Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (March 31, 2025) – SJE is pleased to announce that Marieangie Escobar has been promoted from Sales Engineer to Regional Sales Manager, effective March 31, 2025. In this new role, Marieangie will oversee SJE’s southeast sales region, which includes North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. She will be responsible for providing sales and technical support to manufacturers’ representatives agencies, distribution partners, and other industry professionals. Marieangie has a bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering and more than seven years of experience with SJE. In the past, she worked with the international customer service team. Most recently, she was a Sales Engineer working out of SJE’s headquarters in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. She was responsible for quoting projects for the engineered control solution division. She also applied a strong background in both standard and engineered products to recommend and direct customers to the best product for their needs. Marieangie brings enthusiasm and great communication skills to the sales team. Additionally, she is passionate about providing solutions and developing new products for the industry. She emphasizes that SJE’s customers are the best, adding that they are very empathetic, enthusiastic, and always willing to help their communities. Marieangie likes working with customers because she plays a part in aiding the future development of a home, community, city, or county. Marieangie loves to go on road trips to explore new cities. One of her recent trips she traveled from Orlando to Sebring Florida to watch the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring sportscar race. In her spare time, she enjoys watching sports, Netflix, and exercising.

DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (March 18, 2025) – SJE Inc. celebrates their 50th anniversary. In advance of anniversary celebrations, SJE Inc. looks back at their legacy as they continue to positively impact lives and future generations around the world by providing exceptional control solutions. Steve Johnson founded SJE in 1975 in Minnesota to provide solutions for a commonly experienced problem. At the time of SJE’s founding, waste holding tanks could not be easily monitored. This meant that homeowners could experience a backup in their home or require a near-emergency service visit. Steve invented the first float in his garage using a plastic bottle and a tether, which used the slack in the tether to measure fluid levels. Now a service call can be made before an issue arises. Since then, SJE’s solutions have been positively impacting communities. Advancements in technology have allowed SJE to offer creative and cutting-edge solutions. Wireless technology, such as Bluetooth, not only benefits property owners who can accurately monitor their systems in real time, but also benefits service providers by allowing them to work proactively and distribute workloads. SJE’s driven innovators will continue to explore solutions that improve lives now and in the future. Now, SJE is the global industry leader in quality control solutions, with over 65 design and utility patents. SJE offers a lineup of standard products and a team of engineers who can provide custom solutions for various commercial and residential applications. Each product is extensively tested both in-house and in the field, demonstrating SJE’s commitment to quality and integrity. SJE’s built-to-last control panels can be found installed at the University of Arizona, Phoenix, Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and many other locations. SJE will celebrate their history with a collection of events at all fifteen of their locations. For details about these events please contact – Julia Bakken at Julia.bakken@sjeinc.com.

DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (March 18, 2025) – SJE is pleased to announce that Gabe Holden has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager, effective March 17, 2025. In his new role Gabe will oversee SJE’s northeastern sales region, which spans from Illinois to Maine and south to Virginia. He will be responsible for providing sales and technical support to manufacturers’ representative agencies, distribution partners, and other industry professionals. Gabe received a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Oneonta. He has fourteen years of experience. For ten of those years Gabe worked in Industrial Pump Sales with Goulds Pumps. He spent the remaining four years at Parker Hannifin working in their aerospace supply chain group. Gabe not only provided quotes but also managed suppliers to maintain the high standards expected in the aerospace industry. To achieve this, he would regularly visit suppliers to conduct reviews and discuss new opportunities. Gabe loves establishing relationships and solving problems. According to Gabe, finding common ground is important on both a personal and professional level, and that this is necessary to form a trusting relationship. He is looking forward to building and maintaining relationships with our current customers, as well as providing them with the best solutions possible. “We are very excited to welcome Gabe to the CLT Team and look forward to his leadership in the northeast region,” commented Matt Murray, VP of Sales & Marketing. One of Gabe’s favorite things to do is spend time with his wife, three sons, and their Australian Shepherd named Porter. He also enjoys playing golf, hiking, and likes spending time outdoors. In his spare time, he coaches both little league baseball and recreational basketball.

DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (March 17, 2025) – SJE is eager to share that Andrew Baines will be joining the company in a new role, Asia Pacific (APAC) Sales Manager as of March 17, 2025. He will support SJE’s Suzhou, China location as well as drive growth in the APAC region. Andrew received his Bachelors Degree in Integrated Engineering from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom. He has nearly forty years of experience with adjacent businesses, 25 of those years are in the APAC region. During his time with Flowserve, he had the opportunity to work in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Australia. Andrew has held a variety of leadership positions including, Director of Customer Service Order Acquisition, General Manager, and Vice President of Sales. Andrew is passionate about the teams he works with and delivers outstanding customer service. His experience building successful organizations and growing businesses, demonstrates the importance of mentorship, training, and consistent feedback. Andrew states that integrity is a fundamental key to success as well and believes that “a promise is a promise.” He explains that this not only improves the company but also the customer experience. Andrew is excited to work with the SJE team and is looking forward to growing SJE’s business in the APAC region. “We are very excited to welcome Andrew to the CLT Team and look forward to his leadership in the APAC region” commented Matt Murray, VP of Sales & Marketing. Andrew has three children, the youngest of which is eighteen. His wife was born in Indonesia is an excellent cook and has set up her own small food business. Andrew plays tennis competitively, has completed over thirty half-marathons, and the Melbourne full marathon. He is currently training for his next half-marathon in Sydney.

DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (January 16, 2025) – SJE is pleased to announce that Aaron McCulloch has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager, effective January 6, 2025. In his new role, Aaron will oversee SJE’s western sales region, which spans from Colorado to the West Coast and includes Alaska and Hawaii. He will be responsible for providing sales and technical support to manufacturers’ representative agencies, distribution partners, and other industry professionals. Aaron brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the water industry. His journey began as a delivery driver for W3 Co. in Boise, Idaho, before moving on to United Pipe & Supply, where he served as the area manager for southwest Idaho. Over the course of nearly two decades, Aaron has honed his expertise in supply chains, distribution, and manufacturing while holding high-level management positions in companies dealing with electronics, mining equipment, and building materials. Most recently, he played a key role at Mountainland Supply, helping to build their team and establish their Nampa, Idaho campus as Branch Manager. Outside of work, Aaron is a proud Eagle Scout and remains active in Scouting.  He is an active member of the Idaho Gold Prospector’s Association. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, fishing, and exploring Idaho ghost towns. Aaron is passionate about helping customers grow their businesses and is committed to providing top-notch training for contractors and sales teams, enabling them to stand out in a competitive market. SJE warmly welcomes Aaron to the team and looks forward to the positive impact he will make in his new role.

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce announced Detroit Lakes’ Dennis White, of SJE, as part of its Leadership Minnesota Class of 2024-25 on December 5, 2024. The 40-person group has been selected as part of the premier program after showing tremendous leadership ability in the Minnesota business community and completed their sessions this month. Minnesota’s economic engine is powered by more than 100,000 businesses, a diverse landscape interconnected in ways not understood by the casual observer. For a select group, Leadership Minnesota opens the window to a behind-the-scenes look at what makes our state’s economy tick. This exclusive program also helps attendees understand how public policy crafted at the Capitol impacts the vitality of each and every Minnesota company. By establishing a rich network of Minnesota business leaders, this shared experience makes them more effective leaders at their workplace. “I am grateful to have participated in the  program with this great group of Minnesota business leaders,” said White. “This program helped broaden my perspective on our state’s diverse industries and strengthen my network with talented leaders from various sectors.” “We are excited to have brought Dennis together with this class and give them a backstage pass to Minnesota industries essential to our economy and see how policy intersects with business,” said Doug Loon, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. “We appreciate this year’s leadership class giving their time to learn about our diverse economy so they can continue to provide even stronger leadership in their communities and for this state going forward.” The program spans five sessions, each focusing on key sectors of Minnesota’s economy, running from September 2024 through February 2025. Participants will explore industries critical to the state’s economic vitality, uncovering opportunities and challenges unique to Minnesota. September: Orientation, infrastructure and manufacturing (Mankato) October: Timber, mining and energy (Northern Minnesota) November: Health care, retail and technology (Twin Cities) January: Agriculture and food production (Southern Minnesota) February: Role of business in public policy and politics (St. Paul)