Meet the Team
Bill Lee, CPMR
Mary Hansen, CPMR
Mary Hansen, CPMR
President/Principal/Outside Sales
Cell 612.747.9381
Bill works with manufacturers as well as over seeing the operation of the company. He is active in outside sales. Bill attended the College of St. Thomas, graduating with a degree in marketing.
Mary Hansen, CPMR
Mary Hansen, CPMR
Mary Hansen, CPMR
Vice President/Principal/Outside Sales
Cell 612.747.9384
Mary is vice president of MRL and is a partner in the agency with Bill, her brother. She is active in the management of MRL and works with specifying engineers, contractors, industrials, and distributors. As a graduate of St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana,
Vice President/Principal/Outside Sales
Cell 612.747.9384
Mary is vice president of MRL and is a partner in the agency with Bill, her brother. She is active in the management of MRL and works with specifying engineers, contractors, industrials, and distributors. As a graduate of St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, Mary earned a degree in marketing and economics. Mary is a past president of the North Central Electrical Manufacturers Club.
Chris Lee, CSP
Mary Hansen, CPMR
Chris Lee, CSP
Principal/Outside Sales Manager
clee@mrlcompany.com
Cell 612.803.4774
Chris Lee is a partner in the agency as well as the outside sales manager. He joined MRL in 2004 after graduating from Purdue University. He focuses on distribution, contractors, engineers, industrial, and builders.
Bryan Aslesen
Bryan Aslesen
Chris Lee, CSP
Field Service Project Managerbaslesen@mrlcompany.com
Cell 651.295.1868
612.331.2457
Bryan joined the MRL team in 2021 after working for Lutron Electronics for 16 years as a Field Service Engineer and Regional Service Manager. He brings an extensive background in lighting control systems, customer training, and working with electrical co
Field Service Project Managerbaslesen@mrlcompany.com
Cell 651.295.1868
612.331.2457
Bryan joined the MRL team in 2021 after working for Lutron Electronics for 16 years as a Field Service Engineer and Regional Service Manager. He brings an extensive background in lighting control systems, customer training, and working with electrical contractors. He will start-up and service Lutron systems. Additionally, Bryan will provide technical system support for the MRL sales team and contractors. Bryan also previously served 10 years in the US Navy. Bryan enjoys golfing and travelling. He lives with his wife and family in Blaine.
David Barker
Bryan Aslesen
David Barker
Inside Sales
Cell: 612.750.4976
612.331.2457
David joined MRL Company in 2018 with over 15 years in the lighting and controls industry. He has extensive knowledge in application engineering, field services and most recently as a project manager for another Lutron representative. David supports the lighting and con
Inside Sales
Cell: 612.750.4976
612.331.2457
David joined MRL Company in 2018 with over 15 years in the lighting and controls industry. He has extensive knowledge in application engineering, field services and most recently as a project manager for another Lutron representative. David supports the lighting and controls sales efforts with MRL. David enjoys relaxing up north at his family's cabin. David and his family and the dog live in Woodbury.
Doug Bohn
Bryan Aslesen
David Barker
Inside Sales
Cell: 763.607.0265
612.331.2457
Doug joined MRL Company in 2014 with 13 years in the electrical industry. Most of this time was spent working in electrical distribution within the construction segment of the industry. Doug supports MRL’s sales efforts as an inside salesperson. Doug spends his free time
Inside Sales
Cell: 763.607.0265
612.331.2457
Doug joined MRL Company in 2014 with 13 years in the electrical industry. Most of this time was spent working in electrical distribution within the construction segment of the industry. Doug supports MRL’s sales efforts as an inside salesperson. Doug spends his free time barefoot skiing, playing pool and 4-wheeling at his cabin. Doug and his family and their pets live in Fridley.
Chris Coates
Chris Coates
Chris Coates
Inside Sales
Cell: 952.374.9177
612.331.2457
Chris joined MRL Company in 2012 with 12 years in the integration of control systems and design. He has a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies from Minnesota State University at Mankato. Chris is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. When he is not at work, Chris like
Inside Sales
Cell: 952.374.9177
612.331.2457
Chris joined MRL Company in 2012 with 12 years in the integration of control systems and design. He has a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies from Minnesota State University at Mankato. Chris is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. When he is not at work, Chris likes fishing, golfing and hiking with his family. Chris, his wife and their girls, along with the family dog, live in Albertville.
Zach Debeltz
Chris Coates
Chris Coates
Outside Sales
zdebeltz@mrlcompany.com
Cell 763.742.2728
Zach joined MRL Company in 2017. He is a member of the outside sales team calling on distributors, contractors and end users in Northern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. He previously worked for electrical representative in Kansas City for 2 years. He attended and played football a
Outside Sales
zdebeltz@mrlcompany.com
Cell 763.742.2728
Zach joined MRL Company in 2017. He is a member of the outside sales team calling on distributors, contractors and end users in Northern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. He previously worked for electrical representative in Kansas City for 2 years. He attended and played football at Concordia, Moorhead. Zach loves being outdoors and playing games that he can win (he is very competitive!). Zach his wife and their rescue dog live in New Brighton.
Pat Gooley
Chris Coates
Mike Gordley
Inside Sales
pgooley@mrlcompany.com
Cell: 612.590.9512
612.331.2457
Pat joined MRL in 2007 with over 20 years in the electrical business. He has 19 years with distribution working in inside sales, quotations and 1 year with contracting in purchasing. He earned a BS degree from the University of Minnesota. Pat likes hunting, fishing and j
Inside Sales
pgooley@mrlcompany.com
Cell: 612.590.9512
612.331.2457
Pat joined MRL in 2007 with over 20 years in the electrical business. He has 19 years with distribution working in inside sales, quotations and 1 year with contracting in purchasing. He earned a BS degree from the University of Minnesota. Pat likes hunting, fishing and just generally being outdoors. Pat lives with his family and dog in Ham Lake.
Mike Gordley
Mike Gordley
Mike Gordley
Inside Sales
Cell 612.865.6911
612.331.2457
Mike has been in the electrical business since 1987 and with MRL Company since 1991. He has worked in inside and outside sales for both, a manufacturer’s representative, and an electrical distributor. He supports MRL’s sales efforts both in an inside sales capacity and an
Inside Sales
Cell 612.865.6911
612.331.2457
Mike has been in the electrical business since 1987 and with MRL Company since 1991. He has worked in inside and outside sales for both, a manufacturer’s representative, and an electrical distributor. He supports MRL’s sales efforts both in an inside sales capacity and an outside sales capacity assisting at Engineering, Distribution, and Contractors. Mike is the resident MRL chef, so you can often find him in the company kitchen making breakfast for the gang. Mike lives in St. Paul with his wife and their pets.
Yvette Gray
Mike Gordley
Yvette Gray
Outside Sales
Cell: 952.250.2140
Yevette joined MRL in late 2020 and will work with Residential & Commercial Specifiers and EW lighting groups. She graduated from University of Wisconsin at Madison with a degree in Interior Design. Yvette has worked for Architects as an Interior and Architectural Designer for bot
Outside Sales
Cell: 952.250.2140
Yevette joined MRL in late 2020 and will work with Residential & Commercial Specifiers and EW lighting groups. She graduated from University of Wisconsin at Madison with a degree in Interior Design. Yvette has worked for Architects as an Interior and Architectural Designer for both commercial and residential projects . She also specialized in lighting design and sales for both markets. Yvette spends her free time coaching alpine ski racing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer. Yvette lives in Excelsior with her kids and Mable (her dog).
Tim Hageman
Mike Gordley
Yvette Gray
Inside Sales Manager
thageman@mrlcompany.com
Cell 612.308.5229
612.331.2457
Tim joined MRL Company in 1987 while simultaneously earning his business administration degree from the University of Minnesota. He has worked in all roles with the company from the warehouse up to sales. He is currently the Inside Sales Manager. In his free t
Inside Sales Manager
thageman@mrlcompany.com
Cell 612.308.5229
612.331.2457
Tim joined MRL Company in 1987 while simultaneously earning his business administration degree from the University of Minnesota. He has worked in all roles with the company from the warehouse up to sales. He is currently the Inside Sales Manager. In his free time, you can find Tim on the mountain bike trails or ski slopes. He lives in St. Paul with his wife and 2 dogs.
Jim King, CSP
Jim King, CSP
Jim King, CSP
Outside Sales
Cell 612.803.9454
Jim has been with MRL Company since 1988. He is currently in outside sales, but has worked in all levels of the business from the warehouse up. Jim calls on distributors, contractors and end users throughout Minnesota. Jim's game of choice is tennis which he plays regularly throughout
Outside Sales
Cell 612.803.9454
Jim has been with MRL Company since 1988. He is currently in outside sales, but has worked in all levels of the business from the warehouse up. Jim calls on distributors, contractors and end users throughout Minnesota. Jim's game of choice is tennis which he plays regularly throughout the year. Jim lives in St. Paul with his family and his goldendoodle puppy, Nala.
Molly Lee
Jim King, CSP
Jim King, CSP
Outside Sales
Cell 612.716.0816
Molly joined MRL in 2020 and works in outside sales. She works directly with architects, lighting designers, builders, and other residential specifiers to expand the market and develop opportunities. Molly has previous sales and marketing experience with companies such as General Motor
Outside Sales
Cell 612.716.0816
Molly joined MRL in 2020 and works in outside sales. She works directly with architects, lighting designers, builders, and other residential specifiers to expand the market and develop opportunities. Molly has previous sales and marketing experience with companies such as General Motors and Caterpillar Inc. Molly is a graduate of Purdue University. Molly keeps chickens in her backyard, so she is a true chicken tender. She lives in St. Paul with her husband, their children and Daisy, the goldendoodle.
Lizzie Levak
Jim King, CSP
Lizzie Levak
Inside Sales Support
llevak@mrlcompany.com
612.331.2457
Lizzie joined MRL Company in January 2017 after working in customer service for logistics and before that, operations in a call center environment. She graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management from Southwest Minnesota State University. Lizzie has a green thumb and l
Inside Sales Support
llevak@mrlcompany.com
612.331.2457
Lizzie joined MRL Company in January 2017 after working in customer service for logistics and before that, operations in a call center environment. She graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management from Southwest Minnesota State University. Lizzie has a green thumb and likes gardening in her yard as well as keeping her houseplants happy. Lizzie live in Burnsville with her husband and their cats and dog.
Rob Levy
Rachel Lucas
Lizzie Levak
Logistics
rlevy@mrlcompany.com
612.331.2457
Rob joined MRL Company in 2013. He came to us with previous logistics experience as well as experience in the trades. His ability to keep our warehouse, samples and collateral material well organized is essential to the day to day operations.
Rachel Lucas
Rachel Lucas
Rachel Lucas
Inside Sales Support
rlucas@mrlcompany.com
Cell 612.868.2640
612.331.2457
Rachel joined MRL Company in 2018 after working in an assortment of customer service positions. She's taken various business classes at the University of Minnesota and is excited to apply her knowledge to her work and learn about the electrical industry. Rachel keeps
Inside Sales Support
rlucas@mrlcompany.com
Cell 612.868.2640
612.331.2457
Rachel joined MRL Company in 2018 after working in an assortment of customer service positions. She's taken various business classes at the University of Minnesota and is excited to apply her knowledge to her work and learn about the electrical industry. Rachel keeps busy looking after her menagerie of 11 fish, a cat, a dog and a hedgehog named Mable. Rachel, her husband and collection of pets live in St. Paul.
Phil Ramsey
Rachel Lucas
Rachel Lucas
Outside Sales
Cell 612.669.0281
Phil started at MRL Company in 2014. He works in outside sales and works directly with engineers, architects, lighting designers, and design/build contractors to expand specifications and develop opportunities. Prior to starting at MRL, Phil spent 16 years working in the engineering
Outside Sales
Cell 612.669.0281
Phil started at MRL Company in 2014. He works in outside sales and works directly with engineers, architects, lighting designers, and design/build contractors to expand specifications and develop opportunities. Prior to starting at MRL, Phil spent 16 years working in the engineering community. Phil is a graduate of Northwest Technical Institute with a degree in Architectural Drafting and Design. Phil spends his free time volunteering with the local basketball program as a coach and on the board of directors. Phil lives with his family and their dogs in Andover.
Josh Saunders
Loretta Stinson
Loretta Stinson
Outside Sales
Cell 218.849.4990
Josh started with MRL Company in 2018. He calls on distributors, contractors and end users in the North and South Dakota market. He has previous experience in manufacturing sales. Josh is a graduate of the University of North Dakota. Josh enjoys riding his motorcycle and spendi
Outside Sales
Cell 218.849.4990
Josh started with MRL Company in 2018. He calls on distributors, contractors and end users in the North and South Dakota market. He has previous experience in manufacturing sales. Josh is a graduate of the University of North Dakota. Josh enjoys riding his motorcycle and spending time outdoors. He especially likes hunting with his dog Ryley. Josh lives in Fargo with his wife, motorcycle and dog.
Loretta Stinson
Loretta Stinson
Loretta Stinson
Marketing Manager
lstinson@mrlcompany.com
612.331.2457
Loretta joined MRL Company in 2011. She has extensive and varied marketing experience across many industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Loretta enjoys hiking and snowshoeing with her husband and reading all by
Marketing Manager
lstinson@mrlcompany.com
612.331.2457
Loretta joined MRL Company in 2011. She has extensive and varied marketing experience across many industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Loretta enjoys hiking and snowshoeing with her husband and reading all by herself! She lives with her husband, boys and schnoodle, Poppy in Andover.