About The
The Superior Group, founded by Marion Fox and Bob Pope in 1964, has been a cornerstone of Alaskan communities, with Jan van den Top joining in 1978. Since then, we’ve delivered high-quality mechanical and electrical services that keep facilities running smoothly. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to providing trusted expertise and exceptional service across every project.
Proudly Employee-Owned
As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, The Superior Group, Inc. empowers each team member to have a stake in our shared success. Every employee is a co-owner, fostering a culture of accountability, dedication, and a shared commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients and community.
Mission
We’re on a mission to deliver superior mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and commissioning services.
As fully Alaska- and employee-owned, nobody is more invested in project success or lasting relationships.
We’re all in.
Vision
To be Alaska’s trusted leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and commissioning services through our employee-owned commitment to excellence.
Values
We take ownership.
As employee-owners, we care deeply about our work, our clients, and the success of every project.
We always deliver.
Our commitment to excellence means we show up, follow through, and get the job done right every time.
We do the right thing.
Integrity guides everything we do—from how we treat you to our commitment to safety to how we handle every job.
We’re dedicated to Alaska.
We live, work, and play here. We’re proud Alaskans, fully invested in our community.
Our History
1964 We are founded
Marion Fox and Bob Pope founded Superior Plumbing & Heating when Anchorage switched from oil to natural gas.
1978 Welcome Jan Van Den Top
Jan Van Den Top, a mechanical engineer and pivotal player in our history, joined the company.
1983 Beginning of service
Superior Plumbing & Heating starts their service department, allowing them to maintain installed systems regularly.
1992 Welcome Linc Service Franchise
Superior Plumbing & Heating acquires the Linc Service Franchise, bringing industry-leading best practices, tools, and technology to our service department capabilities.
1994 Welcome Alaska Sheet Metal
Alaska Sheet Metal is purchased by Superior Plumbing & Heating and expanded their capabilities in fabrication and installation.
1996 Beginning of the ESOP
The employees launched an employee ownership quest to become 100% employee-owned.
2004 100% employee-owned
The company officially becomes 100% employee-owned, ending an eight-year quest.
Welcome Haakenson Electric & Superior Mechanical
Haakenson Electric is purchased, bringing in a crucial component to our organization. Our service department was also renamed to Superior Mechanical.
The Superior Group, Inc. is formed
Out of our employee ownership endeavor, The Superior Group, Inc. was formed as our corporate entity centralizing our accounting and HR functions.
2006 Welcome Support Services of Alaska
The Superior Group purchased Support Services of Alaska (SSA), an engineering firm, to enhance our expertise and take more of our design in-house. Later, SSA evolved into a commissioning and retro-commissioning specialty firm.
2019 Introducing the Electrical Services Department
The Superior Group started by providing electrical services to clients, including regular maintenance and 24/7 emergency response.
2022 TEGG becomes a trusted partner of Haakenson
Haakenson Electric acquires the TEGG Franchise for the state of Alaska, broadening our capabilities in electrical predictive maintenance and safety.
2025 The Superior Group, Inc. replaces individual companies
We unified our expertise under one name to better serve our clients and community.
Proud partners of
TEGG and Linc
TEGG
TEGG is a leading provider of electrical preventive maintenance and management services, specializing in protecting facilities from unexpected electrical failures. Through our partnership with TEGG, The Superior Group is equipped to offer clients proactive solutions that improve safety, reduce downtime, and extend the lifespan of critical electrical systems.
LINC
Linc is an industry leader in mechanical and HVAC system maintenance, focusing on energy efficiency, system reliability, and operational cost savings. Our partnership with Linc allows The Superior Group Group to deliver tailored maintenance programs that enhance system performance, maximize energy efficiency, and support long-term facility management goals.
MEET OUR TEAM
GARRET TRAVERS
PRESIDENT
LEAH MENDONSA
OPERATIONS MANAGER
ALAN MCCOLLOR
SERVICE SUPERVISOR
BRIAN SHUM
PROJECT MANAGER
TONY JONES
GENERAL MANAGER
Don Grable
GENERAL MANAGER, ELECTRICAL SERVICE & TEGG
ISAAC MADRID
SERVICE MANAGER, MECHANICAL SERVICE DIVISION
LACEY JAMES
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
VAN WAGGONER
LISA MARSH
ACCOUNTING MANAGER, MECHANICAL DIVISION
EDWARD WASHINGTON SR.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE MANAGER