History

Frederick E. Gardner (“Fritz”), founder of Badger State, Inc., started his plumbing career in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1952. Fritz relocated to Eau Claire and started Badger State, Inc. in 1977. The company quickly flourished due to hard work and innovative ideas. In 1996, Fritz retired and left a legacy of proud achievements to his son, the current president of the company, Fred Gardner.

Fred Gardner started with Badger State, Inc. in 1978 as a plumbing apprentice and received his master plumber’s license in 1987. Fred continues the tradition of high standards of workmanship, conduct and ethics in the plumbing and heating industry serving NW Central Wisconsin. Fred is active in the industry and serves on the Eau Claire Heating Examiners Board and the Eau Claire Area Plumbing Joint Apprenticeship Committee. Like his father, Fred is serving as director on the PHCC Wisconsin Association Board and is a past president of this prestigious association.

In 2008, Badger State, Inc. transferred operations to a new, modern, 14,400 square foot facility with pre-fabrication shop.

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