Raising the standard for Minnesota glass.
A non-profit trade association advocating for and promoting member success in the architectural and auto glass industries.
Who we are
The Minnesota Glass Association is a non-profit trade association that advocates for and promotes member success in the architectural and auto glass industries. Through training and education, we support professionalism and high ethical standards, unifying members to speak as one for safety, our environment and fair competition in a free market.
MGA is an affiliated chapter of the National Glass Association. That connection gives Minnesota members access to national certification, technical resources and industry events at member pricing.
Our mission
To develop and maintain a strong and vital organization that improves the image of the industry through promotion of reasonable regulations and adherence to and promotion of ethical business practices.
What we do
Advocate
Our lobbyist represents members before the legislature, state agencies and the Governor, working for a business climate that is good for glass companies and safe for the public.
Educate
Hands-on glazing and auto glass demonstrations, NGA certification and discounted online training keep Minnesota technicians current.
Connect
Quarterly happy hours, the Annual Golf Classic and a yearly member outing put owners, installers and suppliers in the same room.
Committees
Committees are where members shape what MGA works on. New volunteers are always welcome.
Architectural Glass
Focuses on advocacy, technical standards, safety and workforce development for glazing contractors and fabricators.
Auto Glass
Advances the safety and quality of auto glass repair and replacement by developing best practices, promoting education and tackling technical challenges such as ADAS — for technicians, shop owners and suppliers alike.
Golf
Plans the MGA Annual Golf Classic, from course and sponsors to prizes and the post-round dinner.
Membership
Recruits, retains and engages members, strengthening involvement and making sure membership keeps delivering value.
Our history
MGA was conceived at the National Glass Association convention in New Orleans. Founders including Don Goldfus, Dale Schennian, Art Paske (Hoffers), Bud Weiner (Larry’s Glass), Mike Casey and Mike Schmaltz (North Star), Larry Ellis and Tom Osborne (Orbit) discussed forming a Minnesota chapter — with help from the Wisconsin chapter, it came to life.
Presidents, 1977 to today
- 1977Dale Schennian
Twin City Auto Glass - 1978Dale Schennian
Twin City Auto Glass - 1979Jim Arndt
Brin Northwestern Glass - 1980Lenny Roehle
- 1981Larry Ellis
Orbit Glass - 1982Jim Arndt
Brin Northwestern Glass - 1983Phillis Strattman
City Auto Glass - 1984Tim Casey
Northstar Glass - 1985Tim Casey
Northstar Glass - 1986Denny Anderson
Ford-McNutt - 1987Denny Anderson
Ford-McNutt - 1988Jim Arndt
Brin Northwestern - 1989Dan Manion
Gateway Glass - 1990Jack Beckman
All Auto Glass - 1991Mike Schenian
City Auto Glass - 1992Mike Gainey
Viracon - 1993Greg Sullivan
Glass Masters - 1994Stan Mariska
Brin Northwestern Glass - 1995Jerry Griffith
White Bear Glass - 1996Don Kramer
A&L Glass - 1997Steve Stahlke
Glass Doctor - 1998Dan Garrett
Hoffers - 1999Guy Selinske
American Glass and Mirror - 2000Dave Breitbarth
Long Lake Glass - 2001Jeff Meyer
White Bear Glass - 2002Joel Bullard
Brin Northwestern Glass - 2003Reed Vanderzee
Auto Glass Express - 2004Reed Vanderzee
Auto Glass Express - 2005Erica Chandler
DEsigned Glass, Inc. - 2006Rod Ellison
Auto Glass Today, Inc. - 2007Gary Jacobson
Glass Source - 2008Erica Chandler
DEsigned Glass, Inc. - 2009Jennifer Lang
Minneapolis Glass - 2010Myron Schapp
Red River Glazing - 2011Jennifer Lang
Minneapolis Glass - 2012Mike Schenian
City Auto Glass - 2013Patrick Tanner
Dorglass - 2014Eric Solland
Indianhead Glass - 2015Frank Thumser
Brin Northwestern - 2016Brad Hapka
Only 1 Autoglass - 2017Beau Knock
Empirehouse - 2018Jim Janssen
Sika Corporation - 2019Todd Hanson
PGW Auto Glass - 2020Lacey Pearson
Minneapolis Glass - 2021Eric Solland
Indianhead Glass - 2022Jim Janssen
Sika Corporation - 2023Todd Hanson
Glass Source - 2024Rick Rosar
Rapid Glass - 2025Ben Selinske
American Glass & Mirror - 2026Jessica Hanson
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Put the association to work for your shop.
Dues start at $300 a year and cover every employee at your primary location.