Cross Grain - July 2018

CROSS GRAIN
July 2018 Vol. 45 No. 7

PLEATED HOUSE

ARCHITECT: Sebastian Schmaling
FIRM: Johnsen Schmaling Architects
PRODUCTS USED: Ultimate Casement,
Contemporary Corner, Sliding Patio Door,
Ultimate Lift and Slide

Best in Show & Best Contemporary Winner
2018 Architects Challenge

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Tammy Dejno – Customer Service Tim Huerd – Round Tops

Tammy has been an irreplaceable leader, con- Tim goes the extra mile to ensure the reduc-
sistently taking on substantial workloads and tion of waste by brainstorming new ways to
striving to complete her work efficiently and salvage material and improve the bending
with a pleasant personality. Even during busy process. His suggestion to use thicker covers
times operating under high-stakes circum- on the bending molds rather than blocks
stances, she never lets the pressure affect her allows for a reduced number of clamps,
positive attitude toward her customers or her which speeds up production and lessens
coworkers. Additionally, her vast knowledge and leadership skills wear and tear on wrists and arms. His willingness to help shows
make her a valuable resource that her coworkers can count on. when training new employees and moving to other areas to make
certain production needs are met. His patience, organizational
Mike Haggan – Maintenance skills, and positive attitude make him an incredibly valuable asset
in Round Tops.
Mike has improved quality and productivity by
working tirelessly to ensure the #15 Moulder Jason McQueen – Wood Processing
machine in Wood Processing is running at
optimal levels. He recently manufactured a Jason has increased customer satisfaction by
device of his own design out of aluminum to ensuring the profiles from the #16 machine in
replace a 40-year old mounting mechanism Wood Processing are consistent and of high
for a chipbreaker. His solution eliminated any quality. He is dedicated to decreasing waste
movement, which has had a dramatic positive impact on quality and streamlining processes. A recent example
by vastly reducing defects. His determination to improve the of this was when he proposed placing anoth-
efficiency of machines — as well as his ability to think differently er header on the #16 machine to limit pulling.
when identifying equipment performance solutions — is greatly As a result, the CUDH-NG Stile part that the team used to dread
appreciated by his coworkers. running is now one with little issues. As a cell leader, he improves
communications within his department through frequent updates
on his cell’s board to ensure everyone is kept up-to-date.

EHS Employees Visit Recycling Facilities

by: Heather Hahn, EHS Specialist

Earlier this spring Marvin Environmental Additionally, our team visited Liberty
Health and Safety (EHS) staff visited the Papers, Inc. in Becker, MN, a facility that
Quality Polymers facility in Osceola, WI, an accepts Marvin cardboard bales and
organization that pays Marvin per pound of recycles them into paper. A hydrapulper
plastic film scrap bales that would otherwise mixes water and old corrugated containers
have been paid to be disposed of at a land- to form a pulp slurry, which then goes
fill. Quality Polymers shreds the plastic bale through contaminant removal processes.
into plastic “fluff,” which is then melted and A thickener is then added, and the stock is
put through a press to form plastic pellets, sent to a disk refiner and the pulp and water
as shown to the left. The final product is mixture is sprayed onto a moving screen
sold to home improvement stores, who to remove the water. Next, it moves to a
turn the pellets into other products such
as lawn edging. Continued on page 7

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THIS IS MODERN

The industry gets a sneak peek at Marvin Modern

Team members from across Marvin the sleek lines, symmetry and advanced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the
recently wrapped up a trip to New York new material that Marvin Modern will Performing Arts and Princeton University.
City, where for the first time ever, a preview bring to market.
of Marvin Modern was unveiled to key Through conversations with key industry
audiences at the American Institute of At an exclusive event, a limited group of magazines, we shared the news of the
Architects Conference, at an exclusive residential and commercial architects upcoming Marvin Modern launch with a
event, and through a selective first joined us at a sophisticated loft in Manhat- carefully-selected group of editors at our
look for the media. tan for an introduction to the product line. most important trade magazines. Early
Hosted by Paul Marvin, the evening event articles have already posted, and we’ll
On the floor at the AIA Conference, included a keynote presentation by Chris continue to follow up with more informa-
architects attending were met with an ex- McVoy, partner at revered firm Steven Holl tion throughout the launch.
pansive multi-slide door display, along with Architects. McVoy discussed his approach
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ANNOUNCING THE 2018 ARCHITECTS CHALLENGE WINNERS

In June, The Marvin Family of Brands announced the winners of its and Integrity windows and doors, and the ability of the building or
10th Annual Architects Challenge – an annual design competition space to improve lives.
that recognizes inventive use of the company’s windows and doors
in exceptional residential and commercial projects. Six winners Following their win, Marvin Architects Challenge champions
were selected from more than 220 submissions from across North are invited to attend a special event at the American Institute
America. The winning projects range in style and highlight how the of Architects (AIA) Convention and take a VIP trip to Marvin’s
strategic use of doors and windows can transform any space. headquarters in Warroad, for an honors event with Marvin
executives, earning AIA-CES credits during the visit. All winning
The Marvin Architects Challenge features six competitive cate- projects and architects will be featured in Marvin’s yearly Architects
gories, including the new category of Best Historic. This year’s Challenge coffee table book, which is distributed to customers and
challenge also marked the first time the competition was open industry partners.
to projects using Integrity Windows and Doors, resulting in 71
submissions with Integrity product. The winning projects detailed See more of all the winning projects online at
were judged on solution-driven design, innovative use of Marvin Marvin.com/ArchitectsChallenge.

Best in Show & Best Contemporary:
Pleated House – Door County,
Wisconsin
Architect: Sebastian Schmaling, Johnsen
Schmaling Architects

Immersed in a dense forest on the lakeshore in
Wisconsin’s Door County, the restrained exterior
palette of this home features charred cedar siding
complemented by varnished clear cedar, dark
anodized aluminum, and large Marvin Ultimate
Casement windows and doors—capitalizing on
the natural light breaking through the trees. A
Marvin Sliding Patio Door on the back of the home
seamlessly connects to the woods beyond.

Best Transitional:
Rosecoast Residence – St. Andrews, New Brunswick
Architects: Monica Adair and Stephen Kopp, Acre Architects

Nestled amongst the wild roses of St. Andrews’ shoreline, the Rosecoast Residence
overlooks Ministers Island through an expansive wall of Marvin Specialty Shapes and
Ultimate Push Out Casement windows., offering incredible views of Passamaquoddy Bay
and the historic Van Horne Estate Bath House. In addition to exterior materials that echo
the rocky and wooded landscape, the Rosecoast Residence utilizes traditional Marvin
Ultimate Double Hung Next Generation Windows with large Marvin Ultimate Sliding and
Swinging French doors to create a contemporary yet formally familiar design which results
in a home that effortlessly blend into its environment while bringing in views of surrounding
cultural landmarks.

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Best Traditional New Construction:
Excelsior Lake Home – Excelsior, Minnesota
Architect: Dan Nepp, AIA, ID, NCARB; TEA2 Architects

With its historic shingle-style look, the spacious Excelsior Lake Home sits prominently on Lake
Minnetonka and fits in seamlessly with the community. Its main-level living area and the master
suite above were strategically placed to capture beautiful lake views through rows of Marvin
Ultimate Awning and Ultimate Double Hung Next Generation windows. A Marvin Ultimate
Swinging French Door on the west side of the lawn creates a unique and inviting entry, while
simultaneously allowing sunlight to flood the home. Marvin Ultimate French Casement Windows
and Ultimate Sliding French Door with a crisp, white finish complement the interior’s millwork,
creating a modern experience in a home crafted to be timeless.

Best Remodel/Addition:
Brooklyn Heights Remodel – Brooklyn, New York
Architect: Ben Herzog, Ben Herzog Architect, PC

A two-story addition to the back of a landmarked brownstone in this Brooklyn Heights Remodel
allowed for the creation of a light-filled kitchen, new nursery and sitting area, and a study adjacent
to the master bedroom suite. Spaces in the new addition are engulfed in natural light through
several Marvin Ultimate Casement Windows and multiple Marvin Swinging French Doors. The
exterior features original brick alongside casement windows and bold black trim made from
acetylated wood product to resist rotting and fading, making this renovation one that will last
for years to come.

Best Commercial: Frick Environmental Center – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Architect: Robert T. Aumer Jr., AIA; Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

Situated on the edge of Pittsburgh’s wooded 644-acre Frick Park, the Frick Environmental
Center is a living learning center for hands-on environmental education, providing visitors with
diverse opportunities to experience a natural ecosystem while learning the technical aspects
of a net-zero building. An assortment of Marvin Specialty Shapes, Ultimate Awning, Ultimate
Casement and Ultimate Magnum Double Hung windows, as well as a Marvin Commercial Door,
flood the center with an abundance of natural light, allowing visitors to take in the beauty of the
park beyond. The LEED Platinum-certified Frick Environmental Center was recently awarded full
Living Building Challenge certification, which is widely regarded as the world’s most rigorous and
complete building standard.

Best Historic: The Pizitz – Birmingham, Alabama
Architect: Wisznia | Architecture + Development in association with KPS Architects

Built between 1923 and 1925, The Pizitz operated as a department store until its doors closed
in 1988. After multiple false starts in renovating the historic street corner building, a four-year
revitalization project kicked off in 2012. Because federal and state historic tax credits were used
to fund the project, any new windows had to match the originals and be approved by the National
Park Service. More than 300 windows were replaced with custom Marvin Specialty Shapes,
Ultimate Awning, Ultimate Casement and Ultimate Magnum Double Hung windows, completing
a building that now features a food hall, shared workspace and 143 apartments.

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2018 MARVIN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Brandon Brown Bridget Erickson Track and Field, Hunting, Fishing, spending
Chattanooga State College of St. Benedict time with my family
Community College Major: Business Parents: Sandra and Joseph
Major: Finance Activities, Interests and
Parents: Leonard and Amy Honors: Entrepreneur Emilee Gourde
Sarah Casperson Scholars Program, Dean’s North Dakota State
Winona State University List, Sigma Beta Delta Sorority, Bible University
Major: Elementary Study Leader, Lead Student Coordinator Major: Pharmacy
Education for McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship, Activities, Interests
Activities, Interests and Director of Media and Marketing for and Honors: Chi Alpha
Honors: Delta Phi Epsilon Square One, Student Worker at the Saint Sorority, Christian Pharmacists Fellowship
Sorority, Academic Award through Delta John’s Abbey Woodshop International, Dean’s List
Phi Epsilon, Dean’s List Parents: Brian and Lynn Parents: Gerard and Jo
Parents: Tom and Christina Mason Gourde
Logan Chase Reanne Erickson University of North Dakota
St. John Fisher College University of Minnesota – Major: Commercial
Major: Sports Crookston Aviation
Management Major: Pre-Veterinary Activities, Interests and
Activities, Interests and Activities, Interests and Honors: Curling, Flying,
Honors: Soccer, Lacrosse Honors: Captain Tennis Camping, Hunting, ALPA ACE, Chi
Parents: Mark and Roberta Team, Two Year Tennis All-Academic Alpha Fraternity
Mackenzie Dew Award Recipient, Alpha Lambda Delta Parents: Gerard and Jo
Union University Sorority President, Honors Program, Pre- Elizabeth Grove
Major: Pre-Occupational Vet Club, National Society of Leadership University of Minnesota –
Therapy and Success, Study Abroad Club, Student Twin Cities
Activities, Interests Athlete Advisory Club, Community Major: Engineering
and Honors: Volleyball, Advisor, Humane Society Volunteer, Parents: Scott and Shelley
Softball, Choir, National Honor Society MinnKota PAAWS Volunteer Jacob Ham
Treasurer, Student Council, Interact, Parents: Terry and Krista North Dakota State
DECA, HOSA, Leadership Lauderdale, University
Student of the Month, Hall of Fame, FCA, Jonas Fisher Major: Civil Engineering
Tiger Award for Volleyball, Softball All- University of North Dakota Parents: Vicki and Kirk
District Team, Student Aide Major: Music/Math Kory Hermanson
Parents: Brian and Shannon Activities, Interests North Dakota State
Jacob Eaton and Honors: Dean’s University
Mayville State University List, Pi Kappa Lambda Major: Electrical
Major: Mathematics Fraternity, Music Honors Society, Project Engineering
Education 88 President, American Society of Activities, Interests and
Activities, Interests Composers Authors and Publishers Honors: Bison Robotics, International
and Honors: Basketball, Member, National Association for Music Aerial Robotics Competition and
Baseball, Football, Honor Student, Educators Member, College Music Autonomous Snowplow, NDSU
National Honor Society, All Conference, Society Member, UND Academic Presidential Award, Dean’s List
Academic All State Athlete, MVP, Achievement Scholar, UND President’s Parents: Jeff and Jolene
Basketball Senior Player of the Year Roll of Honor, UND Wind Ensemble,
Parents: Joni and Mike accompanied various university and
community choirs, Pianist, Collaborative
6 CROSS GRAIN – July 2018 Pianist, Composer, Arranger
Parents: Stephen and Nancy

Hope Fuller
Treasure Valley Community
College
Major: Business
Activities, Interests and
Honors: Ambassador,

Paul Jenson Matthew Pelowski McKena Wilmer
University of North Dakota Binghamton University University of Minnesota –
Major: Mechanical Major: Biological Sciences Crookston
Engineering Activities, Interests Major: Natural Resources
Activities, Interests and and Honors: Freshman Parents: David and Jenifer
Honors: ASME Robotics Research Immersion
Competition Program, Partners in Health Club Member Jenna Zavalney
Parents: James and Barbara Parents: James and Deborah University of North Dakota
Kaitlyn Johnson Faith Ringressy Major: Communication
University of North Dakota Old Dominion University Science
Major: Physical Therapy Major: Marketing/ Activities, Interests
Parents: Tyrone and Nancy Advertisement and Honors: Alpha Chi
Activities, Interests and Omega Sorority, Volunteer, Intramural
Christa Madison Honors: Soccer Sports Member
George Mason University Parents: Angela and Chris Parents: Loren and Anita
Major: Environmental Sydney Rosenau
Science University of North Dakota EHS Employees Visit
Activities, Interests and Major: Communications
Honors: VSEC Member, Activities, Interests and Continued from page 2
Gracepoint Church Klesis Member, Honors: Swimming, One dryer where steam-heated rolls dry
Photography, Environmental Advocate, Act, Speech, Golf, Band the paper, which then passes through
Clean Valley Council Intern, Washington President, MHS President, Student Aide a set of calendar rolls giving it a
Youth Summit Junior Advisor Parents: Ty and Suzy smooth finish. The finished paper is
Parents: Richard and Melinda Remi Turner wound on a jumbo roll and is moved
Katherine McPherson Minnesota State University by crane, where it is cut and rewound
North Dakota State Moorhead onto smaller rolls. The finished reel
University Major: Social Studies is then moved to a warehouse until
Major: Biology Activities, Interests and shipment. Recycling a waste stream
Activities, Interests and Honors: University Choir this way conserves natural resources
Honors: Biking, watching Member, Education Learning Community and is better for the environment
Bison Football Games, spending time Member, Dean’s List than sending it to a landfill.
with family and my dog, working at my Parents: Shelia Turner
hometown pool Maryssa Walker The important take-away from
Parents: James and Donna Shenandoah University visiting these facilities is that each of
Jamie Motschenbacher Major: Nursing us should be mindful when recycling
North Dakota State Activities, Interests and product to ensure no contaminants
University Honors: Founding Member are present. Metal inside plastic bales
Major: Accounting of the Nurses Christian can damage the grinding blades
Activities, Interests and Fellowship, Rho Pi Nursing Research used to create the plastic “fluff.” In
Honors: Associate Justice Conference, CNA at Winchester Medical addition, the vendor could choose to
of the Student Court, Accounting Club, Center no longer accept the waste stream
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Dean’s List Parents: Mark and Diane from Marvin, which would result in
Parents: Brad and Jill Caitlin Watts new challenges and costs associated
Grace Pederson Murray State University with the selection of a new vendor
Concordia College – Major: Pre-Vet or facility. Thanks for all you do
Moorhead Activities, Interests and to ensure there are no recycling
Major: Business Marketing Honors: Marching Band contaminants present today and
Parents: Scott and Theresa Captain, FFA, Best Buddies for your ongoing efforts to ensure
Secretary, DARE Role Model, Gibson this in the future.
County Youth Leadership, Gibson County
FFA Livestock Judging Team Member CROSS GRAIN – July 2018 7
Parents: Doug and Beth

B e n e f i t s & We l l n e s s

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PROGRAM Say Hello to Summer.

Watch Your Mail. Apples and Crayola Experience
Lemons letters are coming. Sea Life Aquarium
Valleyfair
Learn which wellness tasks you have completed. Minnesota Zoo
 Nickelodeon Universe

Complete any remaining tasks by Visit the Employee Discount page on theSource,
located under Human Resources, to learn
November 30
to avoid how to receive adiscounted rate for any of the
aboveattractions!
surcharges in 2019.
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Please contact Human Resources at 61-4222 for more information!

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Meet Our New Health & Wellness Center
Providers!

Thomas Stross – Nurse Jill Stross – Nurse Practitioner
Practitioner Jill Stross is a certified Family Nurse
Thomas Stross is a certified Family Practitioner who has been practicing
Nurse Practitioner who has been for almost one year. She graduated
practicing for almost four years. His from Florida Southern College with
first few years were spent primarily a Master of Science degree. Prior to
in Emergency Medicine, and most receiving her graduate degree, she
recently he has been working full-time worked as an Intensive Care Regis-
with Healthstat and treating employees tered Nurse for eight years.
in a clinic. His primary focus is the overall care and health main-
tenance of employees. Before becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Thomas and Jill moved to Warroad from Florida, and are both
Thomas was an Intensive Care Registered Nurse for eight years. excited for this new adventure!

MARVIN EMPLOYEE A Window of OpportunitiAesWindow o

REFERRAL Earn $500 for the referral of a regular, part-time or full-time employee, or earn $100 for
PROGRAM the referral of a seasonal employee.

OPPORTUNITIESREFERRAL PROGRAM DETAILS

DDReferrals must be submitted to the Human Resources office within one week from the
date the employment application is received.

DDAny active employee of Marvin Windows and Doors in Warroad is eligible

$500to participate.

DDRefEerarrinng an applicant for employmfoenrtthdeoersefneortramleoafnathreegrueflearr,repdaratp-tpimliceanotrisfuhlilr-etdim. e employe

$100DDHR will notify the referring employees in the event the referred applicant is hired.

DDTawheaErraderfnbeerrianlgaewaarrndedw.ill be paid onfoyrotuhrenroerfmerarlaplaoyfcahseecak,swonithailne3m0pdloayyeseof the referral

UNLIMITEDDDIn the event the applicant is referred by more than one employee, the employee listed
by Ethaeranpplicant on the employment application will be eligibalewfoarrdthse…aitwpaardy.s to refer
DDReferring employee must also be actively employed at the end of the 90-day period
for the referral awards.

Pick up a referral form in the breakrooms, Human Resources or on theSource

For additional details, please refer to the referralSfoeremEsmlopcaloteydeethRroeufegrhroaul tPtrhoegWraamrrofoadr all the detail

facilities or contact Human Resources. 19915811 2018-0

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SERVICE ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION

45 Years as possible. During his time at Marvin, he appreciates the daily challenges and
Donnie has been recognized by his peers the coworkers and customers with which
Jimmy Lee – Loading Dock with an Award of Excellence. he gets to interact.

Jimmy is originally Shortly after becoming a full-time em- During his career, Richard received an
from the Badger area, ployee at Marvin, Donnie completed his Award of Excellence for his dedication
and after attending training in Emergency Medical Medicine to exceeding customers’ expectations.
the annual meeting and served as a Nationally Registered Richard credits his parents for inspiring
with his sister, he saw Emergency Medical Technician and a him throughout his career, “They taught
how well his sister Minnesota EMT Certified Examiner on the me that if you work hard and give it your
benefited from her job Warroad Ambulance for 36 years, which best, then you never have to feel bad
with Marvin, and decided to join the team. was rewarding to him. He states, “I was because you did the best you could do.”
For 45 years, Jimmy has worked on the able to serve the employees at Marvin and
Loading Dock, where he currently serves my community. I received a Service Award 25 Years
as a Damage-Return Coordinator. He from both the Warroad Ambulance and
enjoys making new connections with the Marvin Medical Ambug program for 36 Michele Vandal – Purchasing
people across our manufacturing facilities. years of service.”
Michele began her
During his career, Jimmy has been recog- Donnie credits his father for inspiring him career at Marvin
nized for his work with an Employee of the throughout his career, “His work ethic has working in Clad Ulti-
Month award and an Award of Excellence. always impressed me and has greatly influ- mate Double Hung.
He credits Bob Marvin and Jim Thompson enced my life. While he was a lead person Since then, she has
for impacting his career most, stating, at Marvin, he continually encouraged his worked in numerous
“They were both natural-born leaders who employees and worked alongside them to departments includ-
respected and appreciated what a person motivate them.” ing the Loading Dock Office, Technical
did, and that has stuck with me.” Publications and Purchasing, where she
30 Years currently works as an MRO Purchasing
40 Years Agent. Her favorite aspect of the role is
Richard Sellheim – Demand getting to interact with various people
Donnie Cole – Loading Dock Management across the organization and externally.
Some of Michele’s best memories involve
Donnie is originally Richard came meeting people in person after having
from the Roos- to Marvin at the connected with them by phone or email.
evelt-Williams area recommendation She expresses gratitude to all the manag-
and worked for of a few employees ers she has worked with over the years,
Marvin part-time for whom he met while noting that she learned something unique
two summers before visiting Warroad from each of them.
attending college and for a fishing trip. He
then returning to start his full-time career. started in Sunbays and Roof Windows, Joe Doebler – Maintenance
Throughout his 40-year career, he has where he worked for about three years.
worked on the Loading Dock, splitting In addition, he has also worked in the Before starting his
his time between loading trucks and Curved and Bent Glass area. For the past full-time career in
handling shortages and discrepancies. He 23 years, Richard has been working as an Maintenance, Joe
enjoys the freedom of moving around to Architectural Project Coordinator in the worked as a summer
locate missing items, along with ensuring Demand Management department, where temp in Casemaster
customer’s problems are resolved as soon Clad for three years

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and Grounds Maintenance for one year. she worked for ten years before moving to he began his career at Marvin in Rip and
During his time with Maintenance, Joe Casemaster Clad. After two years there, Cut. Since then, he has worked in various
worked as a Lead in Repair and Preven- she moved once more to Round Tops and departments including Maintenance,
tative Maintenance for four years before has been working in the Grilles area for Cage 1, and Information Systems, where
being promoted to the Supervisor position the last 13 years. he has worked as an IS Technician for
in the same department, a role he’s held over ten years. While he enjoys the variety
since 1999. Currently, he is transitioning to Jennifer enjoys getting the opportunity within his daily tasks, Eric most appreciates
become a Truck Driver for Transportation. to be creative in her daily work. Looking the people he gets to work with each day.
back on her career with Marvin, Jennifer Eric encourages his coworkers to explore
With 25 years under his belt, Joe offers was inspired by Buck Bue, noting, “He positions and tasks that are of personal
this advice to his coworkers, “Don’t just sit believed in me and thought I was more interest. “It’s so much better to do a job
back — take action and work towards mak- capable than I often gave myself credit you enjoy,” he concludes.
ing a change and achieving your goals.” for. He boosted my confidence and I’m
thankful for that.”
Jennifer Erickson – Round Tops
Eric Erickson – Information Systems
Before Jennifer
started her full-time Growing up in
career with Marvin, Warroad, Eric
she worked in worked as summer
Winterseal during help at Marvin for
summers while in high two summers in
school. She began Metal Cutting and the
full-time working in the Glass Room where Loading Dock before

15TH ANNUAL
YELLOW ROSE 5K WALK/RUN

Register now for the 15th Annual Yellow Proceeds from event registration will go
Rose 5K Walk/Run to begin in front to the Warroad Area Rescue Unit, which
of the shelters at The Point in Warroad is staffed by volunteers and provides
on Saturday, August 11 at 9 a.m. Simply advanced life support services to the re-
visit www.yellowrose5k.com or stop by gion. Funds raised will be put towards the
the Marvin Visitor Center, Discovery purchase of new ambulance equipment.
& Development Hub, Marvin Home
Center or Security State Bank to pick up For more information, visit
a registration form. In addition, the forms www.yellowrose5k.com. If you are
are located throughout all Marvin facility interested in volunteering, please contact
lunchrooms in Warroad. Karen Hontvet at 386-4334.

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RETIREMENT coming to a close, Gary offers this simple Introducing
advice to his teammates, “Roll with the Print Production +
Gary Lund – Truck Garage punches, and always walk the talk.” Graphic Design
Gary is originally from Minneapolis, and
moved to Baudette, MN, after serving Gary and his wife, Christine, have two With the recent organizational
in the Air Force. He started with Marvin children: Adam (Nichelle) and Brodi (Sha- changes in Technical Publications,
working in the Stack-n-Strip department ron). They also have two grandchildren: the Production group roles and
for over two years before moving to the Conner and Kylie. In retirement, Gary responsibilities remain in place but depart-
Truck Garage, where he has worked as an plans to do yardwork, go fishing, travel, sit ment names within Marketing Services
Auto Body Technician for the last 31 years. on his deck at home, and work in his shop. have been updated to better distinguish
His favorite aspect of the job has been He hopes to one day travel to Norway to the services they provide.
his coworkers. visit the country from which his grandpar-
ents and great grandparents immigrated. The Production team, under Mike Pearce’s
His father, the hardest working person leadership, is now Print Production
Gary knew, inspired him most throughout Services. The Design/Print Production
life. With a successful career at Marvin team, under the leadership of Lori Marti, is
now Graphic Design Services.

In addition, the Technical team, comprised
of Technical Writers, Communicators, Il-
lustrators and Online Docs Support joined
the Launch Support and OMS team
under the leadership of Michelle Alten.

Jimmy Dybedahl, Gary Lund, Frank Marvin and Curt Zimdars LITTLE CHIPS

Grafton Celebrates 20 Years May 23
Megan Johanneson & Blair Comstock
Colt Comstock
Megan/Human Resources

Our Purpose

To enrich the spaces and places
where we live and work.

On June 5, company executives joined Grafton community leaders and Marvin Published monthly for the employees of
employees to commemorate this significant milestone. The celebration continued on
June 22, where, as a thank you to the city and surround communities for their support Marvin Windows and Doors
over the past 20 years, the Grafton facility invited the community to an all-day celebration www.marvin.com
complete with plant tours and a complimentary lunch.
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