George Marvin established the Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company in 1912.  Hard work, ingenuity and integrity were the cornerstones of George’s leadership. He was known for his care for people and his community. 

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In 1939, George’s oldest son, Bill, joined the company and became Marvin Lumber and Cedar’s eighth employee. As the war was ending, Bill knew that without jobs, many of Warroad’s returning veterans would be forced to find work elsewhere. Bill saw window and door components as the logical, obvious opportunity to gainful employment and meaningful work in Warroad. 

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Bill’s entrepreneurial spirit led the company to become Marvin Windows and Doors, producing made-to-order solutions while growing steadily over his years of leadership. Bill instilled business savvy in his children – Frank, Jake, George, Susan, and Bob – the third generation of Marvin company leaders, whose commitment grew the company to national acclaim and changed the industry.

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