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Meet The Team: Josh Zach

December 14, 2023

Our talented team at Malstrom Electric is full of some pretty incredible people. We want to take the time to highlight each of those people, that way you can have a better idea of who you will be working with. Today we will be highlighting our Q&A with Josh Zach.

Where are you from? 

New Effington, SD


Where did you go to school? 

MSCTC in Moorehead


Are you married and/or have kids? 

I have been married for 8 years and have a 3 year old son.


What do you like to do when you aren't working?

I like to hunt and be on the lake.


Favorite Sports Teams? 

Minnesota Vikings.


If you won the lottery, what would you buy first? 

I would buy a house on the lake.


How long have you been a part of the Malstrom Team?

7 years.


What made you want to live in the Lakes Area?

I like smaller towns and wanted to be closer to the lakes.


How long have you worked in the field of Electrical Contracting? 

About 12 ½ years.


What's a common question you get from customers? 

“Can you take a look at this too while you’re here?”


What is your favorite part of the job? 

Seeing all of the different houses/cabins in the area.


Favorite memory from work?

The company ice fishing trip.


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