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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.
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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.
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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
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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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