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The Story of Linen Effects

 

In 1990, Don Jensen was trying to create “the perfect look” for his client’s event.  Try as he might, there were no black table skirts or colored table linens for rent in the Twin Cities area.  Linen Effects was founded on the belief that every event should be spectacular. 
 
Since then, Linen Effects has grown steadily to be the Twin Cities premier vendor for table linens, chiavari chairs, tabletop decor, chair covers, backdrops, and ceiling draping.  Leading hotels, event venues, professional event planners, and country clubs in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area use Linen Effects when they desire a superior product, excellent service and a most extraordinary event.
 
Remember, when you use Linen Effects, only the bride was more beautifully dressed. 

 

The Event Experts

Emily James Sales

Emily James Sales

Emily is a principal design consultant at Linen Effects. Emily is also the assistant to our owner, Don. She is heavily involved with keeping the Linen Effects website up to date, managing our social media accounts, and also works with various other on-line marketing projects. Emily has been with Linen Effects for 9 years.  She was previously our receptionist.

 

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Don Jensen President and Owner

Don Jensen President and Owner

Don is primarily responsible for the sales department and setting the style and image for the company.  Don also is heavily involved with some of our larger complicated events.

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Kurt Silton General Manager

Kurt Silton General Manager

Kurt is responsible for Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Operations at Linen Effects.   Kurt has been at Linen Effects for 19 years.   Previously, Kurt worked in corporate food service for Taher Inc. and Marriott Corp.

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Melissa Gregersen Warehouse Assistant

Melissa Gregersen Warehouse Assistant

Melissa pretty much touches every single order at Linen Effects.  She puts together orders and gets them ready for delivery or pick-up, loads and unloads trucks, and checks products in.  When customer comes to the Linen Effects warehouse to pick up or return an order, they probably will meet Melissa.

Mike Hill Delivery Driver

Mike Hill Delivery Driver

Mike knows where the loading dock is for every hotel and event venue in the twin cities as he has probably been there.  He is an all around good guy and has been on the Linen Effects team for 15 years.

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