HISTORY

    In September 1975, Michael Hallgren opened a Branch Office for Barnes-Smith Builders Supply of Amarillo, Texas. The Office was located at 1322-35th Street Lubbock, Texas.  The Lubbock Office's sales responsibilities included Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Abilene and Eastern New Mexico.

    The Lubbock Operation was split off from Barnes-Smith Builders Supply in January 1979, and was re-named Hallgren-Smith, Inc., with majority stockholder Larry Smith, and minority stockholder Michael Hallgren.  Construction of a new facility was complete in July of 1979 at 4410 Quirt Avenue Lubbock, Texas.  We occupied that building for 14 years until July of 1993.

    During the late 1970's and early 1980's, the rise in oil prices created quite a "boom" in West Texas - especially in the Permian Basin.  As a direct result of the increase in business, it was decided to expand Hallgren-Smith, Inc. to include an office in Midland, Texas.  This office was opened in June of 1982 with Mark Hallgren as its manager.

    The Hallgren Company itself was formed in June 1982, with Michael Hallgren as majority stockholder and Mark Hallgren as minority stockholder.  Originally, The Hallgren Company was a "holding" company that, in turn, owned the majority interest in Hallgren-Smith, Inc.

    January 1985, The Hallgren Company purchased the remaining shares of Hallgren-Smith, Inc. officially merge into The Hallgren Company.

    August 1987, Mark Hallgren moved back to Lubbock, Texas and assumed the responsibilities as General Manager of The Hallgren Company.

    September 1988, Michael Hallgren sold to Mark Hallgren enough of his shares to make Mark the majority stockholder and President of The Hallgren Company.

    In April of 1989 The Hallgren Company opened a Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Showroom and expanded its product line and began a Decorative Sales Division.

    The decision was made late in 1989, to investigate other potential markets.  Las Vegas, Nevada was the eventual site selected and the Las Vegas Office was officially opened on March 1, 1990.

    In January of 1991, The Hallgren Company purchased the assets of Bachman Construction and under Terrell Bachman's management established a Architectural Millwork Operation in Lubbock, Texas.

    The Hallgren Company moved into its new company headquarters July 23, 1993, at 5909-63rd Street in Lubbock, Texas.  To say that we are proud of our new facility would be an understatement.

    The Hallgren Company of Midland, Inc. was established as wholly owned subsidiary of The Hallgren Company in August 1994.

    September 1994, Anthony Dulaney became a minority stockholder in the Midland Corporation.

    The Hallgren Company of DFW officially opened September 1, 1995 in Fort Worth, Texas, expanding our market area to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding area.

    September 1, 1995 also commemorates the 20th Anniversary of operations for what is now The Hallgren Company.

    We have experienced significant growth over the years. Starting from a small Branch office, with 1 full-time and 2 part-time employees, and sales of less than $500,000.00; we have grown to a company with 4 Offices, over 50 employees and sales nearing $14 million annually and still growing!

   The current Officers and Board of Directors are:
    *    President:                Mark S. Hallgren -- Lubbock, TX
    *    Vice-President:        Michael N. Hallgren -- Las Vegas, NV
    *    Vice-President:        Anthony M. Dulaney -- Midland, TX
    *    Secretary:                Eveline S. Hallgren -- Lubbock, TX
    *    Treasurer:            Judy D. Hallgren -- Las Vegas, NV