About Us

Plumbing and HVAC Services

For over 35 years, Major Mechanical LLC has been installing plumbing and HVAC systems in hotels, multi-unit housing and senior living complexes throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area. We are committed to keeping our position as a top union mechanical contractor by ensuring that we are consistently giving exceptional service at the best possible rates. Our team will ensure that we maintain a high level of workmanship from underground to finish.

Assisted living facility, The Waters of Plymouth.

Our Company

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Providing customer satisfaction is our primary goal. We work with you through all phases of the project. Our staff takes pride in assisting you with working through the initial budget, selecting energy efficient equipment, and creating realistic construction timelines.

We understand the importance of value engineering in the design-build process. You can depend on us to partner and coordinate with your engineer or provide you with comprehensive engineering design through our own design build services. We will be diligent in choosing the equipment, systems, and key components that will keep the project within budget without sacrificing quality.

Our key goals are to keep a positive working environment and help the general contractors stay on schedule. To achieve this, we tap into the talents of our dedicated plumbers, pipefitters, sheet metal workers, and outstanding group of project managers and administrative staff.

Our team has extensive background in new construction, historical renovations, and rehabilitation work. We also have extensive experience with LEED buildings and green developments. We are well financed and can accomplish high workloads at single-project bonding limits. Projects we have handled in the last 10 years range from 3-unit townhomes to 400-unit housing projects.

Major Mechanical LLC is backed by a team of hardworking and dedicated employees. We have been included in the Top Women-Owned Business list of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal since 2015.

Our Team

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Kyle Sytsma, P.E.

President

Major Mechanical is excited to announce Kyle Sytsma as the company's new president, marking a new chapter of leadership and growth. With a remarkable career in mechanical engineering and a proven track record of success, Kyle brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and a collaborative leadership style to this vital role.

Kyle earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota State University and is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer, which laid the foundation for his extensive career in the field. He began his journey as a project manager at Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors in Minneapolis, where he first developed his keen understanding of the technical and operational aspects of the industry.

Kyle’s 13-year history with Major Mechanical has been integral in shaping his leadership capabilities. Over the years, he honed his skills in project management and estimation, service management, operations, and strategic planning. His expertise in these areas, combined with his ability to think both tactically and strategically, has propelled Major Mechanical to new heights.

A natural communicator, Kyle’s leadership style is centered on collaboration and fostering a positive, inclusive work culture. His strong communication skills and ability to bring teams together have motivated his employees to push for excellence, instilling a sense of pride and commitment to delivering high-quality work. Under his leadership, Major Mechanical is poised for continued success and innovation.

Outside of work, Kyle enjoys traveling with his family and coaching his four sons in baseball. He is also an avid golfer and enjoys spending time at his cabin. Additionally, Kyle serves on the board of directors for the Sheet Metal, Air Conditioning & Roofing Contractors Association (SMARCA), where he contributes his expertise to the broader industry.

With Kyle Sytsma at the helm, Major Mechanical is in excellent hands as it moves forward into a future of continued growth and success.

Kristen serves as a member of the Twin City Pipe Trades Health and Welfare Fund’s board of directors. In addition to traveling with her husband Jonathan and their two children, Kristen enjoys golfing, horseback riding and competing in horse shows throughout the country.

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Jonathan Olson

Vice President of Construction

As the Vice President of Construction, Jonathan takes pride in building strong relationships with building owners, general contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors. He also works hand in hand with project managers and job-site foreman to keep projects on time and on budget.

Jonathan has worked in the mechanical industry for more than 25 years. After graduating from Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, he started his career as a pipefitter at Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors before moving into the role of Vice President at Major Mechanical. He holds a master contracting licenses in gas, fuel oil, high pressure steam, hot water & low-pressure steam, and refrigeration.

When he’s not in the office, Jonathan enjoys golfing and traveling with his wife, Kristen and their two children.

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Kristen Olson

Chief Financial Officer

Kristen Olson has taken on the role of Chief Financial Officer of Major Mechanical LLC. As the former President, Kristen was the driving force behind the company’s incredible growth over the past 13 years. Her leadership helped shape Major Mechanical into a dominant force in the construction industry, particularly in the multi-housing market, where she saw strong potential early on.

Kristen continues to provide strategic financial leadership while upholding the company’s core values of integrity, quality workmanship, and strong relationships with contractors, owners, suppliers, subcontractors, and employees.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas and has spent her entire career in the mechanical contracting industry. Kristen began in the family business at Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors—formerly owned by her father, Tom Nelson—and joined Major Mechanical in 2011.

In addition to her role as CFO, Kristen serves on the board of the Minnesota Pipe Trades Association and is a member of the Twin City Pipe Trades Health and Welfare Fund’s board of directors. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing, traveling with her husband Jonathan and their two children, and competing in horse shows across the country.

Kristina Nelson

Controller

Kristina Nelson joined Major Mechanical as Controller in January 2026, bringing a stong background in mechanical contracting and a lifelong connection to the industry. She grew up in the business, with her father having been an owner of Corval (formerly New Mech), which gave her early exposure to the operational and financial aspects of mechancial construction.

Prior to joining Major Mechancial, Kristina served as Service Billing Manager at Corval, where she developed deep expertise supporting service operations and financial processes. Her experience and industry knowledge position her well to support the continued growth and success of Major's Service Department.

Kristina is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and values the long-standing relationships she has built within the mechanical contracting community. She brings a practical, industry-informed perspective and a strong commitment to supporting Major Mechanical's team and customers.