Border States names branch manager for branches in St. Cloud, Minn., & Gillette, Wyo.
Border States Electric (BSE) (Fargo, N.D.): Jason King has been named branch manager for BSE’s St. Cloud, Minn., location and Cody Morris has been named branch manager for the company’s Gillette, Wyo. branch. King began his career in June 2005 working for Minnesota Electric as a warehouse associate, and he joined BSE in April 2007 when the company acquired Minnesota Electric. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota.
Morris began his career with Miller Electric in Dec. 1999 working in the warehouse and city desk. He joined BSE in November 2004 when the company acquired Miller Electric. He previously held positions as warehouse manager, inside sales and most recently, contractor account manager.
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