About
Joel E. Steenari is a Senior Research Associate at Mairs & Power, Inc., where he has been with the firm since 2023. In his current role, he contributes to investment research and analysis for the firm's portfolios, supporting the team’s disciplined, long-term investment approach focused on companies across various market capitalizations, primarily in the Upper Midwest region.
Joel’s experience at Mairs & Power builds on his earlier position as Research Associate at the same firm, in addition to his ongoing duties as Chief Financial Officer at Univeil Studios since 2021. His research covers diversified sectors, with an emphasis on identifying companies in attractive business niches with strong regional growth potential, consistent with the firm's multi-cap and regional investment strategy.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) with a concentration in Finance from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. His expertise lies in financial analysis, equity research, and supporting the deployment of capital with a focus on long-term value creation for clients, and he is recognized for bringing analytical rigor and a regional perspective to investment decisions.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mairs & Power, Inc. | Senior Research Associate | Jan 2025 to Present | — |
| Mairs & Power, Inc. | Research Associate | Jun 2023 to Jan 2025 | — |
| Univeil Studios | Chief Financial Officer | Oct 2021 to Present | — |
| Talonvest Capital, Inc. | Senior Intern | May 2022 to Mar 2023 | — |
| Sheridan Mortgage | Training Mortgage Loan Originator | Oct 2020 to Oct 2021 | — |
| Takeya USA | Finance Intern | Jun 2020 to Sep 2020 | — |
| HARC Ltd. - House of Architects | Digital Artist | Jun 2019 to Sep 2019 | — |
| Takeya USA | Imaging Clerk | Jun 2018 to Sep 2018 | — |
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
BSB, Finance
2020 — 2023
Saddleback College
Credits
2019 — 2020
Aliso Niguel High School
High School Diploma
2016 — 2020
Others at Mairs & Power Inc. (12)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Manager | Burnsville, MN , United States | |
| Vice President and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
G Glenn Johnson | Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
| Chairman and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
M Michelle Warren | Vice President and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
| VP and Investment Manager, Co-Manager, Small Cap Fund | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
| Equity Research Associate | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
| Vice President, Investment Manager | Wayzata, MN , United States | |
| Chief Investment Officer | United States | |
C Chad Kilmer | Vice President and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
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