MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 5, 2024) – Egan Company, a local specialty contractor and systems integrator, announced the upcoming retirement of Mike Tengwall, Senior Vice President of Electrical, in 2025.
Tengwall joined Egan in 2007 and has held many roles from Project Manager, Business Group Leader, and Senior Vice President. He also serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors. He began his 35 year trades career as an Electrician, Master Electrician, and Project Manager before moving into leadership positions. During his tenure, the industrial controls and electrical businesses have experienced significant growth under his leadership; additionally, his technical and operational contributions have reinforced the Company’s strengths in delivering trades and professional services to building owners and operators, general contractors, and OEMs.
“It has been a privilege to work and provide leadership at Egan for the past 17 years,” said Tengwall. “I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of very smart and talented people to assist our customers and grow our business. With constant steady pressure, we have been able to accomplish a lot together. I’m looking forward to spending retirement with my family on the lake and taking trips together.”
In January 2025, Tengwall will step down from his current role; he will remain with Egan in the role of Secretary of Egan’s Board of Directors. Grant Price, who joined Egan in 2002 following the merger of Comm Tech Electrical, will succeed Tengwall as Senior Vice President of Electrical.
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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Always going the extra mile: a true testament to the hard work, perseverance, and dedication showcased by Egan Company CEO Duane Hendricks. Now, after 19 years with Egan (four of which were spent as President & CEO) and four decades in the industry, Hendricks will retire from his role in February 2022.
HARD WORK FROM START TO FINISH
As you can imagine, the construction industry that awaited Hendricks 40 years ago looked worlds different than it does today. Changes loomed at every corner and Hendricks had a front row seat for it all, from the betterment of work environments to new technologies like the revolutionary introduction of the battery drill. While providing a very firm foundation for his career, this was only the beginning.
Hendricks grew up in Motley, Minn. and started working at an early age, quickly developing a strong interest in working with his hands. Upon graduating high school, he jumped into the trades as an electrical apprentice with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, quickly working toward master electrician.
During these early years in the field, Hendricks established a key strength: an unmatched work ethic. He shares, “I developed a strong work ethic at a young age because I was surrounded by high energy people and I always enjoyed what I did, so the work came easy for me.”
With his drive and determination in one hand and his passion for the electrical industry in the other, it comes as no surprise that Hendricks was prominently positioned for leadership opportunities in the field. He was known to have upheld extremely high standards for those he managed, but that was in turn consistently reflected in their work.
Hendricks adds, “I was fortunate to have success through many opportunities. I’ve had great mentors, a supportive wife, family, and the grace of God as I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone with the drive to succeed . . . and I’ve done the same for others.”
His success on jobsites was reflected in advancements in the office as a project manager. He describes this transition as the first pivotal moment in his career. But, it didn’t come with ease. At the time, Hendricks was working for Comm-Tech Electrical, formerly located in Plymouth, Minn. Hendricks lists the first year transitioning from the field to the office as one of the most difficult changes. He was extremely passionate about working with his hands and had to learn how to pour this passion into his new role. From there, he became a co-owner of Comm-Tech, which was later acquired by Egan Company.
“My professional career has gone way beyond what I had ever planned or expected,” shares Hendricks. “Every day, I’m honored to work with—and to have worked with—all the great people at Egan Company.”
From overseeing the industrial/process controls business to all of Egan’s electrical groups as Executive Vice President to later leading as COO and then CEO – the rest is history.
DOING THE RIGHT THING
With 40 years of construction industry experience under his belt, he has led Egan through difficult circumstances. Hendricks’ biggest piece of advice?: “To work hard, always do the right thing, treat everyone with respect, stay focused, and never stop learning. Treat others the way you want to be treated and be a good listener.” His legacy is rooted in his deep investment in the trades, the industry, and ensuring that the right decisions are made to meet the needs of employees and customers.
Throughout his pronounced career, Hendricks always made a point to build up and develop individuals in the workforce. He believes in creating opportunities for individuals to step into new roles while providing them with the guidance, resources, training, and support to succeed. This bleeds into the importance he places on mentorship and opening doors for others.
“Life is full of opportunities, it’s all about how you respond to them. It’s critical that you look for smart, humble, hungry candidates with related training and/or experience . . . people that are intellectually smart, work well with others, and are willing and eager to learn. Those are the kinds of people who are able to build your company.”
His innate desire to do the right thing goes far beyond Egan itself, spending time in a number of different leadership roles throughout his career including serving as National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Minneapolis President and Governor, a member of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) board, Minnesota State Board of Electricity Chair, and as a member of the Construction Codes Advisory Council.
With hard work and perseverance, Hendricks lists his biggest accomplishments as 40 years of marriage with his wife Linda (who has also spent the last 19 years as an Egan employee), two children, and three grandchildren. As he enters into this next season of his life, Hendricks is looking forward to a variety of different things, with the top priority being spending time with his grandsons. He also looks forward to building a new workshop, his river home, traveling with Linda, and many outdoor activities throughout the year.
VISION FOR EGAN LEADERSHIP
Hendricks’ role in implementing and improving the current operational processes within Egan will further his legacy for years to come. He’ll remain with Egan as Chairman of the Board, sharing his support and guidance toward long-term success of the company as well as the promise of a great place to work.
At the forefront of this leadership succession, current President James Ford will step into the role of President & CEO in February. Since joining Egan in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer, Ford has worked alongside Hendricks in pursuit of providing the highest level of customer care across the board.
“I am confident that Egan will continue to flourish with Ford at the reins,” states Hendricks. “Egan Company is in a great position for this transition.”
The leadership provided by Duane Hendricks will impact Egan Company for years to come – we’re immensely grateful for the years he poured into not only the business, but every Egan employee for the past 19 years.
The people, processes, and culture at Egan will forever have benefitted thanks to the investment and work put in by Mark Broadwater, Vice President of Automation, Technology, and Service and Brian Harren, Vice President of Electrical Solutions and Prefabrication. With a combined 58years of industry experience, and 23 combined years at Egan, Broadwater and Harren are hanging up their hats and preparing for retirement in January 2026.
Putting People First: Mark Broadwater Growth by way of relationships and people has led Mark Broadwater through his career; having humbly taken on any role necessary to support the companies where he’s worked, he has a strong appreciation for the team around him and what they need to be successful. Before he started his career as a limited energy installer at All Systems Company in Rochester, Minn., he was a people-oriented, athletic student who struggled in school due to dyslexia. While realizing academics were not a strength, his ability to influence a room and put himself out there when the time called for it came naturally.
Broadwater entered the industry when data and technology were booming, and he recognized the opportunity in front of him. He sought new opportunities to say “yes” to different roles, stepping in and stepping up when called upon. When All Systems was acquired, Broadwater took a contractual 18-month sabbatical. The day it expired, the then-CEO of Egan, Duane Hendricks, called Broadwater to offer him a position and help revive the culture within a quickly-growing business unit. “I remember telling Duane that what I’m good at is people. Not data or numbers or anything like that,” said Broadwater. “Every place has good people.” Thus, Broadwater’s tenure at Egan began.
By taking a look at the structure and processes in place in this business, Broadwater sought to reignite the team. It was around this time that Egan repositioned its internal groups, placing Industrial Controls into its own operating group while Automation, Technology, and Service (ATS) stayed together. As the ATS business continued to grow and thrive, Broadwater turned his attention to the team; his goal was to grow the business and industry through its people. In his time at Egan, he saw a shift in culture, increased trust and camaraderie among employees, and a focus on families and life outside of the office. These efforts were exemplified during Egan’s first-ever Introduction to the Trades Day in 2025, hosting 30 elementary school children of Egan employees. “For something to be a passion of mine and then see it on our strategic plan, have my colleagues support it, and a wonderful team come together to create it has been one of the highlights in my career and my time at Egan,” said Broadwater. Reflecting on his career at Egan and beyond, Broadwater said humbly, “any success I’ve had is on the shoulders of others.”
Pay Attention to Everything: Brian Harren Growing up with a persistent interest in electronics and how things worked, Brian Harren knew the kind of career he wanted to pursue. He enlisted in the Army after high school where he worked on missiles for three years. After that, he received a technology degree from Northwestern Electronics Institute (now Dunwoody College of Technology) and went to work doing production and installation for a material testing company. When he later made a career move to the water/wastewater industry, he found the opportunity to take on an engineering management role and expand his knowledge.
It was in this field that Harren started to adopt the mindset he’d take with him for the rest of his career: “I learned to pay attention to everything” Harren said. He sought to absorb everything, engaging with those around him, and making a difference wherever he could. “Everyone has strengths,” he said. “Leaning on the team to help solve problems is what makes an organization successful.” Harren began to take on a new approach to his work as he began to step into leadership roles: “Never lose sight of the vision,” he explained. “When someone comes to you with a problem, an idea, anything, dissect it to find the root of it! Being able to cut through noise and find ways to establish consistency, predictability, and better ways of doing things will lead your team to their goals.” Harren continued to pay attention to those around him, discovering opportunities to make adjustments and improvements in his teams, as well as within himself.
When Harren found his way to Egan in 2011 as the Industrial Controls Engineering Manager, he had a big challenge ahead of him. “It was a huge shift from working in a singular industry to multiple industries that Egan serves.” Once again, Harren found himself immersing himself in Egan’s industrial controls engineering group, learning and making connections, setting the vision and sticking to it, making necessary adjustments along the way. With what he describes as “the good people all around him,” Harren was asked to take on a leadership role within Egan’s Electrical Solutions and Prefabrication team, carrying over the “pay attention to everything” mentality, continuing to guide the people who make it all possible. In this role, Harren has helped reinvigorate Egan’s electrical prefabrication team, bolstered the engineering and virtual design/BIM technologies, and has guided the organization toward the future of electrical construction. Today, this operating group consists of 45 employees, including many in Egan’s Electrical Prefabrication shop in Kasson, Minn., The team continues to find efficiencies, integrate new technologies, and improve the way many processes are run.
Proud of the Past. Hopeful for the Future. Broadwater’s and Harren’s legacies are ones where impacts will be felt for years to come. They each have had a hand in some of Egan’s most impactful projects, including Boston Scientific Project Black Bear in Maple Grove, the FedEx Distribution Center in Rosemount, Egan’s Electrical Prefabrication facility in Kasson, as well as numerous facility upgrades for General Mills, Cargill, and other major manufacturers in Minnesota. Internally, they both contributed to growing their respective teams, establishing processes, and building up the people around them.
Each noted how the culture shift during their time at Egan was significant, and for the better. The people-first culture helped bring the company into the future, making way for innovation, collaboration, and safety. Both have their own personal mottos that have guided them in their careers, exemplifying Egan’s focus on the people: “Know People, or No People,” says Harren. “Knowing the people you work with and understanding their strengths and weaknesses allows you to effectively work with them. When you are aware of their strong points, you can let them work independently and thrive in those areas. When they need to stretch into an area of weakness, you can provide the support they need to succeed. Without knowing this, you are both eventually destined to fail.” Investing in each other, sharing ideas, and promoting the success of those around him were key to his own career and the success of the company. Broadwater’s outlook can be summed up in three short sentences: “Love first. Pursue people and relationships. Seek joy in everything.” By establishing trust among teams, creating cohesive business practices, and putting proper support and resources in place, Broadwater firmly believes that Egan has the greatest staff in the industry.
As for their personal futures, Broadwater is looking forward to his daughter’s upcoming wedding, traveling and hiking with his wife, being present with his parents, and spending time in the mountains out west. Harren intends to spend time with his family, including his five grandchildren, as well as golf, fish, volunteer, and simply enjoy retirement.
Each is confident that Egan is in good hands. “Someone will pick up the torch and carry it,” said Harren. The work they have both put in, not only in their time at Egan but over their entire careers, will leave a legacy that will be carried out by the next generation of industry leaders. Reflecting on the past, both Broadwater and Harren are humbly proud, as well as eager to take the next step into their futures.
