“My father always told me to treat others with the respect that you would like to be treated.”
Meet Alan VanDeWalker, Pipefitter Field Leader who has been with Egan for one year.
Alan loves to go camping and fishing with his family or attend car shows with his self-built ’52 Chevy pickup. Fun Fact – he was also the Mayor of his hometown of Zumbro Falls for 26 years.
Our company is shaped by who we are, not just what we do. Together, we are Egan.
“Egan’s commitment to safety every day is something I value and is a big reason why I choose to work here.”
Meet Mark Schneider, a Millwright Field Leader who has been with Egan for 12 years.
Mark primarily works at the St. Paul Cogeneration Plant in St. Paul. The Cogeneration is a biomass-fired, combined heat and power plant that heats about 80 percent of the buildings in downtown St. Paul. Mark helps keep the nine-story operation running effectively and efficiently.
When Mark isn’t at work, he enjoys being outside, especially four-wheeling.
Our company is shaped by who we are, not just what we do. Together, we are Egan.
“Every day at Egan is different. I enjoy the challenges presented and finding solutions to those problems.”
Meet John Tupy, an Electrical Field Leader who has been with Egan for 12 years.
With his wife and two young daughters, John prefers to spend his spare time exploring Minnesota park trails and DIY projects around the house. Occasionally, he squeezes in an afternoon away to fly fish at his property in Preston, Minn.
Our company is shaped by who we are, not just what we do. Together, we are Egan.
“What I love about my job is being a part of the process from start to finish. Watching a project go from the computer screen to a completed building is very rewarding.”
Meet Wes Ramlow, a Sheet Metal 3D Modeler who has been with Egan for over four years.
Outside of work, Wes enjoys spending time up north on the lake either relaxing or fishing. He also has two German Shorthair pointers he likes to watch hunt for ruffed grouse in the woods.
Our company is shaped by who we are, not just what we do. Together, we are Egan.
“Running a jobsite can be challenging. Satisfying the customer’s needs while keeping Egan’s best interest isn’t always easy, but it’s rewarding.”
Meet Don Laborde, an Electrical Field Leader at Egan for more than 26 years.
When Don is not on the job, he enjoys lacing up his skates to ref youth hockey. Don also teaches Sunday School at his local church!
Our company is shaped by who we are, not just what we do. Together, we are Egan.
“The best part about my job is working alongside people that care just as much as I do about making Egan a great place to work.”
Meet Jeremy Caye, Electrical Field Leader who has been with Egan Company for five years.
During the summer, Jeremy and his family love to spend their time on the St. Croix River going boating, exploring new sites, and soaking up the sun.
Our company is shaped by who we are, not just what we do. Together, we are Egan.
“To set yourself up for success, always use the talents you have been given, along with the resources that are made available.”
Meet John Kolb, Jr., Electrical Field Leader who has been with Egan for 14 years.
When he is not at work, cabin time is the priority for John and his family. Fishing, boating, hunting, and skiing are among the many activities they enjoy doing together.
Our company is shaped by who we are, not just what we do. Together, we are Egan.
“I absolutely cherish the wonderful people I’ve come to know at Egan. There are still plenty I have yet to meet, but I can honestly say that I’ve yet to meet a single Egan employee who I haven’t liked.”
Meet Kevin Kestner, General Manager for Kestner Electric in Austin, Minn. who has been with Egan/Kestner for 34 years.
Kevin is an accomplished traveler – he’s fished for piranhas from a canoe in the Amazon River, he’s ridden horseback to remote villages in the jungles of East Central Mexico, and he’s even given a ride to a 117-year-old man in Central Mexico.
When he’s not exploring the world, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife and seven kids – six of whom he delivered himself at home!
Our company is shaped by who we are, not just what we do. Together, we are Egan.
“I take each job day-by-day and stay positive. Egan has been an amazing company to work for as they always provide any tools or equipment needed to get the job done.”
Meet Anthony Sailer, Electrical Field Leader who has been with Egan Company for six years.
His favorite hobby outside of work is going on motorcycle rides with his fiancé.
Our company is shaped by who we are, not just what we do. Together, we are Egan.
“An Egan perk I love is the Safety Buck program. Egan is always trying to do things to improve employee satisfaction and keep us safe.”
Meet Levi Watkins, Glazier Field Leader who has been with Egan for over 15 years.
Levi is an avid traveler – so far he has visited 24 different U.S. states and 19 countries! He also enjoys biking and spending time with his wife and two children.
Fun Fact: Levi has had a few brushes with fame, having met President George Bush Sr. (when he was POTUS), as well as Charlton Heston, Dan Rather, Penn and Teller, and Kevin James.