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MMUA Associate Members Categories: Communications Equipment & Supplies Computer Consultants & Services Conservation Improvement Program Design & Delivery Electric Generator & Motor Services Electrical Equipment & Supplies Energy Efficiency Software & Web Services Equipment Manufacturers, Suppliers
& Service Equipment Sales, Leasing, Rentals &
Service Financial Consultants, Underwriters & Banks Natural Gas Marketers & Consultants Pole Manufacturers & Suppliers Power Generation Equipment/Solar PV Power Plant & Substation Maintenance Professional Consulting Services Transformer Maintenance, Repair & Supplies Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services Water Equipment Manufacturers, Suppliers & Service
Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP Edina Office 5201 Eden Avenue, Suite 250, Edina, MN 55436 Phone: 952-715-3003 Fax: 952-835-3261 *Andrew Berg, CPA, Governmental
Service Partner, Andrew.Berg@aemcpas.com Mankato Office 11 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300, Mankato, MN 56002 Phone: 507-304-6801 Fax: 507-388-9139 Kyle Meyers, CPA, Governmental Service Partner, Kyle.Meyers@aemcpas.com Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP has been providing audit and accounting
services to public utilities for over 40 years. We currently provide audit
services to over 15 Minnesota electric utilities. We have a commitment to the
training and development of our staff. This translates to great resources for
our clients. LarsonAllen LLP 220 South 6th Street, #300, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1436 Phone: 612-376-4500 Toll Free: 888-529-2648 Fax: 612-376-4850 Web: www.larsonallen.com Thomas P. Koop, CPA Kimberly
Hillberg, CPA Harold Parsons, CPA *Craig
Popenhagen, CPA, cpopenhagen@larsonallen.com CPAs/Consultants/Advisors: LarsonAllen is Minnesota’s largest CPA firm
and the 18th largest in the United States. We have been providing auditing
and financial consulting services to Minnesota utilities for more than 30
years. Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (ARCA) 7400 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55426 Phone:
952-930-9000 Toll
Free: 800-452-8680 Fax:
952-930-1800 Web: www.arcainc.com *Rachel Holmes, Vice President, Business
Development & Environmental Affairs, rholmes@arcainc.com Bruce Wall, Vice President, Resource
Efficiency Programs, bwall@arcainc.com ARCA is an innovative company dedicated to
preserving the environment through energy efficiency and proper appliance
disposal. A pioneer in developing cutting-edge technology, ARCA has developed
equipment and processes to lessen the negative impact of appliance disposal
on the environment. We are proud of our three decades of preventing the
release of ozone-depleting and high global-warming-potential refrigerants and
foam blowing agents while properly handling other environmentally-damaging materials
found in appliances. ARCA also operates ApplianceSmart stores, enabling the
company to offer substantial savings on ENERGY STAR appliances for programs
that replace old, energy-guzzling appliances with new, highly-efficient
units. Boardman, Suhr, Curry & Field LLP 1 South Pinckney Street, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 927, Madison, WI 53701-0927 Phone: 608-257-9521 Fax: 608-283-1709 Web: www.boardmanlawfirm.com *Anita T. Gallucci, agallucci@boardmanlawfirm.com Lawrie J. Kobza, lkobza@boardmanlawfirm.com Richard A. Heinemann, rheinemann@boardmanlawfirm.com Rhonda R. Hazen, rhazen@boardmanlawfirm.com Legal services to municipalities and their utilities. Power supply and
environmental consultation, transmission and regulatory matters, municipal
telecommunications and pole attachment services, contract negotiation,
administrative and court litigation. McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb, Chartered 800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 2600, Minneapolis, MN 55402-7035 Phone: 612-338-2525 Fax: 612-339-2386 William R. McGrann Douglas
M. Carnival Andrew J. Shea (Of Counsel) *Kaela
M. Brennan, kmb@mcgrannshea.com McGrann Shea proudly serves municipal utilities in all aspects of the
law: governmental affairs, power supply contracts, wholesale rate
proceedings, joint action agencies, state and federal regulation, bond and
underwriters counsel, real estate, data practices, open meeting, public
bidding, service territory issues, condemnation, municipalization, franchise
ordinances, rate disputes and litigation. O’Brien & Wolf, L.L.P. 206 South Broadway, Suite 611, Rochester, MN 55904 Phone: 507-289-4041 Toll Free: 1-800-537-3506 Fax: 507-281-4778 Web: obrienwolf.com Raymond L.
Hansen, Partner, rhansen@obrienwolf.com O'Brien & Wolf, L.L.P. is a seven-attorney law firm established in
1933 that employs three full-time paralegals and has experience in service
territory acquisition matters, employment law, general litigation including
warranty claims and municipal law. Spiegel & McDiarmid 1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-879-4000 Fax: 202-393-2866 Web: www.spiegelmcd.com Robert C. McDiarmid, partner, robert.mcdiarmid@spiegelmcd.com *Robert A. Jablon, partner, robert.jablon@spiegelmcd.com Thomas C. Trauger, partner, thomas.trauger@spiegelmcd.com Larissa A. Shamraj, partner, larissa.shamraj@spiegelmcd.com Margaret A. McGoldrick, Margaret.mcgoldrick@spiegelmcd.com Spiegel & McDiarmid is a mid-sized, national law firm that focuses
on helping local and state governments and consumer groups develop and manage
public infrastructure. Clients include municipalities, cooperative utilities,
public agencies, regional and national energy associations, airports, and
others. We also assist clients in federal legislative, appropriations and
agency matters. Communications Equipment & Supplies Calix 16305 36th Avenue North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55446 Phone: 763-268-3346 Fax: 763-268-3301 *Sue Baumann, Senior Marketing Program Manager, sue.bauman@calix.com Keith Carlson, Director of Sales, keith.carlson@calix.com Calix (NYSE: CALX) is a global leader in access innovation. With its Unified Access portfolio,
communications service providers can transform their networks to meet
changing subscriber demands rapidly and cost effectively, while delivering a
wide range of revenue-generating services over both legacy and
next-generation access infrastructure. Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. 5640 88th Crescent Circle North,
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Phone:
763-488-8300 Toll
Free: 800-777-3278 Fax:
763-488-8333 Web: www.fujitsu.com/us/services/telecom *Joe Astuto, Sales Manager,
joe.astuto@us.fujitsu.com Lou Fernandez, Sales Engineer, lou.fernandez@us.fujitsu.com Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. creates
and delivers robust wireline, wireless and professional service solutions
that power next generation networks and enable customers to market demands
for new broadband services and applications. We are a market leader in both SONET
and ROADM technology, the fundamental building blocks of next generation
networks. Tantalus Systems, Inc. 1121 Situs Court, Ste 190, Raleigh, NC
27606 Phone: 919-900-8970 x117 Fax:
919-900-8978 Cell: 847-922-3978 Web: www.tantalus.com Thomas Asp, Account Executive, tasp@tantalus.com Tantalus provides Smart Grid communications solutions for Advanced
Metering, Demand Response and Distribution Automation. TUNet®—the Tantalus Utility Network—is a
rapid and reliable two-way network that enables electric, water, and gas
distributors to automate processes, improve business operations and deliver
top-tier customer service. TUNet is
deployed at utilities determined to manage resources intelligently and meet
ambitious conservation goals. Computer Consultants & Services NorthQuest Technical Services, Inc. PO Box 1254, Gaylord, MI 49734 Phone: 989-983-3012 Cell: 989-390-0298 Web: www.nqtsi.net David Stuart, President & CEO, dstuart@nqtsi.net Computer control systems, data systems, communications, IT, control
systems, software development. Tyler Technologies - INCODE Products St. Charles, IL
60175 Phone: 630-587-6926 Fax:
806-797-4849 Web:
www.tylertech.com Alan Davis, Territory Sales Manager, alan.davis@tylertech.com Tyler Technologies, INCODE Products is a software company
providing products and services for municipalities across the nation. Tyler is currently working with over 61 MN
municipalities and utilities and has over 1700 clients in 33 states. Conservation Improvement Program Design & Delivery Center for Energy and Environment 212 3rd Avenue North, Suite 560, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 612-335-5858 Fax: 612-335-5888 Website: www.mncee.org *Erik Ennen, Facility Services Manager, eennen@mncee.org Rich Szydlowski, Dir of Engineering & Business Dev,
rszydlowski@mncee.org Founded in 1979, the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a
nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible use of natural and
economic resources. CEE has provided energy, environmental and housing
rehabilitation services to utilities, private corporations, neighborhood
organizations, municipalities and public agencies for twenty-seven years.
These services include program design and delivery, financing, building
audits, technical research and training, and evaluations. CEE offers a full
spectrum of energy, environmental and building rehabilitation services
designed to improve lives of business owners, homeowners and tenants. CEE is
staffed by experts in engineering, technical analysis and financing, who
apply innovative technical approaches and proven business processes to
increase building efficiency, improve occupants’ health and productivity and
reduce energy costs. AZCO, Inc. 235 Roselawn Avenue East, Ste 12, Maplewood, MN 55117 Phone: 651-414-0393 Fax: 651-414-0950 Web: www.azco-inc.com *Richard Ellis, General Manager, MN office, rellis@azco-inc.com Mark Loper, President/CEO, mloper@azco-inc.com John Trottier, Executive Vice-Pres., jtrottier@azco-inc.com AZCO is a full-service industrial contractor and fabricator serving
the power generation renewable energy, pulp and paper, metal casting and food
and beverage industries. The scope of services we provide is diverse,
including new plant construction, gas turbine/generator installation, boiler
erection and rebuilds, structural steel erection, environmental compliance
work gas and steam turbine maintenance, pipe and metal fabrication, conveying
equipment installation and equipment moving and installation. BlueSky Daylighting, Inc. 43416 260th Avenue SE, Winger, MN 56592 Phone: 218-686-8216 Fax: 218-563-2529 Dave Wilde, President/Owner Email: blueskydaylighting@yahoo.com We are an underground utility contractor for telecommunication and
power systems. We install conduit, cables, pedestals, hand holes, and pads by
means of directional drilling, trenching and plowing. We also offer
non-destructive utility exposure and liquid clean-up and removal services. Donovan Construction 53 South Owasso Blvd. West, St. Paul, MN 55117 Phone: 651-484-9632 Toll Free: 800-288-1701 Fax: 651-484-9652 Web: www.donovanline.com Email: info@donovanline.com John Shamp, General Manager, jshamp@donovanline.com Donovan is a power line contractor specializing in overhead and
underground electrical distribution, transmission and substations. Highline
Construction, Inc. 16124 Old Lake Road, Paynesville, MN
56362 Phone: 320-243-8101 Fax: 320-243-8108 Email: highlineinc@msn.com Web: www.highlineconstructionmn.com Thomas Lynch, Vice-President Highline Construction, inc. is a power line contractor that provides
professional services from overhead and underground electrical distribution,
transmission and substations. Highline Construction offers a turnkey
operation for all your system projects. Hooper Corporation 2030 Pennsylvania Avenue, Madison, WI 53704-4746 Phone: 608-249-0451 Fax: 608-249-7360 Web: www.hoopercorp.com E-mail:
jpatel@hoopercorp.com Dave Miller, Vice President Hooper’s Electric Power Division provides everything from high-voltage
power lines to substations, tree trimming, right-of-way clearance and line
maintenance. Our departments include line, substation, and tree trimming. Karian / Peterson Powerline Contracting, LLC 4437 Hwy 212, PO Box 345, Montevideo, MN 56265 Phone: 320-269-6769 Fax: 320-269-6146 Web: www.karianpeterson.com Email:
tim@karianpeterson.com Charles Riesen, Manager Construction & maintenance, overhead,
distribution, transmission lines and substations. MP NexLevel, LLC 500 County Road 37 East, Maple Lake, MN 55358 Phone: 320-963-2400 Toll Free: 800-245-5732 Fax: 320-963-2439 Web: www.mpnexlevel.com Lawrence L. Pribyl, President, lpribyl@mpnexlevel.com *Don Zwilling, Director of Sales and Marketing, donz@mpnexlevel.com Construction contractor placing aerial and underground distribution
lines, service wires, conduit, manholes, splicing, locating. Q3 Contracting. Inc. 3066 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN 55117 Phone: 651-224-2424 Toll Free: 888-904-2500 Fax: 651-224-2220 Web: www.Q3Contracting.com *William Marka, Senior Project Estimator, bill.marka@Q3Contracting.com Jay Osborn, President/Owner, jay.osborn@Q3Contracting.com Chad Loecher, Vice President/Owner, chad.loecher@Q3Contracting.com Q3 Contracting, Inc. is an industry-leading contractor with offices in
Little Canada, MN, Denver, CO, and Milwaukee, WI. We specialize in natural
gas and electric underground construction, streetlight installation,
horizontal directional drilling, hard and soft surface restoration, storm
water compliance, traffic control and utility locating. Our fully trained and
certified employees will provide you with the highest level of customer
service, satisfaction, workmanship and safety. Underground Piercing, Inc. 14320 James Road, Rogers, MN 55342 Phone: 763-428-7930 Fax: 763-428-7934 Web: www.undergroundpiercing.com Email:
info@undergroundpiercing.com Jeani Melgaard, Office Manager Underground Piercing has been in business since 1971. Since that time
we have incorporated all of the state-of-the-art equipment and trained
personnel in the use of this equipment. Our services include Compaction
Boring, Directional Boring, Back Hoeing, Cable/Duct Plowing, Fiber Optic
Cable Jetting and 12” - 36” Auguring for Light & Sign Bases. We can offer underground support for your
cabling project or turn-key projects, big or small, for connecting buildings,
schools and businesses. American Thermal Imaging 305 Plum Street, Red Wing, MN
55066 Phone: 651-385-0051 Toll Free: 855-385-0051 Fax: 651-385-9328 Web: www.americanthermalimaging.com Kenneth Walsh, Vice-Pres. Operations,
k.walsh@americanthermalimaging.com American Thermal Imaging (ATI) is a Minnesota-based company
specializing in performing infrared imaging studies of mechanical/electrical
systems for commercial, industrial, utilities, schools and government
facilities. ATI also performs Arc
Flash studies and analysis, as well as Arc Flash training of client
personnel. ELECTRIC GENERATOR & MOTOR SERVICES Peaker Services, Inc. 6535 SE Sweetgrass LN, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 Phone: 515-222-1310 Cell: 248-444-9847 Jerry Ruttenburg, jruttenburg@msn.com Web: www.peaker.com Peaker Services, Inc. is the authorized Woodward Governor Central
Distributor for the state of Minnesota. Peaker Services, Inc. is also the
authorized distributor for Dynalco Products. Peaker Services sells,
engineers, designs, manufactures, installs and supports control systems for
industrial engines, steam and gas turbines and electrical power generation
management. Border States Electric 105 25th Street North, P.O. Box 2767, Fargo, ND 58108-2767 Phone: 701-239-2327 Toll Free: 800-676-5834 Fax: 701-237-9811 Web: www.borderstateselectric.com Dan Davidson, Corporate Utility Sales Mgr, ddavidson@border-states.com Border States is one of the largest independent electrical
distributors in the United States. We provide quality products, valued
service and technical expertise to support our customers’ supply chain needs
in the construction, industrial and utility markets. Border States is a 100%
employee-owned company with headquarters in Fargo, N.D. and 58 branch
operations in 13 states. Cole’s Electric, Inc. 7596 NW 40th Street, Owatonna, MN 55060 Phone: 507-451-1387 Toll Free: 800-801-1387 Email: coleselectric@msn.com Web: www.coleselectric.com Cole’s Electric, Inc. provides complete electrical needs along with
directional boring systems, boom trucks, vacuum excavation, underground
trenching, and cable location services to residential, commercial, industrial,
and farm clients. We offer free estimates and 24-hour service. T & R Service Company 310 West Hwy 34, PO Box 197, Colman, SD 57017 Phone: 605-534-3571 Toll Free: 800-843-7995 Fax: 605-534-3717 E-mail: serve2@svtv.com Web: www.trservice.com James Thompson, President *Kyle
Haug, Sales T & R Service Company performs PCB testing, transformer repair,
transformer disposal and transformer decommissioning services. Electrical Equipment & Supplies American Power & Communications Group 1695 7th Avenue, Grafton, WI 53024-2332 Phone: 262-474-0022 Fax: 262-474-0034 Email: mburger@americanpowerandcommunications.com Web:
www.americanpowerandcommunications.com Mark Burger, Sales, mburger@americanpowerandcommunications.com Kevin L. Minor, Sales, kminor@americanpowerandcommunications.com Kevin Ramsey, Sales (Ham Lake), kramsey@americanpowerandcommunications.com Bob Bezzi, Sales, bbezzi@americanpowerandcommunications.com American Power & Communications
specializes in commercial, industrial and residential installations, design
build and engineering – building on a solid foundation of technical
experience. We support clients complete electrical construction, voice-data
communications and solar installation projects. Arjay Automation 7400 Cedar Avenue, Richfield, MN 55423-4667 Phone: 612-861-1749 x124 Toll Free: 800-761-1749 Fax: 612-861-4292 Web: www.arjaynet.com Jerry Ward, Sales, jward@arjaynet.com Arjay Automation is a Minneapolis-based manufacturers’ rep
organization selling to the electric utility and industrial markets. Arjay represents several quality lines in
the electrical measurement, control and recording field including Scientific
Columbus and Rochester Instruments (now Ametek), Beckwith Electric, Yokogawa,
Omicron, Vanguard, Radian Research, WECO, Hawker Siddeley Switchgear, Elpro
Technologies, GridSense, Satec, Tesco and SecuControl. Cooper Power Systems 7107 Trenton Lane N, Maple Grove, MN
55369 Phone: 763-315-5365 Fax: 770-268-7128 Web: www.cooperpower.com Ron Foss, Sales Engineer, ron.foss@cooperindustries.com Cooper Power Systems manufactures a wide range of medium and high
voltage electrical equipment for the utility and industrial markets. Products include single-phase and
three-phase overhead and pad-mounted transformers, power capacitors, voltage
regulators, air-break disconnect switches, reclosers, switches, fault
interrupters, fault indicators, fuses, arresters, cable accessories,
transformer components, tools and grounding equipment. Dakota Supply Group 2601 3rd Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102 Phone: 701-237-9440 Toll Free: 800-437-4702 Fax: 701-237-6504 Web: www.dakotasupplygroup.com Chad Veitenheimer, Utility Group Manager, cveitenheimer@dsginc.biz Dakota Supply Group is a full line distributor of utility, electrical,
communications, automation, plumbing/HVAC, filtration, and waterworks
supplies serving municipal utilities, REC's (electrical and
telecommunications), investor owned utilities, communication and data
companies, contractors, industrials and institutions. There are 17 branches
in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota to serve your needs. Dolan-Feldhaus Company 1290 Helmo Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128 Phone: 651-501-8080 Fax:
651-501-9789 *Richard Detwiler, Outside Sales, rich@dolanfeldhaus.com Eva Marie Smith, Customer Service, eva@dolanfeldhaus.com Dolan-Feldhaus Company is a manufacturers’
representative in the utility industry.
DFC has been serving the electrical utility community since 1955. We specialize in transmission and
substation products and support services. ElectroTech, Inc. 3268 Winpark Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55427 Phone: 763-544-4288 Fax: 763-542-8102 Jeff Starkman, CPMR, President *Chuck
Healy, CPMR, Vice-Pres., chuckh@electrotech-inc.com Bob Anderson, Sales Engineer Mike
Crane, Sales Engineer Roger Nagel, Sales Engineer Jim
Lynch, Sales Engineer Manufacturers’ representative serving the utility and electrical
industry in the Upper Midwest. Energy Product Sales 351 Commerce Court, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 Phone: 651-312-4200 Fax: 651-765-8400 Web: www.energyproductsales.com Dave Wick, Sales Engineer, dwick@epsmpls.com EPS is a manufacturer's representative serving the electrical industry
in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Wisconsin. FRESCO, Inc. 13705 26th Avenue North, Suite 116, Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763-559-7071 Fax: 763-559-5915 Email: troth@frescoinc.net Web: www.frescoinc.net Cece Flanery, Inside Sales, cflanery@frescoinc.net *Terry Roth, Inside/Outside Sales, troth@frescoinc.net Bill Belz, Inside/Outside Sales, bbelz@frescoinc.net Steve Stanius, Outside Sales, sstanius@frescoinc.net Jim Kiesel, Outside Sales, jkiesel@frontiernet.net FRESCO, Inc. represents a complementary line of products designed for
the electric utility industry. We work closely with distributors to educate
our customers in the application of all product lines represented. Graybar Electric Company, Inc. 2300 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406 Phone: 612-721-3545 Toll Free: 800-472-9227 Fax: 612-728-2555 Web
Page: www.graybar.com Bill Keller, District Vice President, george.keller@graybar.com Fortune 500 service provider engaged internationally in the wholesale
distribution of electrical and communications products and integrated supply
services. Holophane 3403 12th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56560 Phone: 218-291-9499* Fax: 866-8201235 Web Page: www.holophane.com John Wethern, Sales Representative, jwethern@holophane.com Holophane is a North American manufacturer of lighting products for
the infrastructure, roadway and commercial markets, known for prismatic
glass, factory sales force and innovative products. Integrated Power Services 111 East 10th Street, PO Box 722, Litchfield, MN 55355 Phone: 888-694-6200 Fax: 320-693-0243 Web: www.tricotcwind.com Steve Bergeson, Sales Rep., steveb@tricotcwind.com With over 60
employees and a 75,000 square foot facility, Trico TCWind has the capability
and experience to handle any of your electric motor/generator repair needs.
With a lifting capacity of 40,000 pounds, we offer in-house repair up to and
beyond 10,000 HP A.C., 5,000 HP D.C. and wind generators to 3+MW. Class H
electric insulation materials are standard, inverter Duty magnet wire is
standard and VPI processing assures that our rewinds are completed with the
best possible materials. Trico TCWind also offers on-site testing and repair
including Baker surge tests and on-site bearing changes. Jerry’s Electric, Inc. 23170 471st Avenue,
Colman, SD 57017 Toll Free: 800-843-9834 Fax: 605-534-3518 Web: www.jerryselectric.com Ben Elhoff, Sales Manager, belhoff@jerryselectric.com Transformer sales and service. Re-manufactured and new oilfilled
switchgears. Computer design rewind facility with vacuum chamber. Repair shop
for all types of distribution transformers and regulators. We also have a
laboratory for PCB analysis. JT Services 157 Mary Circle, N Mankato, MN 56003 Phone: 507-387-5962 Fax: 507-387-5702 Web: www.jtservicesmn.com Tom Vavra, President, tvavra@jtservicesmn.com The company supplies a variety of
underground and overhead equipment and lighting products. We carry a range of
above and below grade boxes, conduit and duct, connectors, wire and cable,
miscellaneous products and tools. Lighting products include decorative and
non-decorative street lighting and holophane lighting, lamps, and
miscellaneous lighting products. Minnkota Electrical Sales, Div. of Lee Noonan Company 2230 County Road H2, Mounds View, MN 55112 Phone: 763-560-1228 Fax: 763-560-3282 *Steve Andrew, C&I and Utility, 763-278-1036, steve@leenoonan.com Jeff Wangstad, Utility, jeff@leenoonan.com Bob Hoffman, bob@leenoonan.com Jay Johnson, jay@leenoonan.com Manufacturers’ representative serving the electric utilities. We
represent manufacturers of metering sockets & devices; secondary
pedestals & buried enclosures; fiberglass crossarms; pad-mounted
switchgear; substation breakers, transformers & switches; insulators;
T&D connectors; battery powered crimping & cutting tools; cable
preparation tools; climbing & fall protection equipment and the Fault
Wizard. Primus Marketing Associates, Inc. 6133 Blue Circle Drive, Suite 180, Minnetonka, MN 55343 Phone: 952-930-9024 Toll Free: 800-745-5462 Fax: 952-930-9056 Web: www.primusmarketing.com E-mail:
primusmarketing@primusmarketing.com *Jeff Libbesmeier, jlibbes@primusmarketing.com John Primus, jprimus451@aol.com Bob Schulte, bschulte@primusmarketing.com Kristin Albers, kalbers@primusmarketing.com Elizabeth Greenawalt, egreenawalt@primusmarketing.com Greg Stavn, gstavn@primusmarketing.com Bill Amelse, bamelse@verizon.net Louis Bumgardner, lbumgardner@primusmarketing.com Primus is a supplier of electrical and communication equipment
including wire, cable, transformers, meters, relays, test equipment and
outdoor lighting. Also fiber-optic cable and equipment. Resco 4100 30th Avenue South, P.O. Box 160, Moorhead, MN 56561-0160 Toll Free: 800-346-3330 Fax: 218-233-0695 *David Walters, Regional Vice President, dwalters@resco1.com Todd McMichael, Account Manager, tmcmichael@resco1.com Pete Tuomisto, Account Manager, ptuomisto@resco1.com Joe Jacobson, EUSCO Sales Engineer, jjacobson@resco1.com Patricia Otto, Customer Service Representative, potto@resco1.com Full line stocking distributor of electrical distribution material
including: overhead wire and hardware, fusing, arresters, connectors,
lighting, pole and pad-mounted transformers, underground cable, terminators,
elbows, splices, switchgear, reclosers, preformed products, tools and wood
products. EUSCO is a manufacturer representative subsidiary specializing in
metering, SCADA, substation packages, power transformers and test equipment. Stuart C. Irby Company 3776 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55422 Phone: 763-588-0545 Fax: 763-588-8353 Web: www.irby.com Cell: 612-327-1790
(Backus) *Chad Backes, District Sales Manager, backs@irby.com Chad Cravens, Vice-Pres. Sales - Utility North, cravens@irby.com Irby is a proven provider of innovative electrical solutions. Upper Midwest Utility Sales 501 Maple Avenue North, Maple Lake MN 55358 Phone: 320-963-6774 Toll Free: 800-934-4977 Fax: 320-963-5884 Web:
www.umusales.com E-mail: umus@lakedalelink.net *Matt Hannafin, Sales Ben
Elsenpeter, Sales Manufacturer's representative for: American Polywater, Buzzline Canvas
Utility Bags, Cementex 1000 V Tools, Champion Fiberglass, Condux Pulling
Equipment, Conduit Repair Systems, Lewis Pulling Grips, Plastic Techniques
Inc., SensorLink, Uticom Marking Systems. Energy Management Solutions, Inc. 7935 Stone Creek Drive, Ste 140, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: 952-767-7450 Fax: 952-767-7460 Web: www.emsenenergy.com Gary A. Swanson, President, gswanson@emsenergy.com Energy
Management Solutions (EMS), Inc. is a full service provider of Engineering
Consulting and Energy Management Services.
EMS can help municipals meet CIP goals at the lowest costs in the
state, reduce energy costs by 30% and help identify innovative options for
new rates. EMS’ Services include
energy supply and demand solutions, sustainability and conservation planning,
energy auditing, price risk management and energy efficiency project
implementation. Since 1998, EMS has
been providing services for large commercial and industrial customers as well
as utility companies throughout the United States. EMS offers extensive expertise through its
diverse team of engineers, business professionals and a skilled leadership
staff providing cost effective and high quality solutions for its customers. Franklin Energy Services, LLC 8011 34th Avenue South, Suite 305, Bloomington, MN 55425 Mobile: 715-839-0010 Web: www.franklinenergy.com Dean Laube, Regional Director of Efficiency Programs,
dlaube@franklinenergy.com Franklin Energy specializes in designing, developing and delivering
comprehensive energy efficiency programs for utilities and states. The firm
is named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, a pioneer in the energy field,
advocate for environmental protection and the efficient use of one’s time,
money and resources. These characteristics serve as the basis for our
corporate philosophy and belief in his words, “Well done is better than well
said.” OPOWER 1515 N Courthouse Rd, 8th floor, Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 571-384-1234 Fax: 703-778-4547 Web: www.opower.com Allison Blake, Marketing Coordinator, allison.blake@opower.com Opower is a new
customer engagement platform for the utility industry. It reinvents the way
utilities interact with customers—from the quality of the information
provided to the way it’s presented and delivered. It helps people use energy
more efficiently and ultimately save money on their energy bills. ENERGY EFFICIENCY SOFTWARE & WEB SERVICES Apogee Interactive Inc. 100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Ste 450, Atlanta, GA 30084-7042 Phone: 678-684-6800 Fax: 678-684-6832 Web: www.apogee.com *Karen Morris, Marketing Manager, kmorris@apogee.net Darlene Lucas, Account Executive, dlucas@apogee.net Powering online energy efficiency programs at over 450 utilities,
Apogee is the leading provider of Web applications aimed at achieving energy
efficiency improvements among utility consumers. Apogee’s RESNET® accredited
energy-use analysis software provides superior analytics in engaging Web
formats that help improve your customer care metrics. From online and onsite
energy audits to targeted bill analyzers and smart grid communications
applications, Apogee’s online solutions deliver what they promise—accurate
energy analysis and satisfying customer experiences. Ameren Energy Marketing Co. (AEM) 1710 Gratiot Street, MC 902, Saint Louis, MO 63103 Phone: 314-613-9125 Fax: 314-554-2814 Web: www.amerenenergymarketing.com *Dennis Beutler, Sales Executive, dbeutler@ameren.com Tom Leigh, Manager, Sales & Marketing, tleigh@ameren.com AEM is an independent, regional marketing and trading subsidiary of
St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation. AEM provides risk management services to
public utilities, municipal utilities, cooperatives and other organizations
at the wholesale and retail level. Dairyland Power Cooperative 3200 East Avenue South, PO Box 817, LaCrosse, WI 54602-0817 Phone: 608-787-1224 Fax: 608-787-1266 Web: www.dairynet.com Mike Wish, Manager, Accounts and Business Support, mwi@dairynet.com Dairyland Power Cooperative is a generation and transmission
cooperative that provides a variety of competitive wholesale power supply and
other services to its 25 cooperative and 16 municipal members in four (4)
states, MN, WI, IA and IL. Excelsior Energy, Inc. 225 South 6th Street, Ste 1730, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-847-2360 Fax: 612-333-3042 Web: www.excelsiorenergy.com Email: info@excelsiorenergy.com Dick Stone, Senior V.P., Development & Engineering, dickstone@excelsiorenergy.com Excelsior Energy, Inc. is an energy development company based in
Minnetonka, Minnesota and is the developer of the Mesaba Energy Project (the
“Mesaba Project”). The Mesaba Project is a 602 MW (net) Integrated
Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) electric power generation station being
developed on Minnesota’s Iron Range. The Project will use the ConocoPhillips
E-GasTM Technology for Solid Fuel Gasification of solid feedstocks
(“E-Gas” or “E-Gas Technology”). The Project enjoys strong federal, state,
and local support and will achieve substantial environmental benefits through
its dramatically decreased emissions. Great River Energy 12300 Elm Creek Boulevard, Maple Grove, MN 55369-4718 Phone: 763-445-5000 Fax:
763-445-5050 Web: www.GreatRiverEnergy.com Email: thoaglund@grenergy.com Robert P. Ambrose, Director, Government Affairs Jon Brekke, VP/Member Services Great River Energy is the second largest electric utility in Minnesota,
based on generating capacity, and the fourth largest generation and
transmission cooperative in the country in terms of assets. The organization
provides wholesale electric service to 28 electric distribution cooperatives
in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Those member cooperatives serve approx. 550,000
member/consumers. LS Power 400 Chesterfield Center, Ste 110, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Phone: 636-534-3216 Fax: 636-532-2250 Web: www.LSPower.com Bryan Rushing, Director of Origination, brushing@LSPower.com LS Power is engaged in the development,
acquisition and management of power generation and transmission
infrastructure. LS Power has a proven
track record of successful development activities, operations management and
commercial execution, completing some of the sector’s most successful
transactions. Manitoba Hydro 360 Portage Avenue, PO Box 815, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2P4, CANADA Phone: 204-360-4778 Fax: 204-360-6137 Web: www.hydro.mb.ca C.D. (Chuck) Steele, Manager, Export Power Marketing
Dept., csteele@hydro.mb.ca Manitoba Hydro provides energy to over 532,000 electrical and 264,000
natural gas customers throughout Manitoba and markets its surplus power to
out-of-province areas. Its main resource is self-renewing water power.
Manitoba Hydro is one of the largest energy utilities in Canada, with capital
assets in service exceeding $12 billion. Minnesota Power (an ALLETE Company) 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: 218-722-5642 Fax: 218-723-3989 Web: www.mnpower.com Pat Mullen, VP Marketing and Public Affairs Dan Travica, Regional Account Manager, 800-950-3889 Dale Sundin, Regional Account Manager, 218-590-8672 *Jim Peck, Manager – Strategic Accounts, 218-355-3376,
jpeck@mnpower.com Minnesota Power (MP) is a diversified electric utility supplying
electric power in upper Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Other business
interests include water utilities, coal mining, and real estate. Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. 1822 Mill Road, PO Box 13200, Grand Forks, ND 58208-3200 Phone: 701-795-4000 Fax: 701-795-4214 Web: www.minnkota.com E-mail: minnkota@minnkota.com Robert “Mac” McLennan, CEO, mmclennan@minnkota.com *David Sogard, Vice-Pres. of Legal & Gov. Affairs,
dsogard@minnkota.com Minnkota Power Cooperative (MPC) is a regional electric generation and
transmission company serving 11 member-owned distribution cooperatives and 12
municipal utilities through a partnership with NMPA. Minnkota’s service area,
aggregating approximately 35,000 square miles, is located in northwestern
Minnesota and eastern North Dakota with a population of 300,000 people. Utilities Plus 459 South Grove Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: 507-526-2193 Fax: 507-526-2527 Web: www.cmmpa.org Email:
info@cmmpa.org *Steve Thompson, Deputy CEO, stevet@cmmpa.org Utilities Plus is a non-profit organization that provides transmission
and power supply support services. Utilities Plus works in partnership with
CMMPA which is a project-oriented agency where the municipally-owned member
utilities maintain the right to choose the power supply options that best
meet their own needs. CMMPA manages
the power supply portfolios on behalf of its Members. Support services Utilities Plus provides
its CMMPA members include: capacity/energy portfolio planning and
procurement; MISO Market Participant representation, scheduling and
settlements; and MISO Transmission Owner (TO) representation for tariff
recovery on agency and member transmission assets. Utilities Plus services are “at cost”. Utilities Plus’s main goal is to assist members
in obtaining the least cost resources by aggregating purchases and cost
sharing technical subject matter expertise of staff and necessary
supplemental consulting support. Westmoreland Coal Sales Company 12400 Portland Avenue, S. #160, Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: 952-767-0877 Fax: 952-808-0878 Virg Meyer, VP Sales & Transportation, 612-865-5138, vmeyer@westmoreland.com Westmoreland Coal Company is the oldest continuously operating
independent coal company in the United States. The coal-mining operations
include Powder River Basin in Montana and Lignite Operations in Montana,
North Dakota and Texas. It is also a provider of bituminous coal by barge,
lake vessel, rail and truck. Xcel Energy, Inc. PO Box 8, Eau Claire, WI
54701-0008 Phone: 715-737-1362 Fax: 715-737-1155 Web: www.xcelenergy.com Libby Niesen, Wholesale Accounts Manager, elizabeth.a.niesen@xcelenergy.com Based in Minneapolis, MN, Xcel Energy operates in eight states. The
company provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy and energy-related
products and services to 3.3 million electricity customers and 1.8 million
natural gas customers. Energy Systems Midwest, Inc. 116 Bridge Avenue East, PO Box 85, Delano, MN 55328 Phone: 763-972-9129 Fax: 763-972-1291 Scott Oare, President, scotto@esmmn.com Suppliers of engine accessories and boiler systems. Fairbanks Morse Engine 701 White Avenue, Beloit, WI
53511 Phone: 608-364-8054 Web: www.fairbanksmorse.com Steve Lang, Sales Engineer, steve.lang@fairbanksmorsse.com Nick Radean, Sales Manager, nick.radean@fairbanksmorse.com Fairbanks Morse Engine is the original U.S. manufacturer and today’s
premier provider of customized medium-speed engine systems, parts, and direct
service solutions. AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.) 6901 East Fish Lake Road, Ste 184, Maple Grove, MN 55369 Phone: 763-463-5036 Fax: 763-463-5037 Web: www.ae2s.com Grant Meyer, Operations Manager,
grant.meyer@ae2s.com 1815 Schafer Street, Ste 301, Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone: 701-221-0530 Fax: 701-221-0531 *Sarah Volk, Marketing Assistant, sarah.volk@ae2s.com AE2S is a specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm
that provides professional services in the Upper Midwest. Our primary service
is water—meaning drinking water, wastewater, and storm water system
consulting. Instrumentation and controls, surveying mapping, geographic
information systems (GIS), general civil, and site development are also
provided as stand-alone services or in support of our primary services. Barr Engineering 4700 West 77th Street, Minneapolis, MN
55435-4803 Phone: 952-832-2600 Fax: 952-832-2601 Web: www.barr.com Sheldon Sorensen, Principal/Electrical Engineer, ssorensen@barr.com FIELD OF PRACTICE: Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Hydraulic,
Structural, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical and Geotechnical Engineering:
Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Limology, Biology, Soil Science
& Atmospheric Science ACTIVITIES: Assessment & Remediation: site investigation
and remediation; feasibility studies; waste characterization; property
assessments; groundwater modeling. Air Quality: permitting assistance;
regulatory analysis; dispersion modeling; stack testing; emission control. Facilities
& Infrastructure: dams; hydraulics; landfills; task management; waste
minimization studies; mineland reclamation; tailing basins; foundations. Process
Design: design of systems: materials handling, transport and storage;
treatment and processing for air, waste & water; HVAC; electrical power
& controls; process controls. Water Resources: water quality;
watershed investigations; flood control; algae & milfoil surveys; NPDES
permit assistance; wetland delineation, mitigation & permitting. Bolton & Menk, Inc. 1960 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN
56001 Phone: 507-625-4171 Fax: 507-625-4177 Web: www.bolton-menk.com Robert Brown, P.E., Vice-Pres. Environmental Div., robert.brown@bolton-menk.com Bolton & Menk, Inc., ranked in the Top 500 Engineering Firms by
Engineering News Record (ENR), provides services for civil, environmental,
transportation engineering, together with water resources and land surveying
services. Established in 1949, our staff of more than 250 professionals and
technicians assists clients in meeting the ever-increasing demand for quality
engineering and surveying services. The corporate office is in Mankato, with
offices also in Fairmont, Sleepy Eye, Burnsville, Willmar, Chaska, Ramsey, Maplewood, and Brainerd, Minnesota, and
Ames, Iowa. DeWild Grant Reckert and Associates Company (DGR) 1302 South Union Street, PO Box 511, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Phone: 712-472-2531 Toll Free: 800-446-2531 Fax: 712-472-2710 *Blair Metzger, President, blair@dgrnet.com Chad Rasmussen, Ass’t Department Head, chadr@dgrnet.com DGR provides municipal electric utility engineering services
specializing in substations; overhead and underground distribution design;
high voltage overhead and underground transmission lines; protective relaying
systems; diesel generation and power plant expansions; power supply and rate
studies; CAD/GIS mapping; system planning and analysis. HDR Engineering, Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416 Phone: 763-591-5400 Fax: 763-591-5413 Direct: 763-278-5989 Web Page: www.hdrinc.com Michelle Sherwood, Assistant Marketing Manager, michelle.sherwood@hdrinc.com HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) is an architectural,
engineering, and consulting firm with more than 7,500 professionals in 165
locations worldwide. With four offices in Minnesota, HDR has all of the
resources available locally to assist clients with their power and energy
needs. To learn more, visit us at www.hdrinc.com. Heartland Engineering Services 6800 Electric Drive, PO Box 330, Rockford, MN 55373 Phone: 763-477-3077 Toll Free: 888-264-6386 Fax: 763-477-3166 Web: www.heartlandes.com Email:
hnelson@heartlandes.com Curtis Cordt, General Manager, ccordt@heartlandes.com Heartland Engineering Services provides electrical engineering
services, including the following: distribution planning; modeling and
back-feed studies; sectionalizing and economic evaluation studies; design
engineering for distribution and transmission line; substation design; street
lighting design; generation evaluation/design; distribution staking;
construction inspection; operational assistance; power quality investigation;
CAD drafting and map maintenance. KBM, Inc. 405 Bruce Avenue, Suite 200, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4642 Phone: 701-772-7156 Fax: 701-772-0826 *David A. Martian, PE, VP Electrical, Ext. 218, dmartian@kbm-corp.com Todd Forster, Ext. 221, tforster@kbm-corp.com Greg Horton, Ext. 248, ghorton@kbm-corp.com KBM, Inc. provides electrical and civil engineering, aerial
photogrammetry, and surveying. Municipal utility services include planning
and design of high voltage electrical power supply and distribution systems;
water supply, storage and distribution systems; wastewater collection and
treatment systems; streets and roads. Krause Power Engineering, LLC 2029 County Highway I, Suite 1, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Phone: 715-577-1369 Fax: 715-861-3916 Web:
www.krausepowerengineering.com David Krause, P.E., dkrause@krausepowerengineering.com Electric utility consulting, planning, line
design, substation design, electrical studies, and management consulting. Power System Engineering, Inc. 1532 W. Broadway, Madison, WI 53713 Phone: 608-268-3520 Fax: 608-222-9378 Web: www.powersystem.org *Kaitlin McDonough, Project Coordinator, mcdonoughk@powersystem.org Candice Roth, Client Communications Coordinator, rothc@powersystem.org PSE is a full-service consulting firm for electric utilities. PSE has engineers, IT and utility strategy
experts, economists, and financial analysts on staff. Some of our services
include: communications, strategic & technology work plans, engineering
studies, line design, rates and financial planning. For a list of services,
visit our website. Roskos Technical Services, Inc. (RTSi) 23410 Jamaica Avenue North, Forest Lake, MN 55025-8207 Phone: 651-208-7368 Web: www.roskostech.com Gary Roskos, President, gary@roskostech.com RTSi provides engineering, testing, and commissioning services for
substation and distribution systems. RTSi specializes in system protection
and automation, including SCADA systems. SAIC EE&I (formerly R. W. Beck) 1380
Corporate Center Curve, Suite 305, Saint Paul, MN 55121-1200 Phone: 651-994-8415 Fax:
651-994-8396 Web: www.SAIC.com/EEandI *David
A. Berg, Senior Project Manager, david.a.berg@saic.com Kevin
T. Favero, Senior Project Manager, kevin.t.favero@saic.com SAIC
EE&I provides power supply planning; hydro and thermal generation;
transmission and distribution planning and design; rate studies; financial
feasibility studies; environmental studies; water supply, distribution,
treatment; wastewater treatment; solid waste management; site studies,
planning; cogeneration plants; industrial facilities design; valuations,
appraisals; resource recovery; management and advisory service. Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55110 Phone: 651-490-2000 Toll Free: 888-908-8166 FAX: 651-490-2150 Web: www.sehinc.com Scott Sannes, Principal, ssannes@sehinc.com Branch offices: Brainerd, Duluth, Glencoe, Grand Rapids, Minnetonka,
Mankato, St. Cloud, Virginia, Worthington Multi-disciplined firm of engineers, architects, planners, and
scientists serving public and private clients. Some of our services include: utility,
water/wastewater treatment, dam design/rehabilitation; building
design/rehabilitation; electrical transmission and distribution; process
control and waste management services; geotechnical engineering services;
structural investigations; airport, landscape architecture, computer
application design, aviation, power,
environmental, urban design and transportation services for local
governments, regional and state agencies, federal agencies and industrial
clients. Stanley Consultants, Inc. 5775 Wayzata Blvd., Ste 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416 Phone: 952-546-3669 Fax: 952-546-4279 Web: www.stanleygroup.com Andy Koshire, Project Principal Energy Business,
koshireandy@stanelygroup.com Stanley Consultants is a consulting engineering-architectural firm
with full-service capabilities in planning, environmental studies/design,
engineering design and construction administration. Since the 1930s, Stanley Consultants has
been involved in design of substation, transmission and distribution, power
generation, and system control facilities for utilities worldwide. Generation projects have included coal,
gas, and oil-fired generation, ranging in size from 500 KW to 825 MW. Substation and transmission projects have
ranged in voltage from 34.5 kV to 765 kV.
Substation projects range from 500 kVA up to 800 MVA. Staff includes mechanical, electrical,
civil, structural, geotechnical, and chemical engineers; architects; GIS and
Survey; and environmental scientists. U.S. Energy Services 605 North Highway 169, Suite 1200, Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763-543-4600 Fax: 763-543-4603 Web: www.usenergyservices.com Email: info@usenergyservices.com Bill Bathe, CEO and Strategic Sales *Todd Overgard, President Gail McMinn, Executive Vice President, Client Services U.S. Energy provides natural gas, electric and renewable energy
management services to clients throughout the United States. Specialties
include natural gas procurement, electric supply planning, and methane
capture projects. WSB & Associates, Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416 Phone: 763-541-4800 Toll Free: 888-541-4800 Fax: 763-541-1700 Web: www.wsbeng.com Jay Kennedy, Municipal Group Mgr., jkennedy@wsbeng.com WSB & Associates, Inc. is a Minnesota-owned infrastructure
engineering firm with offices in Minneapolis and St. Cloud. Our full range of
services includes municipal, transportation, water resource, environmental,
structural, water/wastewater, construction administration, survey, GIS, and
right-of-way. WSB assists our clients with all facets of their projects, from
small studies to large reconstruction projects. Equipment Manufacturers, Suppliers &
Service Altec Industries, Inc. 5201 West 84th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: 317-872-3460 Fax:
317-872-2531 1255 Port Terminal Drive, Duluth, MN
55802 Phone: 218-722-9200 fax: 218-722-6443 Web: www.altec.com *Clint Bitting, Sr. Acct. Mgr, clint.bitting@altec.com, 515-240-5342 Tim Spangenberg, Regional Mgr, tim.spangenberg@altec.com Manufacturer and installer of hydraulic truck mounted aerial
platforms, digger derricks and other equipment. Since 1929 Altec has been a
world leader in providing products and services for the electric utility,
telecommunications, and contractor markets. Cummins NPower 1600 Buerkle Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Phone: 651-636-1000 Fax: 651-286-2111 Web: www.cumminsnpower.com *Dan Biro, Power Generation Sales, dan.j.biro@cummins.com Chris Hoglund, Power Generation Sales,
christopher.k.hoglund@cummins.com Cummins NPower is the exclusive distributor for Cummins Power
Generation in the Upper Midwest region, providing diesel and gas generator
sets, transfer switches, and switchgear used for emergency back-up and prime
power. A full fleet of rental
generators is also available for use in various temporary power applications. Flagshooter, LLC 47742 250th Street, Garretson, SD 57030 Phone: 605-529-5000 Web: www.flagshooter.com Paul Carrette, paulc@flagshooter.com Flagging and painting have never been
faster, safer or more convenient. Flag Shooter is a unique device designed to
secure markings and utility flags into the ground. Studies have shown that Flag Shooter can
perform up to 40% faster than traditional methods of flagging and
painting. Plus, Flag Shooter does not
require stooping or “throwing:” the flag.
Plus, the Flag Shooter Caddy System makes multiple locates and flag
jobs so much more convenient. Flag
Shooter remains the only device of its kind, transforming a task that was
once considered dull and demanding into one that’s faster, safer and (dare we
say it)…fun! FS3 Inc. 9030 64th Street NW, P.O. Box 989, Annandale, MN 55302 Phone: 320-274-7223 Toll Free: 877-274-7223 Fax: 320-274-7205 Web:
www.FS3inc.biz Laurie Ferguson, Admin Manager, laurie@fs3inc.biz *Marty Ferguson, President, marty@fs3inc.biz Cassie Kenning, OPS Manager, cassie@fs3inc.biz Independently-owned supplier of HDPE conduit, cable installation
products, cable locators, vehicle lighting, magnetic manhole cover lifters,
vehicle camera systems, work zone signage, safety apparel and related items. Hubbell Power Systems 8871 Deer Run Drive, Victoria, MN 55386 Phone: 612-839-0818 Website:
www.hubbellpowersystems.com Tim Kosir, Territory Manager, Tjkosir@hps.hubbell.com Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) manufacturers a wide variety of
transmission, distribution, and substation products. Anderson, Fargo, Chance,
HPS Cable Accessories, USCO Power Substation/Transmission Switches, PCORE and
ECI Bushings, and Ohio Brass Insulators and Arrestors. Landis+Gyr EMS 6436 County Road 11, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 Phone: 218-562-3833 Toll Free: 800-828-4055 Fax: 218-562-5133 Web: www.landisgyr.com Leo Supan, Account Executive, 612-845-6001, Leo.Supan@landisgyr.com Landis+Gyr provides AMR/AMI solutions for electric, water and gas
utilities. Landis+Gyr develops and supports one-way and two-way power line
carrier systems as well as integrated RF and ERT technology. Locators & Supplies, Inc. 1614 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Phone: 218-739-9000 Toll Free: 800-950-6666 Fax: 218-736-2321 Web: locatorsandsupplies.com Richard Roen, Sales, info@locatorsandsupplies.com Serving electrical, utility, telecommunication and construction
industries since 1983. Extensive line of safety supplies: PPE, FR clothing,
marking paint, cable locators, generators and truck boxes. MC Sales Inc. 825 Market Street, Oregon, WI
53575 Phone: 608-835-5761 Fax: 608-835-8584 Web: www.mcsalesinc.com *Brian Lotto, Sales Representative, Brian.l@mcsalesinc.com Jack Schmehil, President, Jack.s@mcsalesinc.com Nancy Down, Sales Support, Nancy.d@mcsalesinc.com Karl Berggreen, Sales Representative, Karl.b@mcsalesinc.com MC Sales, established in 1964, is a manufacturers’ representative
agency providing the very best in sales engineering to our valued clients. We
represent quality manufacturers who provide unique solutions for the electric
utility, Commercial/Industrial, OEM, and consulting engineering markets. The
Midwestern United States geographic markets we serve include Wisconsin, Upper
Michigan, Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana, Minnesota, and North and
South Dakota. MIRATECH Corporation 420 So. 145th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74108 Phone: 918-622-7077 Fax: 918-933-6214 Toll Free: 800-640-3141 Cell: 918-527-1533 Web: www.miratechcorp.com Gary Keefe, Marketing Director, gkeefe@miratechcorp.com At MIRATECH, we
supply some of the most advanced, cost-effective, reliable NESHAP compliance
solutions and emissions systems for industrial engines on the market -
systems that help our customers meet government regulations, and maintain
clean, worry-free, economical operations. Silent Power, Inc. 8175 Industrial Park Road, #100, Baxter, MN 56425 Phone: 218-454-3030 Fax: 218-454-3026 Toll Free: 888-818-1001, x710 Web:
www.silentpwr.com Jim Davich, Channel Manager, jdavich@silentpwr.com Manufacturer of
distributed renewable energy storage systems and fuel free back-up power
systems. WESCO Distribution, Inc. 5151 Industrial Blvd. NE, Fridley, MN
55421-1010 Phone: 763-528-9772 Toll Free: 800-328-9557 Fax: 763-528-9701 Web: www.wesco.com/utility Brad Bozich, Dir. of Sales - Midwest Region, bbozich@wesco.com WESCO Distribution Inc. has been serving electric utilities for over
75 years. WESCO has 352 branches in the USA and provides material for: T
& D Systems, Data Comm Systems, Lighting, Safety Supplies, Consumables,
LV Electric, and Tools. WESCO offers
complete logistics services and can provide Substation Packaging through our
Hamby-Young Division. Equipment Sales, Leasing, Rentals &
Service ABM Equipment & Supply, LLC 333 2nd Street NE, Hopkins, MN 55343 Phone: 952-938-5451 Toll Free: 800-229-5451 Fax: 952-938-0159 Web: www.abm-highway.com Email:
angied@abm-highway.com *Dave Gorres, Utility Equip. Sales Scott
Reierson, Municipal Equip. Sales Jeff Harmsen, Utility Service Mgr. Jeff
Trelstad, Municipal Service Mgr. Complete line of equipment for utility, municipal, refuse and
recycling industries, including: aerial lifts, digger derricks, fiberglass,
aluminum/steel service bodies, hydraulic tools, snow blowers, asphalt
patchers, sewer vactors, sewer jetters, forcefeed loaders, rearloaders,
roll-offs, refuse carts, recycling bins/bodies/trailers, on-board scales.
Also in-house and field service for all products. DUECO, INC. 1901 14th Avenue NW, Watertown, SD 57201 Phone: 605-882-3004 Toll Free: 800-233-7972 Fax: 605-886-6276 Web: www.dueco.com *Ron Koosman, Sales Manager, ron@dueco.com Ben Pahl, West Sales, ben@dueco.com Darrol Mason, East Sales, darrol@dueco.com Sales and service of new and used Telelect equipment. Used equipment sales. HD Supply Waterworks 15800 West 79th Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Phone: 612-290-3148 Fax: 952-937-8065 Web Page: www.hdsupply.com *Beth C. Peterson, AMI Product Specialist, beth.peterson@hdsupply.com Paul Thom, Sales Representative, paul.thom@hdsupply.com Mark Hines, Sales Representative, mark.hines@hdsupply.com Greg Bentson, Sales Representative, greg.bentson@hdsupply.com HD Supply is a leading wholesale distribution company, providing a
broad range of products and services to professional customers in the
infrastructure and energy, maintenance, repair and improvement and specialty
construction markets. With a diverse
portfolio of market leading businesses and approximately 770 locations, HD
Supply is one of the largest wholesale distributors in North America. Our customers can trust HD Supply to
deliver what you need, when you need it and where you need it. New South Equipment Mat 1707 Valorane Blvd., Green Bay, WI
54304 Phone: 920-265-3449 Web: www.newsouthmat.com *Jon Keener, Area Manager–Midwest, jkeener@newsouthmat.coim Drew St. John, CEO, dstjohn@newsouthmat.com Scott Nance, Operations Manager, snance@newsouthmat.com New South Equipment Mat provides unique access and construction
matting solutions to a wide array of customer and construction site
applications. Whether you need
construction mats, crane mats, dragline mats or pipeline mats, New South Mat
has a solution for your matting needs.
Our total project approach designs and executes solutions built around
project and customer needs. Truck Utilities, Inc. 2370 English Street, Saint Paul, MN 55109 Phone: 651-484-3305 Toll Free: 800-869-1075 Fax: 651-484-0076 Web: www.truckutilities.com Email:
truckutl@mail.truckutilities.com *Rob Streeter, Utility Sales Manager Paul
Capeder, Utility Sales/Rental Bernie Bourasa, Utility Sales Distributor of parts and service for truck-mounted utility equipment: digger
derricks; aerial manlifts; articulating crane; hydraulic cranes; air
compressors; steel, fiberglass and aluminum service bodies; reel handling
equipment; hydraulic tools; winches; toolboxes; van shelving; snow plows;
liftgates; dump bodies; custom fabrication; rebuilding and transfer
equipment. Crane and aerial rental. Ziegler Power Systems 8050 County Road 101 East, Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone: 952-445-4292 Toll Free: 888-320-4292 Fax: 952-233-4622 Web: www.zieglercat.com/power *Mark Reuter, Municipal Utility Sales Engineer, mark.reuter@zieglercat.com, 952-887-4599 Dave Carlson, Rental Sales, 952-887-4501 Dean Hultgren, Service, 952-887-4451 Bruce Erickson, Electric Power Sales & Rental Manager,
952-233-4338 Sales: Caterpillar generators, plus a complete line of power generation
equipment including paralleling equipment, transfer switches, battery-free
UPS systems, chillers and other accessories. Rental: Caterpillar generators, plus cable, transformers, power
distribution, light towers and chillers. 24-hour availability and service,
24/7 remote system-ready monitoring, maintenance programs. Financial Consultants, Underwriters & Banks Ehlers 3060 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, MN 55113-1122 Phone: 651-697-8500 Fax: 651-697-8555 Toll Free: 800-552-1171 Web: www.ehlers-inc.com Tim Schram, Marketing Director, tschram@ehlers-inc.com Ehlers
is an independent financial advisory firm. Our fiduciary duty to
clients is to design customized financial solutions to help grow their
communities. We assist clients in strategically planning projects and
balancing fiscal implications for the short and long term. Comprehensive
advisory services from Ehlers include: Debt Planning and Issuance; Economic
Development and Redevelopment Services; Financial Planning; Strategic
Communications. Ehlers is proud to be an Associate Member of MMUA. Springsted Incorporated 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300, Saint Paul, MN 55101-2887 Phone: 651-223-3000 Fax: 651-223-3002 *Kathleen A. (Kathy) Aho, President, kaho@springsted.com Nicholas R. (Nick) Dragisich, Executive Vice Pres.,
ndragisich@springsted.com Doug Green, Vice President, dgreen@springsted.com Springsted is the financial advisor to the MMUA Finance Program and
also represents many MMUA members on their individualized consulting needs by
providing independent financial advisory and management consulting services.
One of our specialty areas is utilities and assisting them as they work to
provide water, sewer, gas, electric generation and solid waste disposal
services. Springsted provides both comprehensive capital funding and bond
issuance services and, in addition, our consulting group develops financial
plans and revenue projections, rate studies, and capital improvement plans
and can provide other customized consulting. U.S. Bank, Government Services 101 East 5th Street, EP-MN-S9GB, St. Paul, MN 55101-1860 Phone: 651-466-8606 Toll Free: 877-495-7520 Fax: 651-466-8910 Web: www.usbank.com/government Lee Strom, Vice President and Regional Manager, lee.strom@usbank.com At U.S. Bank, we recognize that your banking needs are different from
those of the private sector. That is why we design products and services
tailored just for you, the public sector. Your issues are our issues. We
provide collateralized deposit services, credit/financing, treasure management
services, merchant payment processing, purchasing card services, and
investment management. (The) Salvation Army 2445 Prior Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113 Phone: 651-746-3542 Toll Free: 800-842-7279 Fax: 651-746-3546 Louise Simens, Div. Social Services Director *Mike McGlone, Div. HeatShare Coordinator, mike_mcglone@usc.salvationarmy.org HeatShare is a utility-sponsored fuel fund administered by The
Salvation Army Northern Division. It serves individuals experiencing utility
disconnections. To date 85 percent of Minnesota municipal utilities work with
HeatShare in gathering needed assistance. All contributions are tax
deductible. HeatShare works independently of government-regulated systems.
HeatShare is endorsed by the MMUA Board of Directors. Flexible Benefit Administrators, Inc. 2120 1/2 East 10th Street, PO Box 128, Glencoe, MN 55336-0128 Phone: 320-864-3525 Fax: 320-864-3523 Charles J. Kroeger, President *Justin C. Kroeger, Vice President, fbacjk01@embarqmail.com MMUA-endorsed sales of employee benefit programs in all areas; also
third party administration of insurance plans. Irby Tool & Safety Stuart C. Irby Company 3776 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55422 Phone: 763-588-0545 Fax: 763-588-8353 Web: www.irby.com Email:
kielbasa@irby.com Dan Kielbasa, Manager, Business Development and Planning A full service, NAIL certified test lab and distributor of safety
products including rubber insulating gloves and equipment, arc flash
protection, FR safety clothing and hot line tools. A one-stop complete tool
and safety solution with the leading brands, quality products, and
exceptional service. Avant Energy, Inc. 200 South Sixth Street, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612-349-6868 Fax: 621-349-6108 Website: www.avantenergy.com E-mail: info@avantenergy.com President: Derick O. Dahlen Vice President/Corporate Treasurer:
James D. Larson Vice President of Operations:
Joseph V. Fulliero Vice President of Finance:
Harold G. Little Vice President of Sustainability Programs: Candace D. Campbell *Marketing Coordinator: Lauren A.
Nikkola, Lauren.Nikkola@avantenergy.com Avant Energy is a Minneapolis-based energy management company founded
in 1984. We create value for our
clients by helping control energy supply costs and managing energy supply
risk in an increasingly complex and changing marketplace. Our services
include energy consulting, sustainability consulting, utility management
services, energy trading, and project development. LLS Resources, LLC 12 South 6th Street, Suite 1137, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612-343-8188 Larry L. Schedin, Owner, Larry@LLSResources.com Provides strategic planning, expert witness and management assistance
to municipal utilities and large industrial customers regarding supply,
transmission, and distribution issues for both electricity and natural gas.
This includes evaluation of customers on-site (distributed) generation,
pricing of utility services and certificates of need. Also provides MISO Day
2 market assistance to market participants. Utility Management Services, LLC 841 Daniel Drive, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Phone: 952-873-5632 Fax: 952-873-3898 Web: ums-firm.com Jeffrey Jansen, President, jm.jansen@mchsi.com Utility Management Services is specifically focused towards providing
management and operational services to publicly owned utilities and their
customers. UMS assists with power supply & resource planning; rate design
& review; system planning & budgeting; custom RFP’s & agreements;
project management; DSM & CIP programs; AMR; SCADA; Load Management
Systems; and economic & business development. West Monroe Partners, LLC 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste 2200, Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: 312-602-4000 Fax: 312-602-4010 Web: www.westmonroepartners.com *Ken Goebel, Sr. Marketing Specialist, kgoebel@westmonroepartners.com Tom Hulsebosch, Managing Director, thulsebosch@westmonroepartners.com Mary Scheller, Marketing Specialist, mscheller@westmonroepartners.com West Monroe Partners’ Energy & Utilities
practice is comprised of a diverse team of industry professionals and
experienced consultants. Applying deep industry knowledge to deliver holistic
solutions to the specific needs of public, private, and cooperative
utilities, our professionals serve as trusted partners for many international
clients. With strong credentials in utility operation, telecommunications,
security assessment and design, program management offices, systems integration,
and measurement systems, West Monroe Partners is your full-service
consultancy of choice. For additional information about our Energy &
Utilities practice, visit http://www.westmonroepartners.com/Industries/Energy-and-Utilities.aspx Dakota Supply Group - Metering
Technology Division 12205 Nicollet Avenue South, Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: 952-890-3811 Toll Free: 800-325-0514 Fax: 952-890-8418 Web: www.dakotasupplygroup.com *Steve Mereness, Metering Technology Group Manager, smereness@dsginc.biz Mike McNabb, N. MN Territory Manager, mmcnabb@dsginc.biz Dan McGrane, S. MN Territory Manager, dmcgrane@dsginc.biz Dakota Supply Group is a full-line distributor of
products for the electrical, mechanical, communications, utility, automation,
waterworks, filtration and metering industries. Our Metering Technology division offers
comprehensive metering system solutions for municipal electric, gas, water
and wastewater utility markets throughout the Midwest. We specialize in streamlining the
day-to-day business of reading meters, ranging from simple walk-by networks
to the most advanced fixed networks.
Our customers can expect the best in automated meter reading systems,
flow meters, gas meters, electric meters, and meter accessories. Chapman Metering LLC 1911 N LaVista Heights Road, PO Box 94, Avoca, Iowa 51521 Phone: 712-343-2125 Toll Free: 800-782-2719 Fax: 712-343-6631 Web: www.chapmanmetering.com Larry Chapman, President/Owner, larryc@chapmanmetering.com *Donald Bauerkemper, Accountant,
donnieb@chapmanmetering.com Chapman Metering LLC is a full-service meter testing and application
company. We are not salesmen. We only sell our services and attempt to help
you purchase what you need instead of something more. Natural Gas Marketers & Consultants CenterPoint Energy 800 LaSalle Avenue, 14 FL, PO Box 59038, Minneapolis, MN 55459-0038 Phone: 612-321-4330 Toll Free: 800-234-5800 ext. 4330 Fax: 612-321-4397 Web: www.centerpointenergy.com Russ Wagner, Account Manager, 612-321-5003,
russell.wagner@centerpointenergy.com CenterPoint Energy is Minnesota’s leading provider of natural gas for
electric power generation. For over 70 years we have been providing natural
gas to several large electric utility and industrial cogeneration facilities.
We currently supply natural gas to fuel over 1,000 MW of electric power
generation and are actively participating in projects throughout Minnesota. CenterPoint Energy Services, Inc. 800 LaSalle Avenue, Suite 1725, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2006 Phone: 612-321-5099 Toll Free: 800-495-9880 Fax: 612-321-5081 Web: www.CenterPointEnergy/CES *Terry Cassidy, Regional Sales Director, Terry.Cassidy@CenterPointEnergy.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||