Meet the Team
Chris Lee, CSP
Chris Lee, CSP
Chris Lee, CSP
President/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 with a degree in industrial design. While at work, Chris manages MRL's relationships with manufacturers, distributors, contr
President/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 with a degree in industrial design. While at work, Chris manages MRL's relationships with manufacturers, distributors, contractors and specifiers. In his free time, he plays the guitar, paints (Bob Ross style), and cooks for his family. He lives in his childhood home in Saint Paul with his wife, two daughters, dog, and the chickens.
Bryan Aslesen
Chris Lee, CSP
Chris Lee, CSP
Field Service Project Manager baslesen@mrlcompany.com
Cell 651.295.1868
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. H
Field Service Project Manager baslesen@mrlcompany.com
Cell 651.295.1868
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 provides 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.
Doug Bohn
Chris Lee, CSP
Chris Coates
Inside Sales
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, p
Inside Sales
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
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
Inside Sales
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
Zach Debeltz
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 lives with his wife, son, and dog in Anoka.
Mike Gordley
Chris Coates
Zach Debeltz
Inside Sales
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 cap
Inside Sales
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.
Tim Hageman
Jim King, CSP
Matt Hageman
Inside Sales Manager
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
Inside Sales Manager
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, ski slopes, or spending time with his grandson. He lives in St. Paul with his wife and 2 dogs.
Matt Hageman
Jim King, CSP
Matt Hageman
Inside Sales Support
612.331.2457
Matt joined MRL full time in 2023 after earning his stripes working many summers in our old warehouse. He is currently in an inside sales support role. He obtained a B.A. in Community Engagement from Metropolitan State University. He spent the previous 5 years as an Infantry Office
Inside Sales Support
612.331.2457
Matt joined MRL full time in 2023 after earning his stripes working many summers in our old warehouse. He is currently in an inside sales support role. He obtained a B.A. in Community Engagement from Metropolitan State University. He spent the previous 5 years as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army. When not at work, Matt enjoys staying active doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, playing hockey, and baseball. He also loves riding his Harley (when it’s not snowing). He currently resides in his hometown of St Paul with his dog and is pursuing his MBA while continuing to work at MRL.
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 through
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
Lizzie Levak
Lizzie Levak
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
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
Lizzie Levak
Lizzie Levak
Inside Sales
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 ga
Inside Sales
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 lives in Apple Valley with her cat Shia!
Rachel Lucas
Lizzie Levak
Rachel Lucas
Inside Sales
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 re
Inside Sales
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 rescue dog Emma and her cat Reno. IN her spare time, Rachel referees youth basketball and sings in a community choir.
Yvette May
Mike Peterson
Rachel Lucas
Outside Sales
Cell: 952.250.2140
Yvette 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
Yvette 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.)
Mike Peterson
Mike Peterson
Mike Peterson
Outside Sales
Cell: 605.400.1922
Mike joined MRL in the fall of 2023 and is our boots on the ground in South Dakota. He comes to MRL with 25 years of outside sales experience within the Industrial and Electrical industries and also has a long family history within Electrical Distribution. In his free time, he en
Outside Sales
Cell: 605.400.1922
Mike joined MRL in the fall of 2023 and is our boots on the ground in South Dakota. He comes to MRL with 25 years of outside sales experience within the Industrial and Electrical industries and also has a long family history within Electrical Distribution. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his family and cheering on his two sons in various high school sports. He lives in Sioux Falls, SD.
Phil Ramsey
Mike Peterson
Mike Peterson
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.
Troy Rolph
Josh Saunders
Aaron Ruter
Inside Sales
612.331.2457
Troy started with MRL Company in 2021. He is a member of the inside sales team. Troy comes to us after 10 years in the consulting engineering community. He has a degree in construction design and management from Dunwoody College of Technology. In his free time, he enjoys shooting clays an
Inside Sales
612.331.2457
Troy started with MRL Company in 2021. He is a member of the inside sales team. Troy comes to us after 10 years in the consulting engineering community. He has a degree in construction design and management from Dunwoody College of Technology. In his free time, he enjoys shooting clays and boating on his pontoon. Troy lives in Rogers with his wife, their three kids and their favorite dog, Hank.
Aaron Ruter
Josh Saunders
Aaron Ruter
Outside Sales
Cell 612.251.1503
Aaron comes to MRL with over 15 years of experience in the lighting industry and specializes in lighting and lighting controls design. He works with architects, engineers & contractors to facilitate specification and design. Aaron holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Northwe
Outside Sales
Cell 612.251.1503
Aaron comes to MRL with over 15 years of experience in the lighting industry and specializes in lighting and lighting controls design. He works with architects, engineers & contractors to facilitate specification and design. Aaron holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Northwestern College in St. Paul. In his free time Aaron enjoys fishing, boating and coaching his kids’ sports. He, his wife and five kids live in Brooklyn Park.
Josh Saunders
Josh Saunders
Josh Saunders
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.
Gary Shantz
Loretta Stinson
Josh Saunders
Outside Sales
Cell 612.867.7769
After nearly 30 years working in electrical manufacturing, Gary joined the Rep world in 2022. He will primarily focus on technical colleges and electrical contractors as well as handle specific key accounts. Gary serves on the technical advisory boards of four colleges so he is well
Outside Sales
Cell 612.867.7769
After nearly 30 years working in electrical manufacturing, Gary joined the Rep world in 2022. He will primarily focus on technical colleges and electrical contractors as well as handle specific key accounts. Gary serves on the technical advisory boards of four colleges so he is well versed in this area. He obtained a degree in Marketing and Management from the University of North Dakota where he was also a member of the track and cross county teams. Gary stays active by biking, running, and downhill skiing in his free time. He lives in South Minneapolis with his two black English Labrador Retrievers
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.
Mike Stringer
Loretta Stinson
Loretta Stinson
Inside Sales
mstringer@mrlcompany.com
612.331.2457
Mike joined the MRL team in 2025 and brings with him over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. His previous sales role in distribution sales makes him uniquely qualified to assist our customers. He also has experience in purchasing and lighting. Outside of work, Mike enjoys m
Inside Sales
mstringer@mrlcompany.com
612.331.2457
Mike joined the MRL team in 2025 and brings with him over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. His previous sales role in distribution sales makes him uniquely qualified to assist our customers. He also has experience in purchasing and lighting. Outside of work, Mike enjoys music, especially live music. Another of his passions is food, both cooking it and exploring the culinary gems the Twin Cities have to offer. Mike lives in West Saint Paul with his wife, teenage daughter, and Gracie the cocker spaniel. He also has two grown children who live out of state.