Steve Lange, our Director, graduated from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Steve became our director in 2013. He has over 25 years of experience in the leather industry, including tannery, finishing, and automotive cutting/wrapping operations.

In addition to continually growing our roster of clients, he has taught over 200 students in our various classes. His knowledge of leather testing procedures and processes is unrivaled.

In his free time, he volunteers for the Leader Dogs for the Blind organization, is the editor of the JALCA (Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association) and enjoys spending time with his family and dogs.