About Us

Our Story

In 1984, Jim Gander founded Superior Plumbing and Heating. Over the next two decades, four additional operations were created (Superior Water Conditioning, Superior Irrigation Systems, US Mechanical Insulation, and Superior Mechanical Systems). After years of business changes and industry shifts, all five companies were merged into one single company -  Superior Mechanical with offices in Rochester and Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

Merging all five companies into one allowed us to serve our valued customer base more competitively, through an expansion of both our services and service areas. Each of our experiences has contributed to shaping Superior Mechanical into who we are today - a full-service Plumbing, HVAC, Piping, Refrigeration, and Mechanical Insulation contractor.

We are proud to provide our customers with the most convenient, efficient, code-compliant plumbing and HVAC systems. We aim to deliver each of our products and services at the lowest cost possible without sacrificing the standards of workmanship and service. It is our sincere hope and desire to provide you with the service you deserve and establish a relationship that will last for many years.

The Superior Mechanical Mission

To be the most honest plumbing and mechanical contractor consisting of a team of professionals with individual talents, personalities, and experience working together in a fun, comfortable, productive workplace building relationships and providing consistent, reliable customer service.

Meet the Team

Paul Van Tassel

General Manager / Owner Resume
Craig Curley

Craig Curley

Corporate Director / Owner Resume
Jim Gander

Jim Gander

Retired Owner Resume

Eric Gander

Project Manager / Estimator / Designer Commercial Department Resume
Levi Bock

Levi Bock

Mid MN Branch Manager / Project Manager Resume
Rob Jones

Rob Jones

SR Project Manager / Estimator HVAC Commercial/Residential Department Resume
Mike Nordstrom

Mike Nordstrom

Project Manager / Estimator HVAC Commercial Department Resume
Joe Novotny

Joe Novotny

Project Manager / Estimator Plumbing Commercial Department Resume

Ben Christie

Project Manager/Estimator Plumbing Commercial Resume

Kent Van Tassel

Project Manager/Estimator HVAC Commercial Resume
Shane Poncelet

Shane Poncelet

Service Manager Resume
Jeff Jaeger

Jeff Jaeger

Project Manager / Estimator Service Department Resume
Judson Moore

Jud Moore

Project Manager / Estimator Service Department Resume

Dustin Bren

Project Manager / Estimator Service Department Resume

Keagan Hines

Mid-MN Service Manager / Technician Resume
Jeff Engleken

Jeff Engelken

Residential Manager Resume
Amy Hoven

Amy Hoven

Office Manager / Chief Purchaser / Marketing Director Resume
Shannon Peters

Shannon Peters

Human Resources Resume
Krista Gibbons

Krista Gibbons

Controller Resume

Julia Biley

Administrative Assistant - Mid MN Resume
Nate Lynne

Nate Lynne

Service Dispatcher / Superior University Resume

Haylee Queensland

Service Coordinator / Service Administration Resume

Serenity Howlett

Service Coordinator / Service Administration Resume
Heather Walters

Heather Walters

Commercial Project Administrator Resume
Erica Hubbard

Erica Hubbard

Payroll Administrator Resume
Donna Herriett

Donna Herriott

Purchasing Resume
Rochelle Befort

Rochelle Befort

Reception / Administration Resume

Service Team - Rochester

Jason French

Jason F.

Plumbing Technician Service Department
Matt Hennig

Matt H.

HVAC Technician Service Department
Joe Thomas

Joe T.

Plumbing Technician Service Department
Casey O Bryne

Casey O.

HVAC Technician Service Department
Robert Roos

Robert R.

Plumbing Technician Service Department
Nate Mueller

Nate M.

HVAC Technician Service Department
Cody Boysen

Cody B.

Installer Service Department
Chris Techau

Chris T.

Installer Service Department
Ashton Hanson

Ashton H.

HVAC Technician Service Department
Taylor Holder

Taylor H.

Installer Service Department
Quinten Cohenour

Quinten C.

HVAC Technician Service Department

Jayden E

Plumbing Technician Service Department

Josh B

Installer Service Department

Service Team - Mid-MN

Colton B

Service Technician Service Department

Kyle T

Service Technician Service Department

Locations

Rochester Office

Mid-MN Office

Superior Mechanical, Rochester MN 7
Superior Mechanical - Pequot Lakes

Awards & Accolades

Thank you to the following companies that have graciously awarded us for achievements in our field over the past three decades.

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