Aaron R. Marjala
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| Born | Aaron R. Marjala 1979 Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States |
| Citizenship | United States, Finland |
| Education | Madison Area Technical College University of Wisconsin Southern Illinois University Carbondale Cardinal Stritch University |
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| Spouse(s) | Rachel Marjala |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Donald Marjala Patrica Marjala |
| Website | https://aaronmarjala.com/ |
Aaron R. Marjala (born 1979) is an American business owner, public speaker, philanthropist, former fire captain, educator, and expert witness specializing in home inspection, residential construction, building standards, and product-defect litigation. His professional background spans more than two decades across the fire service, construction and building systems, property inspection, professional education, business management, and litigation consulting.
Marjala is recognized for his work involving home-inspection standards of care, construction defects, inspection practices, and professional responsibility, particularly matters involving Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 131 and the standards governing licensed home inspectors in Wisconsin. As an expert witness and litigation consultant, he has provided technical analysis in property-related disputes.
Alongside his technical and consulting career, Marjala has been involved in business ownership, professional speaking, education, and philanthropic and civic activities. His professional interests include improving inspection practices, interpreting professional standards, evaluating construction and property-related disputes, and providing technical expertise in matters involving the built environment.
Early life and education
Marjala was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1979, to Donald and Patrica Marjala. He attended Madison Area Technical College and later studied at the University of Wisconsin. He subsequently attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he studied management, and Cardinal Stritch University, where he pursued graduate studies in business management.
According to biographical information published about Marjala, he earned a bachelor's degree in management from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a master's degree in business management from Cardinal Stritch University.
Career
Fire service
Marjala began his professional career in 2002 with the North Shore Fire Department in Wisconsin. He served as a firefighter and later advanced to the rank of fire captain. During his time in the fire service, he also served as president of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1440.
In 2008, Marjala sustained an injury involving the ulnar nerve in his right arm. After undergoing multiple surgeries, he was unable to continue active firefighting and subsequently retired from the fire department.
Following his retirement, Marjala was recognized with an International Association of Fire Chiefs Firefighter of the Year award. His experience in the fire service included emergency response, residential construction, building systems, life-safety issues, organizational management, and labor relations.
Education and professional development
After leaving the fire service, Marjala remained involved in fire-service education and management. He contributed to the curriculum associated with Southern Illinois University's Fire Service Management program and served as an adjunct professor.
His professional background subsequently expanded into property inspection, environmental consulting, business management, and litigation support.
Home inspection and expert witness work
Marjala entered the home-inspection industry and became associated with Tri County Inspection & Environmental, LLC, a property-inspection and environmental-consulting company serving Wisconsin and the Midwest.
His professional work has included consultation and expert-witness services in litigation involving home inspections, residential construction, building defects, product defects, contractors, real-estate professionals, insurance companies, and other parties involved in property-related disputes.
A stated area of his expertise is Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 131, which establishes professional standards and standards of practice applicable to licensed home inspectors in Wisconsin. His consulting work has included evaluation of inspection practices, professional responsibilities, alleged negligence, construction defects, and related issues arising in litigation.
Other work
Marjala has been involved in several Wisconsin-based businesses and has served in management and ownership roles within the property-inspection and consulting industries.
His professional interests include business development, leadership, professional standards, property inspection, litigation consulting, and public speaking.
Philanthropy and professional organizations
Marjala has been associated with a number of charitable, professional, and civic organizations, including Catholic Charities USA, the Association for Talent Development, the National Speakers Association, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
He has also been associated with Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42 and organizations connected with golf.
Organizations and associations listed in biographical material about Marjala include:
- Catholic Charities USA
- Association for Talent Development
- National Speakers Association
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42
- National Golf Links of America
- Cypress Point Club
Awards and recognition
Marjala has received or been associated with several awards and professional recognitions, including:
- Horatio Alger Award
- Wisconsin Innovation Awards
- Milwaukee Business Journal Executive of the Year
- Association of Fundraising Professionals philanthropy recognition
- Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame Laureate
- International Association of Fire Chiefs Firefighter of the Year
- National Law Journal Best Of litigation support recognition
He has also been described as a nationally recognized expert in home-inspection standards of care and litigation support.
Personal life
Marjala is married to Rachel Marjala. They have three children, Ava, Emma, and Ashton.
He has identified golf as one of his personal interests and has been associated with golf organizations and clubs.