INDUSTRY NEWS
When BAD THINGS HAPPEN Giertsen Company uses its 100 years of experience to return buildings to their original state.
Founded in Minneapolis, MN in 1918 and now operated by the fourth generation of the Giertsen family, the company has built a national reputation as the go-to partner for handling restorations from beginning to end.
Since Walter D. Giertsen started the company as a glass restoration business, it has shown a knack for providing high-quality reconstruction after all manner of events. The business tackles residential and commercial projects of varying size and complexity, working around the clock until it completes the restoration.
Now with offices in Wisconsin, and Illinois, Giertsen Company is owned by three brothers— Rick Jr, Kevin, and Drew. Together, they continue to pursue their family tradition of excellence, attentive customer service, and getting the job done right.
“We feel proud as fourth-generation leaders to carry on the legacy of quality,” says Kevin Giertsen. “There have been many great customers that have stuck with us through the generations. We have served our clients well and want to continue that tradition.”
Most recently, their entrepreneurism has inspired them to create a new division, Giertsen Exteriors, which expands into exterior renovation work across the Midwest to accommodate the growing needs of their
customers. “This diversification has been the key to our success”, says Drew.
An essential part of that process involves the company’s best kept secret: more than 100 specialized and experienced employees. Average tenure at Giertsen is 10 years and not unusual for employees to have been with the company for 20 to 35.
“ When people come to work with us, they tend to stay,” says Kevin Giertsen. “They like being part of something that’s multigenerational and with a solid organization. It’s exciting to look forward to the next century!”
ENGBLOM Receives Second Pillar Award
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Tom Engblom was recently honored with his second Pillar Award from Mutual of Omaha Bank. The award is given to the bank’s top 10 performers, annually. In addition to being a top-10 performer at Mutual of Omaha Bank, Tom also earned both the Certified Property Manager designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management and the Professional Community Association Manager designation from CAI. Tom is also completing his doctorate in business administration with a dissertation focused on association management.
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