Visit Us at
AISTech
May 7th – 12th Georgia 

Nichole Cotter receives the
“Woman On The Way”
award

Nichole Cotter receives the
Women Enterprise National
Council Certificate

Summer 2011

About Our Management

Mrs. Nichole Cotter | President
Nichole is a 12 year industry manager, who has experience in project and contract management. She has a business background and has traveled extensively for sale and marketing in this industry. Her financial background has enabled S.T. CTS to simultaneously manage many large million dollar contracts across the country while broadening the capabilities of the company.

Her sales and marketing leadership has lead to many new customers as well as a new line of business for S.T. CTS, Inc. Nichole has grown our sales side by nearly 100%.

Mr. Shawn T. Cotter | Operations behind Vice President 
I grew up in Rogers, MN with 4 brothers and a father that worked for GE and a mother that had 6 boys. I have been a member of Millwright local548 since 1991 where my apprenticeship was spent; I am a 3rd generation millwright and a second generation union contractor.  I attended colleges in Minneapolis and St. Paul, were I studied in Business Management as well as Project Management. I have been trained in multiple welding certifications and positions as well as metallurgical aspects of IGT component repair. I have been trained in steam path repairs by some of the industry icons as well as reciprocating compressor inspections. I have worked for OEM’s and non OEM’s and understand what customers really need and each one is different.

My project management skills have been learned by the book and the hard way, boots on the ground. I firmly believe in treating people the same way I want to be treated. I am fair in my contract negotiations and when working with my folks. I also believe that we have some of the most talented craft and management folks working with us and are very happy with our growth.

I have 3 kids, Josh, Samantha and Charlie and a strong wife Nichole. Life is good.

Mrs. Jennifer Anderson | Chief Financial Officer
I am Jennifer Anderson, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for S.T. Cotter Turbine Services Inc.  I grew up about an hour north of Minneapolis, MN.  After high school graduation, I joined the United States Air Force as a member of the Security Forces.  During my service, I promoted “below the zone” and received the Airman of Minot Air Force Base award in 1998.  I attended Minot State University while stationed at Minot AFB, ND.

Prior to joining S.T. Cotter Turbine Services Inc., I began my career in sales and marketing working with clients to create marketing strategies and ad campaigns within budgetary guidelines. In his first six months, I more than doubled my client base and increased the revenues by 52%.  I eventually moved into finance and banking.  I was an officer and managed the business banking division for 10 bank branches.  A “Presidents Club Winner” and awarded for management and training excellence.   I bring my experience in business, marketing, finance and management to achieve the goals of S.T. Cotter, our customers, employees and vendors. 

I am a mother of two boys and 1 girl.  My family and I currently live in Big Lake/Monticello MN.  We are active members in the community.  I teach religion at our church, coach soccer and have held positions on the hockey board and local Chamber of Commerce.  We are an active family playing hockey, football, baseball, golf, soccer, horseback riding and hunting.

Mr. Jeff Hagg | Project Manager
Prior to joining STCTS as a Project Manager in January, 2011, Jeff spent 17 years in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, most recently as a Sr. Project Engineer with Genmab MN (formerly PDL BioPharma) in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Jeff has comprehensive experience in facility design and construction, all phases of engineering projects from conception through implementation, start-up, commissioning, qualification and project management. Throughout his career Jeff has participated in and implemented various professional training programs including Total Quality Management (TQM), Safety Training Observation Program (STOP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) systems and numerous project management programs. Jeff graduated with honors from the University of Northern Iowa in 1991, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science. He resides with his wife Theresa and son Josh on Grass Lake near Annandale, Minnesota where they enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, hockey and entertaining family and friends.

Mr. Peter Clay | Project Manager and Technical Field Supervisor
I am Peter Clay, Project Manager at S.T. Cotter Turbine Services Inc’s.  I grew up about an hour north of Minneapolis, MN.  After high school graduation, I attended Dakota County Technical College where I studied Diesel Mechanics.  I then, joined Millwright Local 548 as an apprentice and completed their 4 year apprenticeship program.

Prior to joining S.T. Cotter Turbine Services Inc., I worked for several other companies in the turbine generator field to include Siemens Westinghouse, General Electric, Corval Group, Lovegreen Turbine Services, and Wood Group.  While at these companies I started as an apprentice and worked up the ladder to Journeyman, Forman, General Foreman, Superintendant, and now Project Manager.  My management and technical experience in the field greatly enhance my ability to estimate, schedule, and provide technical assistance to other supervisors and customers.

I live west of Cambridge, MN 1 mile from the farm I grew up on.  I enjoy spending time outdoors.  In my free time I like to fish, camp, and hunt.  I also enjoy helping out on our family farm when I can and restoring old tractors and machinery.

Mr. Zachery Yencho | Tooling Material Manager
Zachary Yencho is the manager of all materials (tooling) and the facility at S.T. Cotter. He was raised in Maple Grove, MN and was degreed at Alexandria Tech  in Alexandria, MN for Fluid Power and Automated systems. He is responsible for all tooling, inventory, servicing and calibration. His Training allows him to service all hydraulic tooling and teach and trouble shoot problems when tooling is in the field.