History of Soderholm & Associates, Inc.

Soderholm & Associates traces its beginnings back to 1959, when Chuck Soderholm Sr. partnered with other area reps to form a small sales agency. Eventually, the partners went their separate ways, and Chuck went on to build a successful company of his own. Over the years, Chuck Sr. represented a large number of different plumbing and heating manufacturers - with a level of integrity and hard work that is still well-admired and remembered by the manufacturers, wholesalers, contractors, and engineers he worked with (and continues to maintain relationships with).

In 1971, Chuck Sr. founded Water Control Corporation: a manufacturer of commercial water softening and filtration equipment.

Soderholm & Associates/ Water Control Corporation became a family business in the 1970's and 1980's when Chuck Sr. was joined by his sons Chuck Jr., Bob, Chris, and Mike. Currently, the company is enjoying its 3rd generation of family participation.

Chuck Sr. currently lives in Grand Marais, Minnesota and still maintains a great deal of influence and involvement within the company. The staff of Soderholm & Associates would like to gratefully dedicate this website to him. Chuck is our founder, our mentor, and undoubtedly our greatest source of inspiration. Thank you Chuck for building our "firm foundation!"

This site dedicated to Chuck Soderholm Sr.