Walter D. Giertsen

Walter D. Giertsen Founder Walter D. Giertsen founded the Giertsen Company in 1918. It started with restoration work that was focused around storefront glass replacement in downtown Minneapolis. As word spread of the good work and the need grew, this expanded into wind and water damage repair in many buildings around the downtown area. [showhide […]

R.W. Giertsen

R.W. Giertsen In the 1950’s, Walter’s son, Richard W. Giertsen, took the helm of the company. He began the heavy construction division that focused on bridge and road construction. While growth continued on the restoration side of the business… this new division worked on the expansion of the turnpike system throughout the Midwest. Projects completed […]

Richard Giertsen Sr.

Richard Giertsen Sr. In the 1980’s Giertsen Company saw a third generation Giertsen take over the leadership role, with Richard I. Giertsen Sr. He expanded the business in step with the growing demand for restoration work throughout Minnesota. Giertsen Company continued to expand into investment and transportation divisions with Giertsen Investments, Corporate Credit, and LL […]