Forty Years of Service

It was a cold, snowy day in 1961 when Dennis Milnar knocked on the door of the Delaware Organ Co. Milnar, then a young man, couldn't see the sign on the snow-covered door in  Tonawanda, NY. He knocked anyway and asked for work. The man who answered the door, and Dennis's future mentor, was Mr. Robert Colby (The President of Delaware Organ Co). He said "We are doing Christmas tunings and could use a key holder for a few weeks. Dennis spent the next few days holding keys and passing screwdrivers for the craftsmen at Delaware. By the end of the week, they had agreed to take him on as an apprentice. After a seven year apprenticeship, Dennis and his wife Connie moved their family to Nashville, TN and started Milnar Organ Company.
 

The company started in the basement of their home in the Green Hills area of Nashville. Opening up a pipe organ business in Nashville was quite an undertaking. Dennis and Connie worked day and night to establish themselves in the area. Connie worked as office administrator, while Dennis closed contracts and managed construction. With five children, Connie had her hands full. Connie worked until the early eighties when a full-time secretary was hired. As the company expanded it became apparent that a larger facility was needed. They found a 150-acre farm in Eagleville TN, built a new workshop and house; then moved the company there with the family. Most of the family has worked in the business throughout the years since the move; except for their daughter Lorrie. She became a registered nurse and works in the Health Care field. In December 1995, the company became an LLC and sons Derek, Jeff and Todd are partners in the business.

Milnar Organ Co. has built a corporate culture around the basic principal of consideration. We approach each and every phase of our operations with respect for both the human and financial resources. Our advanced technological production allows us to offer the most outstanding values for the highest quality work. Our commitment to quality application insures that our focus never waivers from the utilitarian aspects of our efforts. The end result is the highest quality construction completed in the most efficient manner to insure the ultimate value for the investment. We extend our philosophy of consideration to include the utmost respect for our clients, our employees and our competitors. In an industry where there are many quality alternatives, we are privileged to be considered among the leaders while striving to set standards for the growth of our industry. We would be honored to work with you and invite your inquiry.

Today, Milnar Organ Co. is providing services for more than 200 churches in 65 cities throughout the Southeast.  Our Services Page offers a look into the professionalism that we give each and every customer.  We have created a full service company where our churches can rely on us as the curator of their pipe organ.  We are truly dedicated to serving our customers with the finest quality construction and service in the pipe organ industry.

"Above stained glass made by Mike Hall  in 1977 for Milnar Organ Co."

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