Meet the Team: Chris Baumler
June 24, 2020
Our talented team at Malstrom Electric is full of some pretty incredible people. We want to take the time to highlight each of those people, that way you can have a better idea of who you will be working with. Today we will be highlighting our Q&A with Chris Baumler.
Where are you from?
I live in Vergas, MN
Where did you go to school?
I Graduated from Casselton High School in North Dakota. Then went to M-State Moorhead for Electrical.
Are you married and/or have kids?
I am married, my wife's name is Autumn.
What do you like to do when you aren't working?
Outdoor activities. Hunting, golfing...
Favorite Sports Teams?
Minnesota Vikings, NDSU Bison, New Jersey Devils, Minnesota Twins.
If you won the lottery what would you buy first?
A big house on a lake.
How long have you been apart of the Malstrom Team?
4 years.
What made you want to live in the Lakes Area?
Lake Life.
How long have you worked in the field of Electrical Contracting?
10 years.
What's a common question you get from customers?
Why do my lights flicker?
What is your favorite part of the job?
Customer Service. Talking to and being able to help people.
Favorite memory from work?
Getting to spend time at work with my favorite uncle (Jay) is an everyday memory I will cherish forever.
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