August & September 2025 Recap

Kalia Houghton
October 1, 2025

August & September 2025 Recap

Company Updates

At the beginning of August we officially moved into our new office in Brooklyn Park! We are so excited to have a space that we are able to meet new employees at!

We hired a another Assistive Technology Installer Kyle Holloway! His first day with Mercarik was on Monday, 9/29!

We have hired an Office Manager, Andrew Anderson! His first day with Mercarik will be on Monday, 10/20!

Hiring

We are hiring an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) that will be based in the South Metro area. If you are interested in joining the Mercarik Team feel free to send your resume over to us!

 Below is a link for the job descriptions and where to apply.

https://www.mercarik.com/join-our-team

Conferences

Our CEO, Matthew Hansen, had the honor to be a guest speaker at the 2025 Arkansas Enabling Technology Summit on September 9th in Little Rock Arkansas.

Our COO, Kalia Houghton and Director of Assistive Technology, Mariah Gallagher, attended the Reimagine Aging Conference on Thursday, September 25th in Brooklyn Center.  It was great getting to meet new people and be able to talk about Assistive Technology options for the Aging population.

Mercarik will be attending the St. Louis County Conference from October 8th - 9th. We are super excited to meet everyone and get to talk about Assistive Technology.

Assistive Technology of the Month - Automatic Door Openers

We often get asked if Mercarik can help with automatic door openers — and the answer is yes! From brand-new installations to fixing existing systems, we provide dependable support to keep door openers accessible, safe, and easy to use.  

Mercarik’s Door Opener Services:

  • Assessments: We’ll evaluate the space and put together a custom recommendation — including options like keyless entry and remote controls — to best fit the individual’s needs.
  • New Installations: Safe, reliable, and user-friendly setups from start to finish.
  • Repairs: If a door opener isn’t working properly, our team can troubleshoot and get it opening smoothly again.

As your go-to resource for Assistive Technology, we’re here to help you (and the individuals you support) get your foot through the door! Submit a referral today to get started!