As Power100 continues evaluating thousands of companies across the United States ahead of its July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders list, one of the businesses being spotlighted for its leadership, community impact, company culture, and customer service is Warners’ Stellian Appliance. This spotlight is part of Power100’s broader effort to understand how regional home services and appliance leaders are shaping the way families live, cook, sleep, and stay comfortable in their homes as the platform expands from home improvement into home services and outdoor living.
In the Midwest, home services and appliances are tightly intertwined with daily life. From winter heating to summer cooling, from laundry and dishwashing to cooking and water quality, the equipment inside a home and the services that support it determine how reliably and comfortably people can live. In that environment, companies that combine a broad product offering with installation, service, and local expertise provide more than transactions—they provide continuity, trust, and long-term support.
Warners’ Stellian Appliance has been building that kind of support for decades. The company traces its history back to 1954, when Jim Warner began working as a bookkeeper at Stellian’s Appliance Store in St. Paul, Minnesota, which was then owned by Steve and Lillian Farkas. In 1971, Jim Warner purchased the business and renamed it Warners’ Stellian, explicitly including his family in the brand. Today, the company describes itself as the Midwest’s appliance specialist, still family-owned and operated more than 70 years later.
Jim Warner built the business on quality products and exceptional customer service, values that he passed on to his nine children and 37 grandchildren. More than 20 members of the Warner family, across second, third, and fourth generations, are now involved in the company, carrying forward the legacy he created. For Power100, which serves as a 100% third-party, unbiased ranking and authority platform for home improvement, home services, and outdoor living, this multigenerational, family-led model is a compelling example of leadership continuity in a rapidly evolving market.
The Warners’ Stellian Appliance Team
Leadership at Warners’ Stellian Appliance spans executive roles, operations, finance, people and culture, and store management, reflecting the company’s evolution from a single appliance store into a multi-market home services and retail platform. The leadership team includes Robert Warner as CEO; Brian Holicky as Chief Operating Officer; Chris Gullickson as CFO; Tara Daniski as Chief People and Culture Officer; Carla Warner as Director of Sales and VP; Angela Warner as Talent Development Manager and spokesperson; William Warner as partner; Adam Glover as store general manager; Bryt Turner as general manager; and Steve Washenberger as operations manager.
This leadership structure demonstrates how the Warner family and senior executives blend strategic direction with hands-on operational leadership. The presence of a dedicated Chief People and Culture Officer reflects a deliberate focus on how people experience work inside the company, while roles such as COO and CFO support disciplined growth, vendor relationships, logistics, and financial planning across multiple markets. Store and operations leaders such as Adam Glover, Bryt Turner, and Steve Washenberger ensure that leadership is visible at the customer-facing level, where most brand impressions are formed.
Vendor partnerships are another part of the leadership story. Warners’ Stellian Appliance offers more than 50 brands of home appliances, including major kitchen and laundry categories. The company recently celebrated its 2025 Vendor of the Year Award winners, recognizing Doolittle Distributing as Specialty Appliance Vendor of the Year, JennAir as Luxury Appliance Vendor of the Year, and GE Appliances as Major Appliance Vendor of the Year. These vendors are measured across sales, store support, merchandising, and account management, and the company credits their dedication as vital to Warners’ Stellian’s success.
Financing partnerships also support leadership in customer access. Warners’ Stellian Appliance has teamed up with Synchrony to offer a variety of payment options (subject to credit approval), helping customers manage the cost of major purchases like appliances, mattresses, plumbing work, and HVAC installations. For Power100’s July 2026 evaluation, this combination of multigenerational family leadership, people-focused executive roles, vendor recognition, and financing support represents a mature leadership profile in the home services and appliance space.
Community impact is one of the most visible aspects of Warners’ Stellian Appliance. The company’s community work spans food security, children’s wishes, animal welfare, and local community support across the Twin Cities, Kansas City, and other Midwest communities.
In partnership with The Salvation Army, Warners’ Stellian Appliance has supported Meals 4 Minnesota, helping provide food for families who need it most. The company described a simple meal as something that “means so much” and invited customers to donate or drop off non-perishable items at any Twin Cities location through March 27, framing the effort as a way to show up for neighbors with compassion, generosity, and hope.
The company is also a key supporter of Make-A-Wish Minnesota through the Walk For Wishes event at Viking Lakes. Warners’ Stellian Appliance Co. Inc. serves as the presenting sponsor for Walk For Wishes, a family-friendly event with face painting, mascots, music, and activities designed to raise funds for life-changing wishes for local kids. The company encourages community members to join, emphasizing that “every step brings hope.”
In Kansas City, Warners’ Stellian Appliance partners with KC Pet Project for an event called Paw It Forward. The event invites local pet lovers to meet foster pets, shop a KC Pet Project pop-up, get pet caricatures, enjoy refreshments, and learn how to support animals in need. The company also collects donations for Stock the Shelter through May 30, encourages visitors to bring shelter supplies or purchase raffle tickets, and offers a chance to win a Speed Queen Pet Plus laundry pair. The event is framed as an opportunity to come for the cute pets, stay for the good cause, and leave knowing you helped “paw it forward,” with well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome.
The company’s community impact also includes support for MATTER, an organization working on health and community initiatives. A Warners’ Stellian team recently packed over 200 hygiene kits at MATTER, describing the experience as a meaningful way to connect, have fun, and make a small difference together. The company thanked MATTER for the opportunity and for the impact it makes every day.
For Power100, this range of community involvement, from Meals 4 Minnesota and Make-A-Wish to KC Pet Project and MATTER, shows a company using its regional footprint to support food security, children’s health, animal welfare, and local communities in practical, recurring ways.
Walk For Wishes presented by Warners’ Stellian Appliance Co. Inc.
Company culture at Warners’ Stellian Appliance is defined by loyalty, long tenure, fun, and strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners. The company emphasizes that when you do business with Warners’ Stellian, you have a relationship with individuals, not a big corporation, and that as it continues to grow, it intends to keep it that way.
One of the clearest examples of this culture is the celebration of long-tenured team members. The company recently honored Chad, its Senior Graphic Designer, on his 25th anniversary at Warners’ Stellian. The message described how his creativity has been part of the company’s story for a long time, from billboards to branding, and noted that if you have worked with him, you know he has plenty of stories. Warners’ Stellian highlighted loyalty as one of its core values and called Chad a perfect example, expressing pride, gratitude, and honor in celebrating his milestone.
Team energy and appreciation are also visible in everyday culture. During the Labor Day sale, the company “did some grilling” at Warners’ Stellian Appliance Co. Inc., describing it as a fun way to get the team excited to sell and expressing appreciation for crews who came in to work the holiday. The company also hosted an Interior Designers & Industry Partners Happy Hour, which drew a great turnout and provided a space for relationships with design and trade partners to deepen.
Internally, Warners’ Stellian Appliance emphasizes a highly trained staff that listens to customer needs and helps ensure they select the best appliances for their lifestyle. It notes that its sales associates and service technicians are “true specialists,” with many having been with the company for more than 10 years. That level of tenure and specialization suggests a culture where employees are supported, developed, and encouraged to build long careers.
For Power100, which views company culture as a critical factor in long-term home services excellence, Warners’ Stellian’s combination of loyalty, fun, professional development, and strong partner relationships is a significant part of why the company is being spotlighted.
Customer service is the fourth pillar where Warners’ Stellian Appliance stands out in Power100’s evaluation. The company’s customer promise extends beyond selling appliances to providing delivery, installation, repair, plumbing, heating and cooling, and financing in ways that feel personal and responsive.
In appliances, Warners’ Stellian offers a large catalog of kitchen and laundry products, including refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, microwaves, washers, and dryers. It positions its service as full-lifecycle support, with professional delivery, expert installation, and a dedicated in-house repair team that services machines over time. That means customers are not left to coordinate multiple vendors; they can rely on a single company for purchase, setup, and long-term care.
The company also operates a specialized Sleep Shop for mattresses, carrying brands like Serta and Beautyrest and offering various comfort levels and sizes from Twin XL to California King. It bundles adjustable bases and extends unique, interest-free financing plans specifically tailored for bedding purchases, connecting sleep quality to broader home comfort.
On the plumbing side, Warners’ Stellian Appliance uses an authorized, in-house team of professional plumbers across regions like the Twin Cities and Des Moines, focusing primarily on water heaters (gas, electric, and hybrid) and water softeners. The company positions this service as a budget-friendly alternative to traditional plumbing contractors, often pricing installations significantly below local market averages.
In heating and cooling, the company’s HVAC division handles home climate control systems, selling and installing energy-efficient furnaces (single-stage, two-stage, and modulating) and advanced heat pump water heaters. It also provides low-cost safety inspections, seasonal tune-ups, and emergency diagnostics and repairs through regional technicians. This combination ties appliance retail to essential home services, strengthening customer relationships and resilience in Midwest climates.
Customer reviews provide granular insight into how this service feels. Karen King said she was “super happy” with her Speed Queen washing machine from Warners’ Stellian, noting that she purchased on Sunday and had it delivered, installed, and the old machine removed by Wednesday. She praised the delivery team as professional, quick, careful, and kind, highly recommended the company, and said she would be a return customer.
Rose Heinen described a positive experience from purchase to install, highlighting Caroline at the St. Paul location for being friendly and professional and for answering questions. She praised Hector and Carlos for professional, careful delivery and installation, respecting the home while moving large units through the house and up stairs, and cleaning up afterward. Her message concluded with “Keep up the great work!”
Holly Stene shared that she loves her new LG oven and noted that delivery staff were respectful of her property and careful to avoid defects. She thanked Alex and Steve in Sales, Kris in ops answering service, and Roger in delivery, saying the company was easy to communicate with and offered quality merchandise. Anna Orlich described how her washer and dryer failed two weeks after the birth of her first child and that, based on her parents’ decades of purchases with Warners’ Stellian, she chose to shop there. She praised the large selection, helpful and friendly sales support, company-run delivery (rather than third-party), timely installation, and installers who were efficient, informative, and polite, concluding that they would “100% return” for future appliances.
For Power100, these details reinforce the idea that Warners’ Stellian’s customer service is not only about products but also about responsiveness, expertise, and the feeling of being cared for during key moments in customers’ lives.
Power100 describes itself as a 100% third-party, unbiased ranking and authority platform created because the residential home improvement industry lacked a truly independent source focused on recognizing the companies genuinely leading the market. It evaluates companies based on leadership, growth, culture, customer experience, and industry impact rather than paid placements, lead fees, or vendor-driven awards.
Power100 notes that AI-driven platforms now significantly influence which companies are discovered, recommended, and trusted, making credible third-party authority more important than ever. Its goal is to serve as a center of truth for home improvement, home services, and outdoor living by documenting the stories, practices, and standards behind the companies shaping those categories, rather than simply echoing marketing claims.
No final placement claim is being made here about Warners’ Stellian Appliance. The company is being spotlighted as Power100 continues evaluating thousands of companies ahead of the July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders list, which is different from announcing that it has already been named to the list.
Warners’ Stellian Appliance is being spotlighted because its profile aligns with Power100’s focus on leadership, community impact, company culture, and customer service. It is a multigenerational, family-owned Midwest company that combines retail appliances and mattresses with in-house plumbing and HVAC services, strong community partnerships, and long-tenured specialists.
Leadership names in the materials include Robert Warner (CEO), Brian Holicky (COO), Chris Gullickson (CFO), Tara Daniski (Chief People and Culture Officer), Carla Warner (Director of Sales/VP), Angela Warner (Talent Development Manager and spokesperson), William Warner (partner), Adam Glover (store general manager), Bryt Turner (general manager), and Steve Washenberger (operations manager).
Warners’ Stellian Appliance provides major kitchen and laundry appliances, mattresses, and related products, along with professional delivery, installation, and in-house repair services. It also operates in-house plumbing and HVAC divisions that install and maintain water heaters, water softeners, furnaces, and heat pump water heaters across Midwest markets such as the Twin Cities, Des Moines, and Kansas City.
Warners’ Stellian’s culture is built around loyalty, long tenure, and team appreciation, as seen in celebrations like Senior Graphic Designer Chad’s 25th anniversary and in fun events such as grilling during the Labor Day sale. The company also fosters strong relationships with designers and industry partners through events like its Interior Designers & Industry Partners Happy Hour and emphasizes that customers deal with individuals, not a faceless corporation.
Warners’ Stellian Appliance supports initiatives like Meals 4 Minnesota with The Salvation Army, Walk For Wishes with Make-A-Wish Minnesota, Paw It Forward with KC Pet Project, and hygiene kit packing with MATTER. These efforts address food security, children’s wishes, animal welfare, and local community needs across the Midwest.
Warners’ Stellian Appliance is relevant because it demonstrates how a regional retailer can evolve into a broader home services platform that integrates appliances, mattresses, plumbing, and HVAC under one family-owned brand. Its combination of multigenerational leadership, specialist staff, community engagement, vendor partnerships, and in-house service capabilities offers a model for how home services and retail can converge in the Midwest and beyond.
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