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)

DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (December 20, 2024) – SJE is eager to share the Trey Spath has been promoted to Business Development in the water well and agriculture markets as of Friday December 20, 2024. With over 20 years of experience in the water well industry, Trey Spath has cultivated a deep understanding of the field, beginning his career in wholesale distribution and advancing to work directly with top manufacturers. His dedication and enthusiasm for the industry have equipped him with a well-rounded perspective and a reputation for delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions. As a Regional Sales Manager for SJE, Trey made a significant impact, overseeing a vast rep network spanning 13 western states—one of the company’s largest regions. His knack for building relationships is evident in his ability to listen attentively, understand customers’ needs, and deliver unparalleled service, whether over the phone or at the numerous industry tradeshows he attends each year. In his new role as Business Development Manager, Trey is setting his sights on driving growth in the well water and agriculture sectors. He will oversee North American sales while providing vital support to the Canadian and Latin American teams. Returning to his roots in the residential water well and agriculture markets, Trey is excited to leverage his expertise to make a meaningful difference for customers in these fields. Beyond his professional achievements, Trey is a devoted father of seven children, ranging in age from 9 to 20. His wife is a leader in the chiropractic industry, and together they create a dynamic and inspiring household. When he’s not strategizing sales or attending tradeshows, you’ll find Trey on the golf course or enthusiastically supporting his children’s activities—from sports to school events. Trey’s passion for his work, coupled with his commitment to family and community, makes him a standout leader in his field.

SJE, a leading provider of control solutions and products for the water industry announced today the acquisition of Revere Control Systems (“Revere”).  Revere is a premier turnkey provider of controls and automation solutions performing a full suite of engineering services for water and industrial applications. Founded in 1980, Revere has grown to become a full-service system integrator of control solutions across design, engineering, networking, and programming with expertise in municipal water and industrial automation.  Based in Birmingham, AL Revere has additional locations in Florida, Texas, and North Carolina. “The Revere team’s comprehensive engineering capabilities are highly complementary to SJE’s existing offerings and have set them apart in the market,” said Bjorn Haldorsen, CEO of SJE.  “Revere has deep sector expertise that, combined with the quality of their engineering services, has established them as true partners to their customers across markets.” Revere President Andy Wilson similarly sees benefits and enhancement to Revere customers’ experience through SJE’s service capabilities and geographic reach.  Wilson said, “The Revere team is excited to partner with SJE and believes SJE’s existing offerings will drive incremental value to our customers and help us expand into new end markets.” Revere represents SJE’s fifth acquisition since 2021 and second this year.  SJE previously acquired ICON Technologies, an integrator of variable frequency drive control systems for the water & wastewater market based in Tampa Bay, Florida that expands SJE’s expertise into new types of control systems. Founders Advisors served as financial advisor to Revere.