Associate Members

This is our membership category for businesses and other entities. The history of many associate members is closely tied with municipal utilities. Associate Members provide valuable services to Regular Members. MMUA and its utility members value the Associate Members and the goods and services they provide. Below is a list of our Associate Members.

Profession

 

Company Name

Trynzic

Physical Address: 4160 24th Avenue South, Suite 101, Fargo, ND 58104
Mailing Address: 4160 24th Avenue South, Suite 101, Fargo, ND 58104
Phone: 701.964.1395  
Website: www.trynzic.com

Jim Murray, Regional Director
Phone: 651.269.5420

Trynzic bridges the gap between advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and traditional business processes to help utilities providers achieve a new level of service management performance. Trynzic’s IoT software platform is used by utility distributors to turn never-ending streams of raw, smart meter data into polished, intelligent business workflows. Built on Microsoft Azure, Trynzic’s software platform combines event-driven architecture and serverless computing to give providers an affordable way to process, prioritize and respond to utility issues like outages or equipment failures in real-time.

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.

Physical Address: 4285 Lexington Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN 55126
Mailing Address: 4285 Lexington Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN 55126
Phone: 651.415.3800   Toll Free: 888.858.3441  
Fax: 888.858.3440
Website: www.ulteig.com

Kirsten Olson, Associate Marketing Specialist
Phone: 651.415.6639

Ulteig delivers comprehensive design engineering, program management and technical and field services that strengthen infrastructure vital to everyday life. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compeling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

United States Solar Corporation

Physical Address: 100 North 6th Street, Suite 410B, Minneapolis, MN 55043
Mailing Address: 100 North 6th Street, Suite 410B, Minneapolis, MN 55043
Phone: 612.260.2230   Toll Free: 800.877.6527  
Website: us-solar.com

Fritz Schulz, VP, Business Development
Phone: 720-545-2700

US Solar specializes in 1 – 20 MW projects, and we are a market leader in Minnesota with over 90 individual MW-scale projects completed in the state. Based in Minnesota, US Solar is an experienced team that develops, finances, constructs, owns, and operates solar farms and battery storage systems. We approach each project with the mindset of long-term ownership and US Solar is one of the only independent solar development organizations that maintains ownership in projects instead of selling projects prior to construction. We are eager to assist your members in your pursuit of the quality and flexibility of distributed generation solutions and clean energy.

Utility Financial Solutions, LLC

Physical Address: 185 Sun Meadow Ct., Holland, MI 49424
Mailing Address: 185 Sun Meadow Ct., Holland, MI 49424
Phone: 616.393.9722  
Website: www.ufsweb.com

As your dynamic finance partner, we know you have goals, and we’ll help you get there. Our experts know how to listen and understand your organization’s goals before our work even begins, ensuring we can provide you with the most effective solutions to suit your needs. Whether you provide electric, water, wastewater, telecommunications, gas or solid waste services, we’re ready to partner with you on your next  cost of service, financial projection, and/or rate design project,

Wartsila North America, Inc.

Physical Address: 11710 North Gessner Road, Suite A, Houston, TX 77064
Mailing Address: 11710 North Gessner Road, Suite A, Houston, TX 77064
Phone: 281.233.6200  
Website: www.wartsila.com

Josh Klopp, Business Development Manager
Direct: 763.856.9630     Email:  joshua.klopp@wartsila.com

Wärtsilä is a leading global supplier of ultra-flexible internal combustion engine power plants ranging from 10 MW up to 600 MW operating on various gaseous and liquid fuels. Our portfolio includes unique solutions for baseload, peaking, reserve, load-following and distributed power generation, as well as for balancing intermittent renewable energy. As of 2016, Wärtsilä has 60 GW of installed power plant capacity in 176 countries around the world, with over 2,700 MW of installed capacity in the USA.

Watertown Municipal Utilities

Physical Address: 901 4th Avenue SW, Watertown, SD 57201
Mailing Address: 901 4th Avenue SW, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605.882.6233  
Fax: 605.882.6238
Website: www.watertownmu.com

Personnel:
  • General Manager: Steve Lehner
  • Operations Manager: Bert Magstadt
  • Electrical Superintendent: Brian Benson
  • Line Foreman: Trent Schafer
  • Lineworker: Brent Hansen
  • Natural Gas System Superintendent: John Lunde
  • Gas Technician: Jerry Burns
  • Meter Service/Repairman: Jeff Determan
  • Water/Wastewater Supervisor: Jeff Deville
  • Water/Wastewater Foreman: Mike Andrews
  • Water/Wastewater Foreman: Stephen Catlette
  • Engineer: Mark Meier
  • Office Manager: Adam Karst
  • Human Resources: Sheila Mennenga
  • Administrative Assistant: Lisa Pahl

WESCO Distribution, Inc.

Physical Address: 601 Lakeview Point Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55112-3494
Mailing Address: 601 Lakeview Point Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55112-3494
Phone: 763.528.9772   Toll Free: 800.328.9557  
Fax: 763.528.9701
Website: www.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.

Widseth

Physical Address: 7804 Industrial Park Road, Baxter, MN 56425
Mailing Address: 7804 Industrial Park Road, Baxter, MN 56425
Phone: 218.829.5117  
Website: www.widseth.com

Mike Angland, AIA, Vice-President
Phone: 218.316.3608

Widseth's Transmission & Distribution Design services include engineering for medium and high voltage utility facilities along with system planning, control and protection engineering.  Combined with our aerial mapping services, our team can provide digital color aerial photography, LIDAR, digital orthophotography, digital mapping, and terrain modeling for electric transmission lines, municipalities and GIS data.

YTS Companies, LLC

Physical Address: 11720 Brockton Lane North, Dayton, MN 55369-9326
Mailing Address: 11720 Brockton Lane North, Dayton, MN 55369-9326
Phone: 612.331.1133  
Website: www.ytsco.com

YTS Companies, LLC is a provider of vegetation management services for utility companies and utility contractors. We perform power line and right-of-way clearing and maintenance throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. We have an excellent safety record and our employees are fully certified in line clearance and herbicide application for right-of-ways. Our crews are well equipped and motivated to complete each project efficiently and safely. We pride ourselves on our customer service. Call us for referrals.

Ziegler Power Systems

Physical Address: 8050 County Road 101 East, Shakopee, MN 55379
Mailing Address: 8050 County Road 101 East, Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 952.445.4292   Toll Free: 888.320.4292  
Fax: 952.233.4622
Website: www.zieglercat.com

Sales: Caterpillar generators, plus a complete line of power generation equipment including paralleling equipment, transfer switches, UPS systems, and other accessories. Rental: Caterpillar generators, plus cable, transformers, power distribution, air compressors, heaters, air conditioners and chillers. 24-hour availability and service, 24/7 remote system-ready monitoring, maintenance programs.

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