CORPORATE STAFF

Frandsen Corporation is run by a management team that provides business expertise, strategic oversight, financial services, IT support, human resources, and capital to our four companies. Our managers are all proven business leaders with a unique combination of skills and abilities.





Dennis Frandsen,

Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board





Marcia Wegleitner, Controller

Marcia has been part of the Frandsen organization for over 30 years. She spent 13 years at Plastech Corporation in positions in Production Control, Accounting and Systems Support prior to becoming controller of Frandsen Financial Corporation in 1989. She added Plastech to her responsibilities in 1991. As Corporate Controller, she has direct responsibilities for all manufacturing companies, and oversees all entities in regard to the overall accounting and taxes for Dennis Frandsen.



Pam McLain, Director of Human Resources

Pam has 14 years of experience in the human resources field, joining Frandsen in 1996. In her position, she assists leaders, department heads, and human resources staff throughout the Frandsen organization in the design and implementation of methods to assess and improve the organization’s effectiveness. In addition, she recruits to fill key positions within Frandsen and its companies, and ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

Pam previously was the Human Resources Manager at Plastech Corporation, a Frandsen-owned company, and HR Supervisor for Polaris Industries. She earned an M.B.A. from University of St. Thomas, and a B.A. from South Dakota State University.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Melanie Knutson, Director of Corporate Accounting

Melanie joined Frandsen Corporation in 2009.  As Director of  Corporate Accounting she oversees the many accounting aspects of Frandsen Corporation as well as the manufacturing entities; Plastech Corporation, Miller Manufacturing, and Springer Magrath.  Melanie is also responsible for ensuring proper internal controls are in place and that all assets are properly accounted for.

Melanie has over 15 years of experience in the accounting field; seven of those years were spent contracting in key accounting positions for firms such as Carlson Companies, General Mills, and Medtronic.  She earned an M.B.A. from University of St. Thomas, and a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin - Stout.  Melanie also holds a Minnesota Real Estate Broker's License and an inactive CPA designation.
 
 


Kevin Engstrom, Director of Information Services

Kevin has been in the Frandsen organization since 1989, holding several IT positions at Plastech Corporation prior to joining the Frandsen Corporation staff in 2005. He currently oversees all purchases of new technology hardware and software, directs network engineers, and manages all aspects of Frandsen’s computer network.

Kevin previously served as IT Manager at Plastech, where he assisted in implementing a human resources and payroll system for all Frandsen companies. He also served as a software developer. He holds degrees in Computer Operations and Computer Programming from Century College.

 

         
   
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5481 St. Croix Trail Suite 200
North Branch, MN 55056
Phone: 651-407-5700
WATS: 1-800-223-0462
Fax: 651-407-5650
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