best part of his job is
been in Facility Engineering for over two years. He gets to travel the variety, the challenge, and the ability to make a difference! There
around the facility and get out from behind his computer often to have been many great memories for Michael, including working
see a variety of people, which is where some of his best memories with the teams bringing new equipment into UCA and getting to fly
come from. The biggest inspirations in Aaron’s career have been for the first time when going to test out the equipment. His advice
Vernon Landin who taught him a lot, stayed patient, and was is, “No matter what job you may have, strive to be better than the
never afraid to reach out a helping hand and Lois Thiessen who best – even if you already are.”
taught him everything he needed to know to take over her position Michael and his wife, Shelly, have eight children: Tray Detorre
when she retired. (Dustin), Aaron (Julie), Jason, Emily, Melissa, Laura, David and
Aaron and his wife, Paulette, have two children: Mercedes and Isaac. Nathan (deceased). They share two grandchildren, Cecillia
Prior to starting at Marvin full time, he spent three years studying and Samuel. Michael’s hobbies include studying the Christian
at UMD. His hobbies and interests include all Minnesota sports, Apologetics, volunteering as a coach for the Home School Panthers
hunting, and fishing. He has volunteered as a coach for both of his Soccer Junior team and working with the AWANA club.
kids in all their sports until middle school. If he could go anywhere
in the world, he says he would go anywhere his wife wants to go!
Because a happy wife is the key to a happy life.

Looking Back on 2017

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Award of Excellence History of Cash Profit Sharing

A sincere thank you to the employees who have gone Year Employees Profit Sharing
above and beyond in their roles and made significant 1957. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,910
contributions to improve processes, customer satisfaction, 1958. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,936
1959. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,985
quality, safety and our work environment this year. 1960. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,262
1961 - 1962. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .None
1963. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,055
2017 Award of Excellence Recipients 1964. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,371
1965. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,178
1966. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,365
Elizabeth Aasen Judy Larson 1967. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $124,431
Ron Anderson Matthew Leadley 1968. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $127,140
Loren Arveson 1969. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $181,178
Chris Bouley Conni Lucca 1970. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $226,229
Mike England Jeff Ludolph 1971. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $252,842
Adam Erdmann Rachel Marty 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375,699
Brian Erickson Janet Moen 1973. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$552,651
Bonnie Muggli 1974. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400,823
Tim Fast Darrell Nelson 1975. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 755. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $444,148
Brian Fay Dustin Olson 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $838,380
Keith Fischer Norman Olson 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,261
Cindy Gaddie Jackie Oslund 1978. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 944. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,449,863
Adam Geisler Natalie Otterson 1979. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 918. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,551,363
Mark Gibson Rosie Otto 1980. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 882 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,271,747
Sam Gist Mark Pahlen 1981. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 860. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,538,499
Tony Groenhoff Tim Pearson 1982. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 878. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,932,732
Justin Halvarson Deborah Perusse 1983. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1227. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,957,996
Mike Harder Brent Peterson 1984. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1738. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,673,670
Rachel Hazelton Barbara Ramirez 1985. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1862. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,480,793
Mark Hergott Sandra Robb 1986. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,082,68
Sherrie Hodgson Tawnee Runnels 1987. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2682. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,671,354
Jeff Hoffman Wally Simmons 1988. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2857. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,224,354
Shane Horner David Solar 1989. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2909. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,014,820
Kay Huston Josh Sunsdahl 1990. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3056. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,766,419
Jenna Kendrick Nick Swanson 1991. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,050,816
Alex Keophet Donnie Thompson 1992. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2874. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,700,000
Shawn Kimble Polly Vickaryous 1993. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2672. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,556,910
Sara Kompelien Dennis Warnke 1994. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2942 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,668,496
Andrew Krank Cindy Welin 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2873 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,240,000
Amanda Larson Sythan Xaynhachack 1996. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,117,886
1997. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500,000
1998. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .None
1999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3127*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,891,579
2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3312*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,818,218
2001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3488*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,229,324
2002. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3358*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,959,416
2003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3305*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,191,689
2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3521*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,945,337
2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3573*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,298,662
2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3504*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,718,239
2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3479*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,107,963
Grafton 2017 Award of Excellence Recipients 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3381*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,384,099

Audrey Dawson Delilah Reyes 2009 - 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .None
Sonya Garza Bradley Ruhland 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2573*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $799,379
Nick Mathern Chad Satterlund 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2769*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,294,622
Andrea Solberg 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2807*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,329,276
Timothy McDonald 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2804*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,423,733
Duane Pic Barb Tanke 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2810*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,301,067
2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __________
Josefina Ramirez Sub Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $245,937,846

*Includes Warroad, Eagan, Grafton and Baker employees.

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