{"id":4380,"date":"2026-02-17T09:28:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/?post_type=class_notes&p=4380"},"modified":"2026-02-17T09:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:28:12","slug":"steve-everett-jr","status":"publish","type":"class_notes","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/class-note-updates\/steve-everett-jr\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Everett Jr."},"content":{"rendered":"

Steve Everett Jr. Named President of L.T. Hampel Corp.<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Veteran executive takes leadership reins from Paul Lorge<\/em><\/h2>\n

CONTACT: <\/strong>Ashley Hansen, (262) 532-9094, AshleyHansen@hampelcorp.com<\/p>\n

GERMANTOWN, WIS.<\/strong> – L.T. Hampel Corp, a leading manufacturer of heavy-gauge, deep-draw thermoformed plastics<\/a> serving customers globally across a wide breadth of industries, has initiated a leadership transition positioning the company for continued innovation and success.<\/p>\n

After more than 20 years of transformative leadership, Hampel\u2019s current president, Paul Lorge<\/strong>, has announced his retirement. Steve Everett Jr.<\/strong>, a veteran executive with tremendous leadership experience, has joined Hampel<\/a> as President. Lorge will remain as the organization\u2019s CFO into the second half of 2026.<\/p>\n

Everett<\/a> brings 21 years of executive and operational leadership knowledge, most recently as Senior Vice President, Operations, of FCA Packaging, and President of Timber Creek Resource. His diversified career has included leading global brands at companies throughout the Midwest.<\/p>\n

Everett is a longtime member of Vistage Worldwide Inc.<\/a>, the world\u2019s largest executive coaching and peer advisory organization. He was twice named a Wisconsin Titan 100<\/a> by Titan CEO, a program recognizing the state\u2019s top CEOs and C-level executives. He holds a B.S. in communications from Ithaca College, and an executive MBA from Lubar College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.<\/p>\n

\u201cSteve\u2019s diverse background and proven ability to lead, motivate and inspire people towards growth make him an ideal fit for Hampel<\/a> at a moment where we are poised for continued innovation and expansion into new markets,\u201d said Lance Hampel, Founder and Chairman of L.T. Hampel Corp.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to build and grow the market\u2019s best heavy-gauge, deep-draw thermoformer, and continue its legacy of innovation and excellence,\u201d Everett said. \u201cHampel is tremendously focused on delivering customer value. I look forward to being part of its inventive culture, and seeking out new opportunities for growth and strengthening customer relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lorge has guided the company through a period of significant growth and expansion since 2005. Under his leadership:<\/p>\n