Howard W. Wrigley, C.E.O. [Back]

Howard is a graduate of University of North Dakota, 1961 with a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He started in the mechanical contracting field in 1961, where he worked for H. A. Thompson and Sons, Inc., Bismarck, North Dakota until 1969.

In 1969 Howard went to work for Moorhead Plumbing and Heating, Moorhead, MN, employed as the Manager of the Industrial Division until 1972. He then established Peterson, Inc., Fargo, ND, and was Owner/Manager of Piping Division until 1978 when he founded Wrigley Mechanical, Inc. and served as President until May 2002 where he is now C.E.O.

Howard has built this company, with the aid of Michael P. Larson, Senior Vice President, by hiring people who have specialized skills, bringing more experience and knowledge to the team, complimenting each other, creating a well rounded company. Each person lends his/her unique knowledge and this combined expertise lends to Howard's belief that dedication to the principles of hard work, integrity, creative problem solving and a conviction that modern mechanical technology best serves mankind when produced with old-fashioned values of craftsmanship.

Mr. Wrigley currently holds the following licenses, North Dakota Master Plumbing License, Minnesota Master Plumbing License, Minnesota Master Steam Fitting License, South Dakota Master Plumbing License among others.