Our People
FAMILY VALUES AND EXCEPTIONAL WORK ETHIC.
THAT'S SCR.
At SCR, our employees are like family. We believe in providing opportunities for both personal and professional growth, based on the understanding that employee satisfaction directly impacts customer satisfaction.
The result? The loyalty and longevity of employees who take great pride in their work, and a company our customers can count on.
Licenses & Certifications
- Master Mechanical Installer, Class A (heating contractor), City of St. Cloud.
- Journeyman Mechanical Installer (heating contractor), City of St. Cloud, and recognized by surrounding communities.
- HVAC and refrigeration licenses recognized throughout the State of Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area.
- Licensed boiler operators.
- NATE-certified technicians.
- Power Limited Technicians, State of Minnesota.
- EPA Refrigerant Universal Certification.
- NCI Certified Air Balancing Certification.
- Iowa Mechanical License.
- Class A Boiler License.
- Master Electrical License.
Meet the Families
Michael Fitch
Second-generation owner, Michael Fitch has been with the company more than 40 years. Day-to-day, he focuses on services, industrial refrigeration projects, and building automation systems. Michael’s father, Don, started the business in 1957, and Michael is proud that the founders’ sons are now part of the third generation of owners. Being family-owned and managed is crucial to the company’s success, as well as retaining great long-term employees.
In his spare time, Michael spends time with family and at the cabin. He enjoys fishing and hunting.
Credentials
Associate degree from North Dakota State School of Science
St. Cloud Master Heating License; Minneapolis/St. Paul Master Refrigeration License, State of Iowa Master Refrigeration License; Master Electrician PLT License
Mark Fitch
Mark Fitch, third generation, has worked with the company since he was able to drive at age 16. The day Mark got his driver’s license, he drove to the office and asked when he could start in the warehouse and deliver parts. He leads the maintenance sales team and works with the service department. He is also involved in special construction projects related to chillers, boilers, ice arenas, and industrial refrigeration.
Mark enjoys working with customers to solve service issues and challenging heating or cooling needs. In his spare time, Mark enjoys hanging out with his family and putzing around the house. He’s a huge Timberwolves fan.
Credentials
Bachelor of Science in HVAC Engineering Technology – Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Universal EPA Certification, Power Limited Technician, City of St. Cloud Master B gas license
Scott Fitch
Scott has been with the company for over 15 years as our Construction Manager. His job duties include project management, estimating, design, sales, and overall operations in refrigeration construction.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys exploring the outdoors and spending time with his wife and their three young children.
Credentials
Bachelor of Science in HVACR Engineering Technology and Energy Management from Ferris State University.
Ryan Welty
Ryan Welty has been in Sales & Operations with the company since 2011.
Ryan enjoys spending time with his family and friends at the lake, skiing, paddling, biking, hunting, fishing, or just about anything outdoors. He also enjoys traveling with his wife and seeing as many new places as possible.
Credentials
Bachelor’s degree, St. John’s University
Pat Welty
Pat started with the company as our first salesman and estimator in 1977 and became a part owner in 1985. Since then, he’s been involved in the sheet metal fabrication side of the business, overseeing HVAC and refrigeration construction and business development. Pat, who now carries multiple municipal licenses, watched the refrigeration trade evolve from its simplest form. As a child, he lived on a resort in northern Minnesota. One of his jobs was to take care of customers’ fish in the ice house, which was filled with ice blocks cut from the lake and insulated with sawdust.
Pat enjoys spending time with his six grandchildren, hunting, fishing, golfing, and anything outdoors.
Credentials
Bachelor of Science in University Studies, North Dakota State University
Associate degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology from Moorhead Vo-Tech
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SCR
604 Lincoln Ave. N.E.
St. Cloud, MN 56304
1.800.827.1642
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