Every year, Finance & Commerce recognizes the top new construction and remodel projects in Minnesota. This year, Egan was honored as part of the project team for five Top Projects of 2022, including:

Eleven

“It’s not easy to build the tallest residential tower in the Midwest in a parking lot between two occupied buildings. But that’s what Ryan Companies had to do in order to put Eleven, a 42-story, 120-unit condominium tower, on West River Parkway.”

Read more about this Top Project. 

Egan services provided: Electrical, exterior windows, terrace doors, aluminum curtainwall, and various tenant buildouts

Graco French Lake Building 1

“Graco initiated construction of a spacious 538,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Dayton to accommodate the company’s tremendous business growth. The manufacturer of industrial pumps and sprayers was feeling cramped at its Minneapolis headquarters and purchased 100 acres in Dayton in 2021.”

Read more about this Top Project. 

Egan services provided: InterClad, storefront, aluminum entrances, handrail

Hennepin County Medical Examiners Facility

“A building can’t make autopsy work easy. But it can make recovering afterward a little easier. That’s the theory behind Hennepin County’s new Medical Examiner facility, a 64,000-square-foot combination of office space, body processing and autopsy space, and sally port.”

Read more about this Top Project. 

Egan services provided: Mechanical, drain/waste/vent systems

Moment

“Sherman Associates began brainstorming Moment in 2017 and watched it go through iterations including hotel, large commercial, and multifamily. COVID-19 hit in the midst of finalizing the plans, so the development team made adjustments to the unit mix and amenity spaces to support work from home use including adding more one-bedroom/den units and work-from-home amenity space. On the second floor is non-profit user Firefighters For Healing. The transitional healing center provides 12 furnished suites available to families of burn survivors, firefighters and first responders traveling to the Twin Cities for care at nearby Hennepin Healthcare.”

Read more about this Top Project. 

Egan services provided:  InterClad, curtainwall, terrace doors, storefront, shower doors

RBC Gateway

“RBC Gateway Tower in downtown Minneapolis provides attractive workplaces, an impressive gallery of art and a design focused on employee engagement and collaboration.”

Read more about this Top Project. 

Egan services provided: InterClad. curtainwall, doors, guardrail

The people and companies behind all the Top Projects of 2022 were honored at a July event in Minneapolis, Minn.

The future of today’s workforce: students. Younger generations of students represent the hope and potential of tomorrow’s world. They possess fresh ideas, unique perspectives, and an inherent drive to make a difference. As such, Egan Company believes that teaching them about opportunities in the trades is a critical endeavor. 

The involvement with students has been bountiful this school year with construction career fairs, including one for students who attend schools along the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) construction corridor.

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

Over the course of the past year, the Egan team has also continued its relationship with the Osseo Public School district. Through a variety of connections, we’ve been able to work alongside the Osseo High School Track and Field team in a number of ways including:

• Participating in career panels for construction, manufacturing, and business career paths
• Attending career fairs
• Performing mock interviews
• Welcoming students to our Champlin facility for tours
• Sponsoring the Track and Field team

“As a company you are first class and I am so impressed with EVERY SINGLE interaction and effort by Egan.  Thank you for the many contributions to the next generation within the Osseo Senior community. I know that  you have already left a huge impact on some of the kids, and my son is one of those!” – J. Rundquist, Osseo High School Track & Field Coach

WORKFORCE PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP

Expanding our involvement, Egan has partnered with Lake Street Works (LSW), a local organization that provides juniors and seniors in high school with the opportunity to learn more about construction trades and general life skills. By partnering with LSW, we are helping to ensure that the next generation of the workforce is prepared for the demands of the construction job market.

The LSW program is rigorous and comprehensive; students who complete it graduate ready to be an apprentice and enter the trades. In addition to learning about construction, students also gain valuable life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and time management.

We are proud to support LSW’s mission of providing young people with the opportunity to learn valuable skills and build a bright future for themselves. We believe that by investing in our community, we are investing in our future. In this last school year, Egan has been actively involved through:

• Participating in trades fairs with hands-on exercises
• Providing PPE (work shirts, vest, hard hats, and gloves)
• Supplying guest speakers to discuss various career paths and trades
• Senior Leadership Team joining students to work through project exercises
• Providing interview and resume skills lessons, with mock interviews
• Hosting students for pre-graduation dinner and tour of Egan’s facility
• Consulting on the build-out of LSW training space
• Financial donations

Investing in the growth of students at any age will benefit the greater trades industry in years to come. Purpose in action. With passion and pride, we build better lives and communities – together.

Apprentices are the future of the construction industry and are valued employees at Egan Company. Every year, the South Central MN Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) program selects two apprentices to receive the “Apprentice of the Year” award.  Honored recipients are selected based on program attendance, participation, work ethic, grades, and instructor recommendations. The award winners receive a trip to the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Annual Convention to further their industry knowledge and network with contractors and others.  

Among the 39 upper-level apprentices in the program, Egan’s own Matt Auringer was selected to receive this top honor and will proudly represent our Company and the South Central MN JATC at the NECA Convention in October in Nashville, TN. 

“Matt always has a super positive attitude and is a joy to have in class. I’ve witnessed his strong work ethic in the labs and his excellent test scores. He’s definitely a perfect candidate for Apprentice of the Year.”

-Apprenticeship Instructor Daniel Goodew with the South Central MN JATC

When asked what the recognition meant to him, Auringer said, “Being chosen as a top apprentice is an honor and is proof that hard work does pay off in one way or another.  I was a little late to this career choice, but I’m very proud to be a part of both Egan and Local Union 343. I very much look forward to the future and continuing to provide my very best for Egan and my union.”

Congratulations to one of our own on his great accomplishment and for representing apprentices in construction! 

Auringer works with our crews in Rochester, Minn. and has been with Egan for just over 10 years.

Duane Hendricks to retire as President & CEO; James Ford promoted to President; Chris Keller joins as Chief Financial Officer

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Specialty trades contractor Egan Company announced several leadership transitions as part of its planned executive leadership succession. On February 2, 2022, current President & CEO Duane Hendricks will step down from his current role; he will remain with Egan in the role of Chairman of Egan’s Board of Directors.

The Board appointed James Ford, Egan’s current Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to succeed Hendricks as President & CEO effective February 3, 2022. He will step into the role of President on June 16, 2021. Since joining Egan as CFO in 2017—bringing over 15 years of experience—Ford has been an integral part of the senior leadership team, Board of Directors, and strategic business partner to all business operating groups. Prior to Egan, he worked in public accounting as a Business Partner with Eide Bailly LLP providing accounting, audit, tax, and consulting services to clients in various industries.

“With James’ past construction experience and partnership since coming to Egan, he will continue to be a great asset and an innovative leader,” said Hendricks. “Having a strong understanding of our business, James connects well with each of our great leaders and customers. We are looking forward to his leadership and ideas to continue keeping our company viable, sustainable, and successful for the future!”

In addition to Ford’s promotion, Chris Keller assumes the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as a new hire of the Company. His background includes over 20 years of experience in construction and finance and accounting leadership positions at Coborn’s, Minnesota Limited, and Sportech. Keller received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. Cloud State University and Master of Business Administration from Metropolitan State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and an active member of the Minnesota Society of CPAs (MNCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

“Egan Company has built a tremendous history over the last seventy-five years and I look forward to working with the entire team to help shape our future,” said Ford. “I am excited about how many tremendously talented people we have at Egan and our number one priority will continue to be our people. We will double down on our commitment to building a culture that attracts, retains, and invests in the development of a great team. Secondly, we will continue our focus on doing the right work where Egan can truly add value to our customers and the communities in which we work.”

About Egan Company

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

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