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.

SJE Rhombus is delighted to announce that Westcan Mechanical Sales is our new manufacturers’ representative agency for Manitoba as well as Kenora, Dryden and Thunder Bay in Ontario, Canada. Since 2003, Westcan Mechanical Sales’ team has been serving the kitchen & bath and plumbing & heating industries throughout much of Canada. They are known for offering a variety of decorative and luxury plumbing products. Including SJE Rhombus, they represent other partners such as Bocchi, Gerber, Pro-Flex and Navien. Westcan Mechanical Sales is an exciting addition to SJE Rhombus’ expansive rep network. You can learn more about them at www.Westcansales.ca.

Hurricane Helene caused devastating damage as it traveled up the east coast affecting six states. Since the disaster, SJE has been meeting regularly tocoordinate relief efforts. SJE has been amazed by the generosity of our team, the Detroit Lakes community, and our partners from around the country. As our hearts go out to those affected by this disaster, we also want to deeply thank all of those who have contributed to this initiative. Thank you to the Boys and Girls Club, Tuffy’s, KLN Family Brands, and InLine Motion for bringing their donations to the SJE facility in Detroit Lakes, so that we may provide thisaid more efficiently. Furthermore, thank you to TLG Trucking and Signature Freight Support for their generosity, which allows us to deliver this valuable aid. Finally, we want to recognize the entire Detroit Lakes community, thank you for personally taking time to stop by our facility and drop off relief items. Every contribution can have a significant impact. Many items have been collected at our facility and a large shipment will be sent out on Friday October 4th. We have been impressed with the diversity of items, which reflects the charitable spirit of our community. The items donated include baby food, dog food, diapers, hygiene products, paper plates, canned food, and water. Four of the pallets just contain water alone! We want to thank our partners with DSI and OnSite who have helped coordinate so that once the aid arrives in the disaster zone, they willdeliver it to those in need. The response from our community has been outstanding. However, the mission is not over yet. If you would like to donate or help in any way, please contact Haley Solberg at haley.solberg@sjeinc.com. Thank you all again. Your support makes a positive difference.

SJE is eager to share the Jim Felker has been promoted to National Sales Manager – CLT Division as of Monday, September 16, 2024. Jim Felker has built a 25-year career in the water/wastewater industry.  He began in outside sales, specializing in water well supplies for contractors. He assisted in sizing and designing pump systems to meet specific application needs. His five years of experience with a distributor and manufacturer in the automotive industry provided him with a solid understanding of electrical operations, which has been invaluable in his work with electrical panels.   Most recently, Jim served as the Regional Sales Manager for SJE, overseeing the Northeastern United States for two and a half years. In this role, he managed and supported the sales representative agencies in the area. Jim is dedicated to continuous learning, regularly attending training seminars for pump manufacturers and teaching both advanced and beginner classes on the service and operation of SJE panels.   As the new National Sales Manager for SJE, Jim will oversee the Regional Sales Managers in the Controls & Level-Sensing Technologies division. He will be responsible for developing a sales strategy aimed at expanding the sales and market presence of the SJE Rhombus and CSI Controls brands within national sales channels.   In his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time outdoors, camping and fishing with his wife, two children, and their three-year-old Jack Russel terrier. He is particularly excited anytime he can fire up the grill or have a bonfire.