We are pleased to announce that Steve Vang has joined Strongwell as Controller for Minnesota Operations. In this role, Steve will report jointly to the Chief Financial Officer and the Vice President of Minnesota and Mexico Operations.

Steve holds a degree in Accounting from Lenoir-Rhyne University and has over 20 years of finance and accounting experience. He joins Strongwell from Greenfield Global, where he served as Controller and was responsible for managing the plant’s accounting and financial operations. His career began in public accounting and has spanned various leadership roles in financial planning and analysis, managerial accounting, and risk management across the manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare industries.

Originally from the Charlotte, North Carolina, area, Steve and his family relocated to Minnesota in early 2023 to pursue a small business venture in the restaurant industry. He and his wife, Hua Lee, have seven children – Eugene (20), Carina (16), Ariela (14), Miles (12), Carmeliya (10), Lucy (8), and Mindy (6) – and currently reside in Waseca.

In Steve’s spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family through camping, biking, fishing, and sightseeing. He is an avid sports fan, supporting the Denver Broncos, North Carolina Tar Heels, and Atlanta Braves.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Steve as he begins his journey with Strongwell. We look forward to his contributions and leadership.