About Troy Vareberg
Troy Vareberg grew up in West Fargo and logically attended North Dakota State University back when football was still played outdoors. After graduating with an Electrical and Electronics degree, he worked in the consulting engineering world and was one of the project electrical engineers that designed the FargoDome.
While in college, he also met his future wife, Emmy. Upon Emmy’s graduation with a degree in Industrial Engineering, they moved to central Iowa where Troy worked for Ames Laboratory on the campus of Iowa State University as a Facilities Engineer. With both Troy and Emmy still having family in North Dakota, they eventually moved back to Fargo when an opportunity presented itself. That opportunity transformed into the founding of Vareberg Engineering in the summer of 1997.
About Blue Comply
Vareberg Engineering has been involved with the design of more than 2000 construction project throughout the United States since its inception. In the last 15 years, many of those projects have been for the Oil and Gas industry in Western North Dakota. While the Oil and Gas projects mainly focused on the electrical power requirements for production facilities, it was soon discovered that there were many opportunities in other area – specifically, methane detection. With a lot of research, and the ability to draw from an extensive existing clientele base, Troy and Emmy decided to launch a new venture to address the ongoing issues faced by the Oil and Gas Producers in North Dakota and throughout the United States. Hence, Blue Comply was formed.
What are some wins you’re celebrating?
“My wife, Emmy, and I received a patent for our first device in February of this year. We also won the regional round of the Startup World Cup and will be competing at the national level the first week of October.”
What is the most important lesson you’ve learned throughout your entrepreneurial journey?
“Never give up and always be prepared to pivot.”
Blue Comply is officially a part of the Fargo-Moorhead founder family. How can our community support you in your next stage of growth?
“Like most startups, success depends on getting the word out. We would love for everyone to help us educate others about the affects of methane on the environment and how innovative technologies like ours will have a positive impact.”
What are you grateful for today?
“I am grateful for all of the wonderful programs in our community and at the state level that have allowed us to get to where we are now.”
You can learn more about Troy Vareberg and Blue Comply by visiting his LinkedIn or website!
