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Millwright & Equipment Installation

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Industrial Millwright & Equipment Installation

Precision millwright installation of process equipment for grain facilities, feed manufacturing plants, flour mills, pet food facilities, oilseed processing plants, biofuel facilities, and other industrial facilities. Our millwright crews bring technical expertise, precision alignment tools, and exacting craftsmanship to every equipment installation.

Millwright Capabilities

Precision Installation for Complex Industrial Equipment

Industrial millwright work is among the most technically demanding in the construction industry. Todd & Sargent’s millwright teams have been developing this expertise across grain, feed, flour, pet food, and oilseed processing facilities for decades — installed equipment that is aligned to manufacturer tolerance performs better, lasts longer, and requires less unplanned maintenance.

Grain Handling Equipment Installation

Complete installation of bucket elevators, belt conveyors, drag conveyors, belt-bucket elevators, and grain distributor systems. Our millwrights install these systems to manufacturer specifications, with precise leveling, alignment, and tensioning that ensures long service life and minimizes maintenance.

Pellet Mill & Feed Processing Equipment

Installation, alignment, and startup support for pellet mills, conditioners, coolers, crumblers, and screening equipment from industry-leading manufacturers. Our millwrights have extensive experience with the major feed processing equipment brands used in commercial feed manufacturing.

Flour Mill & Grain Milling Equipment

Precision installation of roller mills, plansifters, purifiers, degerminators, and pneumatic conveying systems for flour mills, corn milling facilities, and dry grain milling operations. Roller mill alignment and sifter balance directly affect milling efficiency and product quality.

Pet Food & Oilseed Processing Equipment

Installation and commissioning of extruders, dryers, coating systems, solvent extractors, DTDC columns, and related processing equipment for pet food manufacturing and oilseed processing facilities. Precision millwright work in these applications directly affects food safety outcomes and product quality.

Grain Dryer Installation

Setting, leveling, and commissioning of continuous flow and batch grain dryers for corn, soybeans, wheat, and specialty crops. We coordinate dryer installation with the process piping, electrical, and controls scopes for efficient, complete commissioning.

Bulk Material Handling Systems

Installation of complete bulk material handling systems including receiving equipment, conveying systems, transfer points, and storage interface equipment. Our team manages the interface between civil structures and mechanical equipment for clean, code-compliant installations.

Why Equipment Installation Quality Defines Performance

The difference between a poorly installed pellet mill and a precisely installed one isn’t visible — until production starts. Then it’s measured in downtime, die wear, and maintenance cost every single day.

Industrial process equipment operates at high speeds, under heavy loads, and in demanding environments. A bucket elevator that isn’t plumb will wear its bearings unevenly and shimmy itself out of alignment. A pellet mill whose main shaft isn’t precisely aligned with its drive system will run hot, wear prematurely, and require early replacement. A conveyor that isn’t properly tensioned will slip, slip, and damage its belt.

Todd & Sargent’s millwrights install equipment to manufacturer tolerances using precision laser alignment tools, precision leveling instruments, and decades of experience reading equipment manuals and installation drawings. We don’t guess — we measure, verify, and document every critical parameter.

Precision laser alignment for all rotating equipment drive systems

Digital level and plumb verification for all vertical structures

Torque-to-spec fastener installation on critical connections

Grouting to manufacturer requirements for baseplate stability

Pre-operational run-in and vibration checks before commissioning

Documentation of all installation measurements and alignment data

Coordination with equipment manufacturer startup representatives

Handover documentation including as-built installation records

Precision Installation for Your Facility

Contact our millwright team to discuss equipment installation, alignment, and mechanical construction for your grain, feed, flour, pet food, oilseed, or industrial facility.

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Mark Olesen

Mark Olesen

Chief Operating Officer

Mark Olesen is responsible for overseeing company operations, including developing and elevating our people, teams, and processes to take the best way T&S does things and engrain them into everything we do. He has over 45 years of commercial and industrial construction experience, serving in operations leadership and executive roles for over 30 years and as an advisor to construction contracting organizations since 2018. Mark has a bachelor’s degree in industrial construction management from Colorado State University. He has been an active member of Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors throughout his career.

Karl Kratzke

Karl Kratzke

Director of Industrial Projects

As the Director of Industrial Projects at Todd & Sargent, Karl Kratzke leads the development and management of projects within the industrial processing sector. With nearly 20 years of experience, his expertise spans a wide range of markets, including oilseed, biofuels, biochemicals, liquid processing, food ingredients, feed ingredients, pharmaceuticals, and pet food. In addition to his background as a General Contractor, Karl spent nearly four years on the leadership team of a major food ingredient company, where he managed capital projects from concept to production, along with plant engineering and facility operations. A member of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society, he is dedicated to advancing industry standards and driving innovation. Karl holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Minnesota State University and a Master’s degree in Integrated Food Systems Leadership from the University of Minnesota.

Jon Sargent CEO Todd & Sargent

Jon Sargent

CEO

Jon Sargent provides overall strategic and corporate direction to Todd & Sargent. In his role as CEO, he focuses on setting the company’s vision, leading the company’s leadership team, and ensuring the company lives its values every day. Jon is a member of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS), Construction Management Association, and former board member of Associated Builders & Contractors of Iowa. Jon graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.B.A. in Finance and from the University of Chicago with an M.B.A. in Economics. He is also a member of The Sargent Group, Inc. Board of Directors. Jon has been with Todd & Sargent since 2010.

Brian Watson

Brian Watson

Vice President – Project Management

Brian Watson is responsible for project management at Todd & Sargent, bringing consistent project delivery to our clients. He works closely with our project management teams and clients to ensure project quality, schedules, and budgets are met. Brian is a member of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society and International Association of Operative Millers. Brian graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Construction Engineering and has been with Todd & Sargent since 2014.

Christie Mohlke

Christie Mohlke

Vice President – People

Christie Mohlke leads all HR functions at Todd & Sargent, such as culture, recruiting, training, compliance, employee onboarding and orientation, employee relations, benefits, and more. She has over 10 years of experience in human resources focusing on operations management. Christie graduated with a B.B.A. in Marketing from Austin Peay State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Cumberland University. She is a member of the National Society of Human Resource Management and is designated as a Professional of Human Resources.

Lesley Whitten

Lesley Whitten

Director of Operations – Canada

Lesley Whitten oversees all aspects of our Canadian operations, from project management and engineering to field operations to ensure each facility meets client expectations. She has more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry, and she has worked on many new grain elevator builds, large scale elevator and facility upgrades, fertilizer facilities, and canola crushing plants while serving in roles from project coordinator up to project management manager. Lesley holds a CET (Certified Engineering Technologist) and PMP (Project Management Professional) accreditation.

James Bucher

James Bucher

Chief Financial Officer

James Bucher is responsible for Todd & Sargent’s finance, accounting, and information technology functions. He manages the T&S accounting team, banking and insurance relationships, and oversees the annual audits of the company’s financial statements, benefits plans, and insurance programs. James graduated from Iowa State University with a B.A. in Accounting and holds his Certified Public Accountant designation. James has been with Todd & Sargent since 2017.

Pat Taggart

Pat Taggart

Vice President – Field Operations

Pat Taggart is responsible for field operations at Todd & Sargent. His duties include overseeing safety, field construction teams, construction scheduling, and project quality assurance. He also oversees Todd & Sargent’s warehouse team. Pat graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Agriculture Studies. Pat has been with Todd & Sargent since 1983.

Bryan Coussens

Bryan Coussens, P.E.

Vice President – Design & Engineering

Bryan Coussens is responsible for all aspects of Todd & Sargent’s design and engineering function. Bryan manages Todd & Sargent’s team of engineers, drafters, and designers to meet our clients’ complex engineering needs. He provides structural, process, and value engineering for projects in the grain, feed, flour, biofuels, and specialty industries. Bryan also reviews projects for code requirements and compliance. Bryan is a member of the American Concrete Institute and the American Institute of Steel Construction. He graduated from Iowa State University with a B.A. in Civil Engineering. Bryan has been with Todd & Sargent since 1996.

Scott Sylvester

Scott Sylvester

Vice President – Business Development

Scott Sylvester is responsible for developing and maintaining strong client and partner relationships as well as identifying new market opportunities at Todd & Sargent. He has over 20 years serving clients and partners in the Ag and Industrial construction markets. He is an active member with the Iowa Association of Business and Industry and past member of Food Processing Suppliers Association and Iowa Lean Consortium. Scott graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a General Studies degree, with an emphasis on communications and psychology.

Alex Kerrigan

Alex Kerrigan

Vice President – Project Development

Alex Kerrigan is responsible for project development at Todd & Sargent, bringing ag and industrial projects from concept to reality. Alex works closely with each client’s team to develop successful facility designs and compile comprehensive and competitive cost estimates. Alex is a member of the American Feed Industry Association, Grain Elevator and Processing Society, International Association of Operative Millers, and National Grain and Feed Association. Alex graduated from the University of Notre Dame. Alex has been with Todd & Sargent since 2002.

Rori Bouchard

Rori Bouchard

President – Canada

Rori Bouchard leads our Canada team to fulfilling the company mission and vision and ensures our company lives its values every day. He has more than 15 years of industry experience, with specialized knowledge in all facets of the construction of ag-industrial facilities with experience as a project manager, business development director, and managing director, among other roles. Rori is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Manitoba and Grain Elevator and Processing Society. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Management.

Jon Sargent

Jon Sargent

President & CEO

Jon Sargent provides overall strategic and corporate direction to Todd & Sargent. In his role as President & CEO, he focuses on setting the company’s vision, leading the company’s leadership team, and ensuring the company lives its values every day. Jon is a member of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS), Construction Management Association, and former board member of Associated Builders & Contractors of Iowa. Jon graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.B.A. in Finance and from the University of Chicago with an M.B.A. in Economics. He is also a member of The Sargent Group, Inc. Board of Directors. Jon has been with Todd & Sargent since 2010.