Steffes Spotlight: The Interns
AJ ASH Hometown: Dickinson, ND School: Sophomore at the University of North Dakota Degree: Mechanical Engineering, graduating May 2026 Random Fact: “I love to run and am on the cross-country team at UND.” AJ already knew a bit about Steffes when he happened upon the company’s booth at a UND job fair. “I have heard … Read More
The Team Player: CJ Powell
If you ever get the chance to meet Camarrow “CJ” Powell, Jr., take it. His jovial nature is infectious. This welder keeps his team on task and in good spirits: invaluable qualities we appreciate and respect here at Steffes. Not only that, he’s one heck of a welder. And lucky for us, he chose to … Read More
August Lorenzen: The Benefits of Balance
You hear about it all the time: work-life balance. But does any employee actually experience it? Design Engineer August Lorenzen chose to return to Team Steffes not only for the balance he once enjoyed but also for the sense of community he missed. When August moved to the Peace Garden State in 2015 from Jefferson … Read More
Steffes Spotlight: Travis Kilgore
“A dream come true.” At Steffes, employees are encouraged to pursue their goals. Take it from Travis Kilgore: from Shipping & Receiving agent to supervisor… with a degree in-between! Check out our original Spotlight on Travis Kilgore from nearly six years ago! Learn more about our education reimbursement program and other learning opportunities at … Read More
Steffes honored with Family Business of the Year Award
In April 2023, the Steffes family received the Vicki Clarke Prairie Family Business of the Year Award from the Prairie Family Business Association (PFBA). The award honors a family business that makes valuable contributions to its community through leadership, volunteerism, and financial support; exhibits a caring spirit toward the well-being of its employees; and displays … Read More
Core values embodied: Robert Terry, Jr.
His name is Robert Terry, Jr., but you can call him ‘Rob’ for short. This genuinely gracious individual will soon be celebrating one year working for Steffes in our Shelby, North Carolina, facility. With an associate degree from his home state of South Carolina and over 30 years of professional experience, Rob was the perfect … Read More
Team Steffes attends 2023 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Expo
Several members of the Steffes Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) attended the 2023 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo in Atlanta in February. The AHR Expo is an annual event, providing HVACR professionals – including manufacturers and suppliers – the opportunity to share ideas and showcase their products, services, and technologies related to the HVACR … Read More
Up to the challenge: Lisa Sparks
What is that phrase they always say? “The grass is always greener…” While that’s not always the case, at Steffes, we believe in each employee’s professional development and that we work best when we work together. We believe the grass is truly greener here. And Lisa Sparks, production planner for our Grand Forks West facility, … Read More
Pilot project in Seattle shows central heat pump water heaters can act as massive hot water batteries that help reduce carbon emissions
Original article published February 15, 2023 | Joseph Wachunas for New Buildings Institute Central heat pump water heaters (CHPWHs) present a tremendous opportunity to reduce the substantial energy used in water heating and can act as giant thermal batteries. They do this by using energy to heat water during times of low grid demand and … Read More
Steffes Spotlight: Wyatt Kainz
At Steffes, we don’t believe great minds think alike; we believe they think differently. From the largest build down to the smallest part, innovation is at the forefront of our product designs and manufacturing processes. One of the great minds who contributes to the culture of innovation at Steffes is Wyatt Kainz. As a … Read More