About Jensen-Souders

Trusted Chemical Warehouse Since 1966

A specialist team and two secure facilities dedicated to the safe storage of hazardous, flammable, and chemical commodities in the Chicagoland area.

Our Company

Specialized chemical warehousing since 1966

Established in 1966, Jensen-Souders & Associates has specialized in the storage and handling of hazardous, flammable, and chemical commodities.

We focus exclusively on regulated and hazardous materials, which means every process, certification, and team member is built around handling your most sensitive commodities safely and responsibly.

1966
Founded
2
Chicagoland Facilities
100%
Hazmat Focused
Jensen-Souders Itasca facility

Our Mission

Professional service in a safe, clean workplace

I'm committed to putting customers and employee safety first, delivering professional service in a safe, clean environment.
Katie Pogue, President

Our History

A history of steady growth

  1. 1966

    Jensen-Souders & Assoc., Inc.

    Wilson Souders and Fred Jensen create Jensen-Souders Associates.

  2. 1969

    Move to Itasca

    Operations relocate to 725 Baker Dr., Itasca, IL.

  3. 1981

    Warehouse Expansion

    18,000 sq. ft. is added to the Itasca warehouse.

  4. 1997

    749 N. Baker Drive Acquired

    The company purchases 749 N. Baker Drive and connects the two buildings to create 140,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space.

  5. 1998

    Flammable Storage Added

    A flammable storage room and racking systems are added to the facility.

  6. 2003

    Hazardous Storage Facility

    749 N. Baker Drive is converted into a dedicated hazardous storage facility.

  7. 2010

    Hot Room Added

    A hot room temperature-controlled at 80°F is added to the Itasca facility.

  8. 2022

    Cool Room Added

    A cool room temperature-controlled at 60°F is added to the Itasca facility.

  9. 2023

    Belvidere Location Opens

    A second warehouse opens at 3915 Morreim Drive, Belvidere, IL, offering 105,000 sq. ft. at a different Chicagoland location.

Our Team

The people behind the operation

A close-knit, experienced team that has built decades of trust with our customers and partners.

Katie Pogue

Katie Pogue

President

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John J. Hanchar

John J. Hanchar

Vice President

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Fernando Saucedo

Fernando Saucedo

Chief Operating Officer

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Claudia Lopez

Claudia Lopez

Business Manager

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Humberto Saucedo

Humberto Saucedo

Itasca Warehouse Manager

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Sheila Castic

Sheila Castic

Front Office Supervisor

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Eduardo Cruz

Eduardo Cruz

Belvidere Warehouse Manager

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Jorge Perez

Jorge Perez

Itasca Assistant Warehouse Manager

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Edgar Allan Pogue

Edgar Allan Pogue

Chief Security Officer

Certifications & Affiliations

Backed by industry-leading standards

ACDAlliance for Chemical Distribution
IWLAInternational Warehouse Logistics Association

Ready to work with a hazmat specialist?

Let's talk about how our facilities and team can support your chemical storage and distribution needs.