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Tad Hartwig-quality engineer

Leadership On and Off the Clock

02.04.26

Tad Hartwig leads by example, both in his career at Stellar and in his volunteer work with the Garner Fire Department. Learn what led him to serve.

Jon Mickelson – Northwest Regional Sales Manager, Mechanic and Lube Truck Products

Stellar Hires Northwest Regional Sales Manager for Mechanic and Lube Truck Products

01.27.26

Jon Mickelson brings strong industry experience and a proven track record in truck equipment sales and distribution to the Stellar team.

Stellar contributing to the United Way charity

Stellar Celebrates Another Year of Giving with United Way of North Central Iowa Partnership

12.22.25

Stellar employees came together for a cause this holiday season — and the company joyfully matched their contributions.

Stellar 35th logo and Then & Now type with vintage and current product photos.

Then & Now: Stellar 35th Anniversary Photo Gallery

12.15.25

Anniversary Special: This Stellar photo showcase walks you through the company’s 35 years of innovations, products, facilities and people.

Tyler Havens Sales Manager- LubeMate®, FuelMate® & Trailers

Coaching Beyond the Finish Line

12.11.25

Tyler Havens exemplifies the Stellar value of community both inside the workplace and out. Learn more about why he gives back.

An American flag hanging from an Elliott boomtruck crane.

Stellar Announces Acquisition of Elliott Equipment Company, Expanding Product Line and Market Reach

12.01.25

Elliott is a leading U.S. manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms, digger derricks and cranes. Read the official announcement here.

Stellar employee speaking with customers near a HPS at The Utility Expo.

Videos: Stellar Solutions for Utility Professionals and Construction Contractors

11.19.25

View a video recap of Utility Expo, plus get video overviews of a range of Stellar utility & telecom products displayed at the event.

Stellar employee working in the fabrication department at the Garner, Iowa, plant.

Watch: Work Truck Magazine Takes You Inside Stellar Manufacturing

11.19.25

Take a video tour of Stellar facilities by Work Truck Magazine. Plus take a deep dive into TMAX Mechanic Trucks and service crane operating tips.

Donna Bruesewitz

Stellar Welcomes Donna Bruesewitz as Sales and Technical Training Manager

11.18.25

Join us in welcoming Donna Bruesewitz back to Stellar. Bruesewitz previously served as Communications Manager for nearly 20 years.

Employee spotlight featuring John Steenblock, Senior IT Manager and Garner volunteer paramedic, smiling with two colleagues inside an ambulance.

A Career Built on Service

11.13.25

In addition to John’s position as Senior Manager of IT at Stellar, he’s a volunteer EMS in Garner, IA. See how the two roles complement one another.

Kasey Lammers and Phil Boeckman

Stellar Bolsters Product Expertise with New Mechanic Truck and Hooklift Product Managers

11.03.25

Meet the new product managers: Kasey Lammers for mechanic trucks and accessories and Phil Boeckman for hooklifts.

Map of the United States Momentum in Motion.

Stellar Strengthens Sales Team with New Hires, New Role

10.13.25

Check out these strategic sales team hires and the role shift for Tyler Havens, previously a product manager.

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