Company News & Updates
The latest in Marsden Company News.
Marsden Launches First-Time Leadership Course
In 2023, Marsden’s Western division launched a new first-time leadership course for selected Marsden associates in the region. We are excited to announce that the first class of graduates have completed this course. This course was designed to prepare Western Division staff for advancement within the division and within Marsden. During the 10-week course, participants met once a week to go over a [...]
Marsden Partners as Premier Sponsor of CommonBond’s Annual Birdies for Hope Golf Tournament
Marsden was thrilled to be the Premier Sponsor of CommonBond's annual Birdies for Hope Golf Tournament held at North Oaks Golf Club. We are honored to have had the opportunity to attend this remarkable event alongside our dedicated team, consisting of Mike Mingo, Alex Lau, Joy Nguyen, Derek Pedlar, and Scot Jennings. By participating in Birdies for Hope, we actively contributed to [...]
Jim Froehle Promoted to President of Palen Kimball, L.L.C.
Marsden is excited to announce that Jim Froehle has been promoted to President of Palen Kimball, L.L.C. Jim will oversee the management of three companies within the Marsden enterprise: Palen Kimball, PK Calibration & Validation and Signature Mechanical. Jim has 45 years of experience in the plumbing and heating industry. He worked in the field for 19 years before becoming an Estimator/Project Manager, [...]
Marsden Building Maintenance Earns a Minnesota Safety Council Governor’s Safety Award
Marsden is excited to announce that Marsden Building Maintenance has been awarded a 2022 Minnesota Safety Council Meritorious Achievement Award! Marsden will be recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health during the 2023 Minnesota Safety and Health Conference, May 2-3. Marsden is one of 210 employers to be honored through the awards program, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. “Congratulations to [...]
Evan Shimoishimaru Promoted to General Manager
Marsden Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Evan Shimoishimaru to the role of General Manager of National Maintenance Contractors. As General Manager, Evan will be responsible for driving National Maintenance’s strategic vision and overseeing all aspects of operations, as well as developing leadership capabilities within the team, driving growth, and engaging employees. Evan has been in operations management roles for twenty [...]
EcoLab & Marsden Celebrate National Cleaning Week
This year’s National Cleaning Week (March 26 - April 1, 2023) represented a unique opportunity to celebrate the value of cleaning, recognize fellow cleaning industry professionals, and raise public awareness of the industry’s commitment to maintaining healthy environments. In honor of National Cleaning week, our partners at EcoLab interviewed the Marsden associates who clean the EcoLab Global Headquarters (EGH). The Marsden cleaners [...]
Marsden Services Acquires Alpha & Omega Building Services
St Paul, Minn/Dayton, Ohio Marsden Holding, L.L.C., a national facility services provider, announces the acquisition of Alpha & Omega Building Services, Inc and Alpha & Omega Building Services, Ltd through its wholly owned subsidiary company, Scioto, L.L.C. The acquisition was completed on August 1, 2022. Scioto, L.L.C. is a commercial janitorial contractor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Alpha & Omega is a commercial janitorial [...]
Marsden Hires Chris Hillman as COO of Commercial Cleaning and Specialty Services
Marsden is pleased to announce the hire of Chris Hillman as the Chief Operating Officer of Commercial Cleaning and Specialty Services divisions. Chris will be responsible for the ongoing operations of the organization as well as executing Marsden’s strategic long-term goals. Chris has over 25 years of experience developing, transforming, and leading global product and services businesses in the industrial, medical, consumer, government, [...]
Benjamin Reng Hired as Executive Vice President of Marsden’s Western Operations
Marsden Services is pleased to announce the hire of Benjamin Reng as the new Executive Vice President of Marsden's Western division. Ben will oversee Marden's book of business throughout the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountain Region, and California. Ben has been working in the Facilities Management industry for nearly 20 years, and has been in Director-and-above roles for more than 15 years. Ben [...]
Chad Fleeman Hired as Vice President of Business Development for Marsden South
Marsden Services is pleased to announce the hire of Chad Fleeman as Vice President of Business Development for Marsden South. Chad will oversee Marsden’s sales efforts throughout the southern United States. Chad brings 25 years of professional success in management, leadership, business development, account management, strategic development and implementation, partnerships, recruiting, and training. Prior to joining Marsden South, Chad served at THD Pro [...]
Palen Kimball Acquires Signature Mechanical
Marsden is excited to announce that as of April 1, 2022, Signature Mechanical was acquired by Palen Kimball, one of our wholly owned subsidiary companies, and Signature Mechanical will become a key part of the Palen Kimball organization. Signature Mechanical is a commercial plumbing contractor with over 75 years of combined experience in the Seven Country Metro Area in Minnesota. Palen Kimball has [...]
Mark Dorenkott Hired as Executive Vice President of Marsden South
Marsden Services is pleased to announce the hire of Mark Dorenkott as Executive Vice President of Marsden South. Mark will be responsible for overseeing Marsden’s operations in the southern United States, including Texas, Florida, and the Gulf Coast area. Mark brings over 19 years of professional experience in management, planning, strategy, operations, safety, customer service, employee training, cost reduction, and supplier management. Before [...]
