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Simplifying Technology Since 1973.

50 Years of Excellence

In 1973, Marco opened its doors as a simple typewriter and office supply shop in St. Cloud, Minnesota. In just over 50 years, our US-based staff has grown to over 650 certified systems engineers and technical representatives, serving clients nationwide.

Marco History

1987

Three offices in St. Cloud are consolidated into a new corporate headquarters and retail store. Marco has 83 employees.

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1997

Marco is repositioned as a technology company.

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2008

Managed Print and IT Services are developed to provide customers with more effective ways to implement technology.

2012

St. Cloud Corporate headquarters moves to a new 77,000 sq. ft. office and distribution center. Marco has 21 offices in five states with 431 employees.

2021

Doug Albregts moves from President to CEO of Marco. Marco has locations in 12 states and over 1200 employees.

2023

Marco celebrates its 50th anniversary with offices in 15 states.

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1973

Gary Marsden & Dave Marquardt (The ‘Mar’ in Marco) set up shop in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Our Mission

To help our customers effectively apply technology that contributes to their success.

Our Values

We will act in a manner that demonstrates our commitment to doing what is right for our employees, clients, vendors, and communities.

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Our Culture

What is Marco’s Gold Standard?

It’s an initiative focused on building a positive workplace environment—and it’s not only for our employees. The Gold Standard includes four pillars: employee engagement, client satisfaction, community support and vendor partnerships.

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Employee Engagement

We consistently encourage employee participation through various activities, such as Peer Appreciation and Thanks (P.A.T.) Day, Gold Standard Salutes for employee recognition, customized training, team-bonding experiences, giveaways and more. Are you interested in working at Marco?

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Client Satisfaction

“Think like a customer” is one of our Marco mottos. We take the time to understand the needs of our clients so we can deliver the right technology solution paired with outstanding service and support. We're proud to say that 91% of surveyed customers say they would recommend Marco.

Community Support

For Marco, it’s not enough to just do well as a business. We also must “do good.” So we are committed to giving back to the communities we serve. We contribute financially, sponsor events, participate in fundraisers and encourage employees to volunteer on and off company time.

Vendor Partnerships

Our Vendor Partnerships Committee works to build and maintain lasting relationships with our vendors. We collaborate frequently with our vendors so we can grow together. Together, we are committed to helping you connect the right technology to achieve your business goals.

Employee Wellness

Marco recently partnered with Nest Health Connections to create a customized wellness program for our staff. All Marco employees now have access to a variety of physical and mental health resources, including everything from online fitness classes and guided meditations to healthy recipes!

Why Partner with Marco?

One Source

From planning and design through installation and support, we apply our network expertise to voice, data, video, print and IT solutions.

Expect Satisfaction

We've been conducting monthly customer surveys and documenting results since 1994, to ensure we meet your expectations.

Caring and Committed

We believe it's not enough for a business to do well; it must also do "good." On the job and off, Marco is made up of people who care.

Innovation Leader

When you connect with Marco, you benefit from the innovation and resources of our industry leading partners.

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AWARDS

We love what we do and it shows...

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The Best Technology Providers Don’t Focus on Their Tools. They Focus on Their People.

We make it our priority to hire the best and brightest, and then invest in their skills on an annual basis. And we’re led by an experienced and respected leadership team, because the best cultures are created from the top down.

Doug Albregts

Chief Executive Officer

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Trevor Akervik

Chief Operating Officer

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Clay Ostlund

Chief Revenue Officer

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Jolene Shaughnessy

Vice President of Human Resources

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Tom Wells

Executive Vice President Operations

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Glenn Middlekauff

Chief Service and Automation Officer

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Jonathan Warrey

Sales Development

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Additional Resources

Business Succession

Whether you’re thinking about an acquisition or are ready to make a move, we look forward to connecting with you. We want to be a trusted resource when planning your company's succession.

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Purchasing Programs

Learn more about cooperative contracts that help educational institutions, government institutions, and nonprofits surpass the RFP process.

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Client Testimonials

Our favorite stories are the ones that come from our clients. Check out what they are saying about partnering with us.

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Marco Green

At Marco, we're all about going green. Because it's not just better for the environment, it's better for our bottom line.

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Strategic Partners

With Marco, you’re connected to not only an industry-leading technology company, but the best technology businesses in the industry. And they mean business.

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Service Commitment

When you work with Marco, you'll get the distinct feeling that someone truly cares about your technology and your business. Because we do.

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