Celebrating Paul Eidenschink: 14 Years of Leadership, Relationships, and Impact at Steffes
After nearly a decade and a half with Steffes, Paul Eidenschink is retiring from his role as Co-President. Paul joined Steffes in 2012 during the peak of the Bakken oil boom, a time when the company was expanding its oil & gas, electric thermal storage, and contract manufacturing divisions. As Steffes grew, the company opened … Read More
Meaningful Mentorship at Steffes
We believe that learning a new role doesn’t stop after onboarding; it’s an ongoing journey. That’s why we developed a mentorship program designed to support employees at every stage of their careers. Whether you’re a new hire learning about the Steffes culture or you’ve been with our team for years, our mentors are always available … Read More
Steffes Announces Executive Promotions and Celebrates the Retirement of Paul Eidenschink
Steffes, a leading U.S. manufacturer of engineered and energy solutions, is proud to announce two executive promotions and to celebrate the upcoming retirement of Co-President and Chief Operating Officer Paul Eidenschink at the end of January 2026. Samantha Erhardt has been promoted to Chief Manufacturing Officer (CMO) and Kim Heidt has been promoted to Chief … Read More
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 … Read More
Connie Aman celebrates 30 years of service at Steffes
Connie Aman, ETS customer support manager at Steffes, recently celebrated 30 years with the company. In honor of her service, we sent her on a vacation of her choice: Antigua. Congratulations and thank you, Connie! My husband, Dale, and I, along with two other couples, spent a wonderful relaxing week at a Sandals Resort on … Read More
Spencer Puts Steffes’s Volunteer Time Off Benefit into Action in Alaska
Giving back is part of who we are at Steffes, which is why we proudly offer Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to our employees. This benefit allows team members to step beyond the workplace and make a meaningful impact through causes they care about. Earlier this year, quality technician Dan Spencer used VTO to travel to … Read More
Driven by Innovation. Defined by Dedication. – Celebrating 38 Year of Tom Steffes
For nearly 40 years, senior design engineer Tom Steffes has poured his heart into shaping what Steffes is today, leaving a lasting mark on every part of the company, especially within the Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) division. His journey began while he was working as an electrician for another company and Founder Paul Steffes enlisted … Read More
Momentum Through Mentorship: Building a Stronger Steffes
For Shelby, a production lead at Steffes, work is about more than what we produce; it’s about the confidence she inspires in others through our mentorship program and the support she has felt through her time on the team. “I could talk for days on what I love about working at Steffes and the endless … Read More
Steffes Internship Program: Fueling Long-Term Success
The Steffes internship program is designed to give college students more than just work experience, it’s an opportunity to learn about our business firsthand. We offer both summer internships and co-op positions that may be required for students to complete their degree. While internships typically last three months, co-ops extend further, combining the summer term … Read More
Giving Back, Rain or Shine: Tristen Sandstrom Volunteers at the Bakken Classic Fishing Derby
At Steffes, we believe in the power of giving back, and we’re proud to offer Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to our team members so they can make a meaningful impact in their communities. Recently, Tristen Sandstrom, documentation specialist at Steffes, did just that by volunteering at the Bakken Classic Fishing Derby hosted by the North … Read More