Celebrating Excellence: Steffes’s Top Stories of 2025

2025 was a year of growth, innovation, and meaningful milestones at Steffes. From celebrating our dedicated team members to inspiring the next generation of talent, we’re proud of what we accomplished together. Take a look at our Top Stories of 2025!

Steffes Named One of Prairie Business’s 50 Best Places to Work for 11th Consecutive Year

“Being named one of Prairie Business’s 50 Best Places to Work is an incredible honor and a reflection of the team that makes Steffes such a special place,” said Vice President of People and Culture Kimberly Heidt.

Steffes Names Industry Veteran Mike Winn as Chief Executive Officer

“I’m humbled to step into this role and truly looking forward to working with the employees and customers to shape the future for generations at Steffes,” said Winn. “My first priority will be getting to know the Steffes team. From there, everything else flows.”

The Drive to Discover: Jesse Zuroff’s Career Path at Steffes

“In the early days at Steffes, no matter what was needed, I wanted to learn it,” he said. “I gained so much knowledge in the different sections of the company because I was willing to cross train and learn any step that I could.”

Katie Harrington Recognized as Top 25 Women in Business by Prairie Business Magazine

 “Finding out I received this award truly brought a smile to my face. It feels good and gives that little extra boost to continue working my hardest,” said Katie.

Steffes Partners with EERC to Launch Emissions Reduction Unit to Minimize Routine Flaring

“It was fantastic to connect in person with current key partners while also establishing valuable new relationships,” said Corey Graff, Steffes ETS national sales manager. “As our momentum continues in a niche market, it’s pivotal to grow these conversations and partnerships as we look to expand our ETS technology.”

Steffes Attends Inaugural MPower Summit, Honored with Award

In honor of 20 years of service at Steffes, we sent Jeremy Jahner, Director of Manufacturing Excellence, on a vacation of his choice this summer. Jeremy and his family retreated to Orlando, Florida, filled with adventures and quality family time.

Empowered to Succeed: Career Growth at Steffes

“I never planned to be where I am today at Steffes, but the support, trust, respect, and understanding I’ve received are what have kept me here all these years,” Linda shared.

Steffes Contract Showcases Capabilities at Design-2-Part Charlotte

“The Charlotte D2P show was a great opportunity to increase awareness of our Shelby, North Carolina, plant as a trusted source for contract manufacturing in the Southeast,” shared David Miller, Regional Sales Representative.

Steffes Welcomes SpaceX for a visit of our Dickinson Facility

“The tour and presentation were a way for us to explore Starlink’s satellite communication abilities and how we could integrate those with our products,” said Paul Steffes. 

Spencer puts Steffes’s Volunteer Time Off Benefit Into Action in Alaska

“The people that I met up there, not just there in Bethel, but also the missionaries that were in the village of Akiak, are what I’ll remember most about my trip,” Dan said. “I would like to go back sometime to visit them and see what progress has been made on the church. Teams from across the country have helped out with this project, so it’s cool to be a part of.”

Expanding our Commitment: Strengthening Support in the Eagle Ford Region

We’re excited to share that our commitment to the Eagle Ford play is stronger than ever! Our team continues to grow and evolve, enhancing our ability to better serve customers in this region.

Collaborating to Drive Smarter Solutions for Power Utilities at Hydro Quebec’s Innovation Lab

“ETS can offer a unique storage value to utilities, but it’s success depends on a well-developed program,” said Katie Harrington, Steffes ETS Business Development Leader. “Our goal is to collaborate with utility partners to bridge the gap between understanding the technology and realizing its full value through the market adoption of our ETS products.”

More Than a Job: Grow Your Career

“Steffes’s professional development program financially helped me with my last few classes, so I now have my degree in accounting!” Kendra said. “Our learning and development team made the process so simple for me and were always available when I had questions along the way.”

 

 

Charging Ahead: Bison to the Bakken Meets the Heart of Innovation at Steffes

Steffes had the pleasure of welcoming 37 students and 7 faculty members from North Dakota State University (NDSU) as part of the Bison to the Bakken summer program in Dickinson. This program aims for students to create deeper connections between NDSU, energy-sector firms and cities in the area.

Steffes Internship Program: Fueling Long-Term Success

“The internships were fast paced from the start and never slowed down. When I came back full-time, it felt like I had never left, Steffes had fully prepared me for the transition into a full-time role,” said Tyson. “Through all my internships I was able to explore different areas of the company that I was interested in. That helped me make my final decision, and the work that I do today is something that makes me want to stay at Steffes.”

Advancing Energy Resilience Efforts in Washington D.C.

Steffes Founder, Paul Steffes, and Co-President, Todd Mayer, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to join Keith Dennis of the Beneficial Electrification League. 

Momentum Through Mentorship: Building a Stronger Steffes

“I could talk for days on what I love about working at Steffes and the endless opportunities. But, boosting confidence in new team members and watching them bloom, that’s what makes it all worth it,” Shelby said.