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Meet the Premier Polysteel Team

the people who make Our 20-year warranty possible

Behind every product that leaves our Northwood, Iowa facility is a team that takes pride in building commercial outdoor furniture the right way.

From the sales professionals who help you spec the perfect project to the production team that welds, coats, and inspects every piece, these are the people who make the 20-year warranty possible.

Our founders, Allan and JoAnn Stensrud (pictured above), began with plastisol-coated steel products in 1974. 

Executive Team

Tom Stensrud

President/CEO

Tom joined our company in 1988 and has led the company as President/CEO since 2001. Known for his drive and dedication, he pushes the entire team to pursue excellence in everything they do, from the products they build to the service they provide. Outside of work, Tom enjoys water skiing, gardening, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.

Kevin Stenzel

Design/Engineering Manager

Kevin has been a cornerstone of our company since 1978, bringing decades of expertise to his role as Design and Engineering Manager. His long history with the company makes him an invaluable resource to the team. When he’s not in the office, Kevin loves fishing out on the water or settling in for a hunt from his tree stand.

Matt Erickson

Sales Director

Matt has been with our company since 2019, leading the sales department as Sales Director. He works closely with both customers and the internal team to deliver the best products in the market, and thrives on the challenge of building meaningful business relationships and partnerships that drive the company forward. Outside of work, Matt loves spending time with his wife Kim and their three kids — Keira, Channing, and Lilli — as well as traveling and catching up with friends and family.

Heather Welch

Accounting Manager

Heather joined our company in 2009 and has grown tremendously within the company, gaining experience in customer service and sales before stepping into her current role as Accounting Manager. Her well-rounded background gives her a unique perspective and makes her an invaluable part of the team. Outside of work, Heather loves spending time with her family and two dogs, baking, going on road trips, squeezing in as many rounds of mini golf as possible, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Beth Buehrer

Human Resources/Compliance Manager

Few people understand our company from the inside out quite like Beth. Since joining in 2010, she has worked her way through customer service and shipping coordination before stepping into her current role as Director of Human Resources and Compliance. That journey gives her a unique perspective on the people and processes that make this company tick, and she brings that understanding to her mission of keeping employees safe, supported, and set up to succeed. When she’s not at work, you’ll find her outside soaking up fresh air with friends and family.

Cari Stenzel

Marketing

Cari has been a creative backbone of our company since 1998, bringing nearly three decades of dedication to her role in Marketing. She works closely with the sales team to develop ads, literature, and catalogs, while also keeping the company’s websites fresh and up to date. Outside of work, family is where you’ll always find her.

Sales Team

Olivia Stensrud

Business Development Manager

Olivia joined our company in 2018 and has spent her time here building a well-rounded understanding of the business. As Business Development Manager, she focuses on growing relationships with restaurants, chains, and food service accounts, bringing both industry knowledge and a personal touch to every connection she makes. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, crocheting, watching movies, cheering on the Minnesota Wild, and spending time with family and friends.

Tim Solum

Territory Sales Representative

Since joining the company in 2020, Tim has built lasting relationships across Minnesota and Wisconsin as our Territory Sales Representative. He works with everyone from individuals searching for the perfect piece to large municipalities planning new parks — and genuinely loves helping each customer find exactly what they need. When he’s not on the road, you’ll find Tim spending time with his wife and two daughters or out in the great outdoors hunting and fishing.

Blake Adams

Territory Sales Representative

Blake joined the company in 2021 and recently transitioned into his current role as Territory Sales Manager for Iowa and Illinois. He brings a customer-first approach to every interaction and is dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships across his territory. When he’s not working, Blake loves spending time with his wife, three kids, and their dog, unwinding at the family cabin on the lake, or getting out on the golf course.

Abby McAlhaney

Territory Sales Representative

Abby joined our team in 2026 as a Territory Sales Rep representing the state of Florida. Abby is passionate about understanding what matters most to customers and helping them choose products they can trust for years to come. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses, spending time with her family, soaking up the Florida sunshine, and cheering on the Florida Gators.

Amber Dorsey

Marketing, Web Development

Amber joined our team in 2023, bringing a strong commitment to supporting both customers and coworkers. In 2024, she expanded her role into Marketing and Web Development, diving in with enthusiasm and a creative eye for what makes the brand shine online and in print. Outside of work, Amber loves spending quality time with her family — cheering on her kids at sporting events and recitals, browsing for new flowers and plants, or taking spontaneous one-day road trips. She’s also a big fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Green Bay Packers, making football weekends a family tradition.

Laney Ryks

Customer Service, Inside Sales

Laney joined our team in 2024, bringing four years of customer service experience with her from day one. Known for her friendly demeanor, reliability, and efficient service, she takes pride in making every customer interaction a positive and seamless one. Outside of work, Laney loves spending time outdoors — whether she’s out on the water boating, camping under the stars, or simply unwinding with friends, family, and a good book.

Production Team

Bryant Dagestad

Operations Manager

Since joining the company in 2021, Bryant has become the connective tissue between departments, working alongside everyone from sales to welders to make sure every order moves seamlessly from start to finish. He thrives in an environment that trusts his instincts and gives his creativity room to grow, and that’s exactly what he’s found in our company. That curiosity never really switches off, even in his free time you’ll find his researching and visiting new playgrounds with his daughter and building projects with his son.

Jo Raffaele

Design, Drafting

Jo plays a key role in our Design and Drafting department, assisting with product design while maintaining and producing drawing files that keep our engineering process moving forward. Outside of work, Jo loves going for walks with her dog, staying active with exercise classes, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.

Trevor Johnson

Coating, Shipping & Maintenance Supervisor

Trevor has been keeping our company running smoothly since 2019, serving as our Coating, Shipping, and Maintenance Supervisor. From equipment upkeep to overseeing the coating and shipping process, he’s the guy who makes sure everything stays on track so products go out the door right every time. Outside of the plant, Trevor enjoys spending time with friends and family, and you’ll often find him out on the golf course, fishing, or hunting.

Jesse Halfpop

Fab, Weld Supervisor

Since starting as a welder in June 2021, Jesse has grown into his role as Fab/Weld Supervisor. He keeps the team aligned, the machines loaded, and the products moving, and loves what he does. There’s something special, he’ll tell you, about seeing our products out in the world at a park and knowing his team helped build that. When he’s not at work, Jesse is out on his Harley, firing up the grill for a family BBQ, or being dragged into whatever adventure his kids have planned.

Dan Fank

Quality Service

Before joining ADA Enterprises, Dan brought every bit of that dedication with him. As our Quality Service Lead, he works alongside every team in the building, from sales and fabrication to dipping and shipping, keeping a sharp eye on quality from start to finish. No two days are the same, and Dan wouldn’t have it any other way. Outside of work, he’s a full-time grandpa to 8 grandchildren, happily following them from one activity to the next. The same commitment he gave to the badge, he gives to every product that leaves our doors.

Careers at Premier Polysteel

We’re always looking for good people to join our production team in Northwood, Iowa. If that sounds like you, check out career opportunities at Premier.