When you put your trust in Sauna Supply Company, you’re trusting the hands that have spent a lifetime in the sauna, both tossing steam and crafting them. After a long day’s work, we retreat to our personal saunas, just as we’ve always done.
JOHN RAISANEN
TYLER HALONEN
CODY HALONEN
REESE AHO
CARSON TORMANEN
MAURICE NIEMELA
SAM NIEMELA
MATT BERGSTROM
LAUREN O’BRIEN
BEN RAISANEN
TOM HALONEN
ETHAN NIEMELA
DARBY HALONEN
MASON MARELIC
TRAVIS HALONEN
ELI TORMANEN
NICK TORMANEN
HEIDI MATTILA
TRAVEN SHEFFER
SAM HARJU
BRIAN HALONEN
RYAN RAISANEN
OSCAR HALONEN
SCOTT RAISANEN
RYAN TORMANEN
BETH THOMSEN
DYLAN GEHRKE
KATRINA MATTILA
BRYNN HALONEN
GRIFFIN NISKA
AARON JOHNSON
Long before we built them for others, we grew up in the sauna. Experience isn't a course and it cannot be taught overnight. Our team, from a long line of Finns, craves the un-explainable feeling that can only come from a properly built sauna.
We have a strong belief that it matters when your sauna is built by folks who use their own every day. With each sauna, whether it’s one we’ve built or we’re using, experience is gained. Building something once is one thing, building a sauna each day is another. We are committed to working with people who care, who deliver the same amount of effort and craftsmanship as they would on their own personal sauna.
The truth is, a great product comes from great understanding. And it is our understanding that experience simply cannot be taught. It must come from a ritual that takes a lifetime. Simply put, we love using saunas. Whether it’s one we’ve built, or one built by others. That experience is what drives every decision we make, and it’s what we hope to pass along to you.
JOHN RAISANEN
John is the President and a sales representative, helping our customers find the right sauna. John’s dad, Keith Raisanen, founded Finnleo and later Saunatec (now Sauna360) in Cokato back in 1984. So he didn’t just grow up with saunas, he grew up in the sauna industry.His ideal setup? Traditional heat around 180°F with a bio-water heater for that soft, humid steam. And if you catch him at the family cabin on Lake Superior, he’s probably doing sauna-swim sessions—the colder the lake, the better.Outside of work: biking, hunting, and more sauna.
TYLER HALONEN
Tyler is in sales and marketing, but don’t be surprised if you see him on a job site. He’s a grind-it-out type who solves problems fast and isn’t afraid to get dirty when something needs doing. Tyler has a Nordic Spruce sauna room with a Finnleo Pro heater at home, and some of his best memories are sauna-swim sessions at the family cabin on Lake Superior.When work wraps up, it’s family time, friends, the outdoors, or whatever project he’s tackling at home.
SCOTT RAISANEN
Scott has been in the sauna industry for decades, building, fixing, selling and working with saunas. Though he would never claim it himself, he may very well be the most knowledgable sauna resource here at Sauna Supply. Not only did he grow up in a Finnish family taking saunas every night, he’s also lived in Finland (he knows a thing or two about saunas).
MATT BERGSTROM
Matt has decades of experience in the sauna industry working for some of the biggest sauna brands in America.
He has helped many professional athletes, sports teams and other customers get in the best sauna for them. Matt is an avid outdoorsmen and sauna enthusiast — with two saunas at home he gets his fair share of loyly on a regular basis.
View Sauna Supply Company interviews with Matt Bergstrom and former NHL players below:
-Kyle Okposo
-Mike Modano
-Shjon Podein
BRIAN HALONEN
Brian spent years managing sales teams, projects, and scheduling before joining Sauna Supply as our project manager.He keeps every sauna installation and custom build running smoothly from start to finish, making sure nothing falls through the cracks. Brian is also the kind of guy who’s ready to jump in anywhere at a moment’s notice when the team needs him.Brian spends his free time perfecting his craft at the grill or smoker (he’s seriously good at it) or hunting.
BETH THOMSEN
Beth handles all the bookkeeping and invoicing. She’s the one making sure orders get processed and the paperwork stays straight. Warm, friendly, and always ready to help—she keeps the office running smoothly.
CODY HALONEN
Cody is in charge of all sauna builds and installation, leading our sauna installation team on each and every project we undertake.
Cody is a natural born problem solver and is capable of building unique, long lasting solutions to just about any situation a custom sauna could present. He is known for taking a brief nap in a 220° sauna. How he does it, like many other things he’s capable of, we’re still a little unsure.
ETHAN NIEMELA
You'd be hard pressed to find a more customer first representative or staight up sauna enthusiast than Ethan. Ethan came up through commercial carpentry most of our install team, but he also grew up doing sauna-swim at home—so this isn’t just a job for him. He knows what he’s building and why it matters.He brings serious energy to the crew. “No challenge is too big” sounds like a cliché until you watch him actually work. The guy just goes.When he’s not on a job, he’s doing side carpentry projects, playing baseball, or at the gym.
MASON MARELIC
Mason is a valuable part of the sales team. Before Mason ever worked here, he built a custom knotty cedar sauna in his house (and uses it nearly every day).Mason brings a high energy to the office every day. Outside of selling saunas, he is an avid fisherman, husband and father.
TRAVIS HALONEN
Travis will happily nerd out with you on all the details. Traditional vs. infrared? Heater sizing? Wood options? He’s got opinions and he’s spent the time both building and selling saunas. It’s not just book knowledge—he grew up with saunas at home and spent plenty of time at the family cabin in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.His own preference is traditional, on the relaxed side. Moderate steam, not too intense. Though he’ll fire up the infrared for a morning session when the mood strikes.His best sauna memory? Hard to pick. Sauna-swim sessions in the UP are up there. So is the time he used a trailer sauna in Alaska. Yeah, that’s a thing. Hunting, golf, and outdoor stuff fill whatever time is left.
DARBY HALONEN
Darby handles the marketing—website, social media, and all the behind-the-scenes stuff that goes into getting the word out. He uses both traditional and infrared saunas but leans traditional — ideally a wood-fired sauna. Ideal session: around 180°F with plenty of steam. Some of his favorite sauna memories include sauna-swimming in Lake Superior with family (200°F wood-fired sauna straight into the lake), building a tent sauna while camping with his brothers, and sauna-cold tub sessions in Alaska. Outside of work, he’s usually running, shooting archery, golfing, or spending time outdoors.
RYAN TORMANEN
Ryan showed up with over a decade of commercial carpentry experience, and it shows. He’s a hard hat and lunch pail kind of guy—no drama, just work. Loved by his friends for always having an even-keeled, logical approach, Ryan is as salt of the earth as it gets. Whatever the build requires, he handles it. Meticulous craftsmanship. Serious problem-solving. Builds it right the first time. Hunting, fishing, and catching sporting events when he’s not on site.
TOM HALONEN
Tom brings over ten years of commercial carpentry experience to our building team—framing, construction, the whole deal. Tom also grew up doing sauna-swim in the river at his parents’ place just outside Cokato. They’ve got an incredible wood-fired setup out there, and that’s where he learned what a quality sauna actually feels like. You can see that background in his work. He’s meticulous about the details, creative when he needs to be, and genuinely cares about getting things right. Lake time, baseball, and laughing with friends. That’s the off-duty version.
REESE AHO
Reese has years of construction experience—framing, roofing, siding, all the trades that go into building something solid. He understands what proper sauna construction actually requires, and he makes sure every build hits a high standard. When he’s not on the job, he’s fishing or playing hockey.
CARSON TORMANEN
Carson brings serious energy and a get-it-done attitude to our building team. He was building saunas and working on carpentry projects before joining Sauna Supply, so he hit the ground running. Carson works efficiently but never cuts corners—he’s all about doing things right the first time. He handles many of our custom indoor sauna builds with Reese. When he’s not building saunas, you’ll find him fishing, golfing, hunting, or doing just about anything outdoors.
MAURICE NIEMELA
Maurice has decades of experience in contracting and carpentry. He now uses those talents for carpentry on our custom saunas and other shop projects. Maurice is a key member when it comes to ensuring things around the shop are running smoothly, getting custom sauna kits out the door, and improving our custom sauna building workflow.
DYLAN GEHRKE
Dylan came to Sauna Supply after 11 years in commercial construction, so he knows his way around a job site. He has a wife and identical twin boys at home, which keep things busy. When he’s not building saunas, you’ll find him fishing (summer and ice), golfing, or camping with the family. Dylan likes his sauna around 185°F and isn't afraid to let you know when he's had enough steam for the evening.
ELI TORMANEN
Eli jumped into carpentry right after graduation and hasn’t looked back. He brings that hands-on experience to Sauna Supply, building custom saunas with a great attitude and a no-task-too-big mentality.Eli handles a lot of our custom outdoor sauna builds in the shop, where precision and craftsmanship really show.Guitar, bowling, and hockey are Eli’s favorite hobbies. He wouldn't admit it, but Eli is without question the most talented musician at Sauna Supply.
RYAN RAISANEN
Ryan brings non-stop energy to every job and loves to outwork everyone on the team. He’s always moving with a smile on his face and a positive attitude, whether he’s building custom saunas or packaging custom-cut sauna kits in the shop. Ryan takes pride in the quality and speed of his work, making sure every kit and build meets a high standard.When he’s not in the shop, you can find Ryan duck hunting, golfing, or on the ice playing pond hockey.
SAM NIEMELA
Sam is our sauna technician and one of the single most important folks we're fortunate enough to work with. He spends his time on the road to service the saunas we've built. He also helps around the shop and can fill in anywhere when needed. Like most of the team, Sam grew up with a sauna and has been around them his entire life. One of the hardest working individuals you'll meet and always has a smile on his face.
KATRINA MATTILA
Katrina is often the first voice you’ll hear when you call or the first person to greet you in our showroom. She grew up with a sauna at home, so she knows firsthand what makes a great sauna experience. Katrina has spent time in Finland—and yes, she actually speaks Finnish—so she brings authentic sauna culture knowledge to every conversation. In her free time, you’ll find Katrina soaking up sunlight and spending time outdoors. She brings an infectious energy and a get-it-done attitude to everything she touches, making sure every customer feels taken care of from the moment they reach out. Katrina's most important jobs are being a Mother and a Grandma!
HEIDI MATTILA
Heidi is one of the first friendly faces you’ll meet when you call or visit our showroom.She fell in love with Finland during her travels there—the sauna culture, the people, and the way they embrace the outdoors year-round resonated with her right away. When she’s not helping customers at Sauna Supply, you’ll find her camping, exploring new trails, or enjoying a good shopping trip. She brings genuine enthusiasm and a positive attitude to every customer interaction, whether you’re a seasoned sauna veteran or just starting to explore what all the steam is about.
TRAVEN SHEFFER
Traven is a one of the key members of the team that helps get our custom cut sauna kits out the door. He spends most of his time cutting wall boards, building benches, backrests and other sauna components that are critical for our install teams out in the field, and our clients. Traven, like many on our team, loves being outdoors hunting, fishing and golfing.
BRYNN HALONEN
Brynn works the front desk, helps with walk-ins, and takes care of other tasks around the office with quiet efficiency. She grew up with both an electric and wood-fired sauna at home, so she knows saunas aren’t just a trend—they’re a way of life. Brynn brings a calm, focused energy to the office and gets things done.Whether you’re stopping by the showroom or calling with a question, she’ll make sure you’re taken care of.
OSCAR HALONEN
Oscar’s another Finn on the crew—quiet, focused, ready to go. He doesn’t say much, but he doesn’t have to. The work speaks. Football and baseball for the local high school, plus a lot of outdoor time.
SAM HARJU
Sam Harju works in our lumberyard, helping to produce custom cut saunas for our field carpenters, as well as those for our clients. Sam served the United States as a Marine stationed in Okinawa.
NICK TORMANEN
It would be a rare occurance if you were to find Nick without a smile on his face. Nick's got an incredible work ethic, non-stop with a can do approach to anything thrown his way. Since graduating High School nearly a decade ago, he's spent his entire career in carpentry. Recently, Nick returned from a 1 week trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) and spends a considerable amount of time outdoors.
Lauren O'Brien
Lauren (Halonen) O'Brien focuses on Accounts Receivable at Sauna Supply. She's a mother and a wife, having previously spent her career as a personal banker.
GRIFFIN NISKA
Between Griffin, Darby, or Travis, Griffin is up there for best hockey goalie at Sauna Supply Company. Griffin's a go-getter that will never step down from a challenge.
BEN RAISANEN
Ben Raisanen comes from the same family as one of our carpenters, Ryan Raisanen. Ben's an avid hockey player, outdoorsman and is a key member of our custom outdoor built in house team.
We’re a Finnish-owned sauna builder and authorized Finnleo dealer based in Cokato, Minnesota—the unofficial sauna capital of North America. Whether you need a fully custom sauna, modular system, or individual components, we bring authentic Finnish expertise to every project.
Our team grew up with saunas. We understand that a sauna isn’t just about the health benefits or relaxation—it’s where families gather, friendships deepen, and traditions continue.
Saunas aren’t just what we build. They’re a part of who we are.
Most of our team is of Finnish descent, giving us a deep, authentic connection to sauna culture. We didn’t just learn about saunas in training—we grew up with them and use them daily.
This personal experience matters. When we recommend a heater or suggest a wood type, it comes from decades of actual use, not just technical knowledge.
Our location in Cokato isn’t coincidental. In 1984, Keith Raisanen (our President John’s father) founded Finnleo/Saunatec right here in town. Today, we’re a proud authorized Finnleo dealer, working alongside Sauna360 in the heart of North America’s sauna industry.
We’re also a partner with World Sauna Group, giving us access to additional premium sauna brands to ensure the perfect fit for your project.
Since 2022, we’ve built and installed hundreds of saunas, from compact home units to luxury custom installations. Our high standards show in every project—and in our customers’ reviews [read Google reviews here].
Whether you’re new to saunas or a lifelong enthusiast, we’ll share our passion and expertise to create your perfect sauna experience.
Ready to get started? Call 612.505.9700 or contact us online.
Whatever sauna vision you have, we can build it for you. We specialize in traditional indoor and outdoor saunas, infrared saunas, and hybrid systems that combine both heating methods.
DIY Builders & Renovators
Need parts or materials? We stock everything from premium sauna wood and heaters to doors and vapor barriers. Our custom pre-cut kits make installation straightforward while maintaining professional quality.
Research & Inspiration
Browse our custom sauna gallery or Instagram for design ideas. Get answers on our resources page, YouTube channel, or FAQ section.
Try Before You Buy
Visit our Minnesota showroom and experience authentic sauna heat. Our custom indoor traditional sauna is in a private room with shower so you can fully experience the process.
Questions? Call 612.505.9700 or contact us online.
Here’s a gallery of some of our favorite saunas we’ve built. Imagine what we could build for you. Call 612.505.9700, submit a form or schedule a consultation to build yours.
Our sauna showroom is located at 500 Cokato St W in Cokato, Minnesota. Come and compare different sauna sizes, models, doors, and more. Sit in the saunas, turn the saunas on and take some steam (or feel the infrared sauna)!
Stop by anytime on weekdays 8AM to 5PM or set up an appointment to check out the showroom after hours. View our Google Business Profile to see our hours during holidays. To set up an appointment call (612)505-9700 or reach us through our online contact form.
Enjoying excellent sauna Löyly is relaxed and totally stress free. So is our process. We share our passion with folks who appreciate Minnesota nice and have a desire to share our passion for sauna. We’re a team of Finlanders ourselves who use our own personal saunas 365 days a year, we believe we know a thing or two about sauna.
Call (612)505-9700 to talk to a team member, or fill out the form here with details of your planned build.
Come see different traditional indoor, outdoor and infrared saunas on display! Our sauna showroom is located at :
500 Cokato St. W Suite #4
Cokato, MN 55321
View our Google Business Profile for our updated showroom and Holiday hours—or call us at 612.505.9700.
*After hour appointments are available – call 612.505.9700 to set one up.
Our sauna showroom is always evolving, with new saunas, heaters, and products regularly added—but you can consistently expect to see 8 to 12 saunas on display. This includes a variety of custom indoor and outdoor saunas, modular kits, and infrared models.
We also feature a large selection of sauna heaters—both electric and wood-fired—on display and available for purchase.
To help you make the right choices, we offer a range of wood and door samples so you can see, touch, and compare the options that best match your vision.
We’re a company with deep Finnish roots—nearly every member of our team grew up with a sauna in the home and continues to use one today. John Raisanen’s father brought Finnleo to Cokato, Minnesota in the 1980s, and Sauna Supply Company is now located just down the road from the Sauna360 factory. We’re proud to be a partnered dealer of Finnleo.
Our connection to sauna runs deep. To us, it’s more than heat and steam—it’s a place to gather, relax, and build lifelong bonds. Share a sauna with friends or family, and you’ll never forget the experience.
We do carry saunas, material, heaters (electric and wood-fired), sauna doors, and other parts at all times. Custom saunas have a lead time, but once the project is started we finish it within a couple of days.
Depending on scarcity our stock models vary throughout the year. Call us at 612.505.9700 to see if your desired sauna is in stock.
Getting started is easy. Submit a form request through our website or call 612.505.9700.
We’ll answer any questions you may have, walk you through the sauna building process, and be there for you when you need help.
If you have other questions or need specific information, don’t hesitate to ask. We have years of sauna experience and will help you with what you need.
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