Our Team
"One of the very unique elements of our company and a key to our success as a company, is the length of time we have known each other and worked together. This 20+ years together has helped us to establish the trust that is vital to relationships and teamwork and is a testimony to our common values and vision of our organization. We are blessed with complimentary skills and truly enjoy working together to service our clients."
- Brian Van Haren
President
Brian Van Haren P.E.- President
bvanharen@vanharen.com
Cell Phone # 616.862.1495
Brian has over 30 years experience in the industry, all at Van Haren Electric. Upon graduating with honors from the University
of Michigan in 1979 with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Brian had already obtained his Master Electrician Licence. Brianʼs
experience allows him to bring a unique perspective to projects and leading the company. He has experience with installing
and leading projects in the field, estimating, project management and engineering, as well as leading and owning a successful
electrical business.
Lynn Wolbers - Service and Sales Manager
lwolbers@vanharen.com
Cell Phone # 616.291.5403
Lynn has more than 25 years experience of industrial, commercial and residential electrical service. Lynnʼs professional certifications include a Journeypersonʼs License from the State of Michigan, AMA Management, Sales and Marketing Classes, Total
Quality Management, Organization Behavior and Essential Business Communication from GRCC. Responsibilities include
management of the companyʼs service department and corporate sales.
Laura Farrell - Estimating and Project Manager
lfarrell@vanharen.com
Laura has more than 20 years experience in the electrical construction industry with designing, estimating, project management
and contract administration responsibilities. Laura is a graduate of Michigan State University, BA with honors in Materials & Logistic Management and an AA from Davenport College of Business in Accounting/Computer Programming. Responsibilities include project management, conceptual budgeting, detailed final cost estimates and incorporating value-engineering solutions.
Melissa Sytsema - Accounting Manager
msytsema@vanharen.com
Melissa has 20 years experience in accounting including tool and die, automotive and over 8 years in the construction industry. Melissa graduated with honors from Cornerstone University, B.S. in Business Administration with an Accounting Emphasis. She has led the implementation of new accounting/manufacturing software at two companies. Responsibilities include all accounting functions, budgeting and human resources. Organization memberships include CFMA, ASA, and ABC.
Tom Miller - Project Manager
tmiller@vanharen.com
Tom has over 25 years experience in the electrical construction industry as Apprentice, Journyman, Leadman, Foreman and
Project Superintendent. Tom graduated from Western Michigan University, BS Criminal Justice. Tom has been with Van Haren
Electric since 1980. Tomʼs responsibilites include project management and fleet management.
Russell Dones - Estimator, AutoCAD Tech
rdones@vanharen.com
Russ has been with Van Haren Electric for over 5 years now. He graduated from Chesaning High School in 2003 and finished the Electrical Technologies Program at Michigan State University in 2005. He worked as a field electrician for over four years, in which time he acquired his Journeyman’s Electrical License. Russ has been working in the office for the past year. He works in the estimating department and is also responsible for all of our AutoCAD work. He has been involved in Building Informational Modeling (BIM), and is in charge of all 3-Dimensional coordination drawings.
Brent Penning - Estimator
bpenning@vanharen.com
Brent has been with Van Haren Electric for five years. He is a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School and has completed the four-year apprenticeship classes at GRCC. Brent has worked as a field electrician and foreman for the past 5 years and has recently joined the estimating team in the office. His primary duties are estimating, tools and equipment management as well as over seeing the warehouse shipping and receiving duties.
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