Ross Haan serves as the President of Impact Fab, Inc., and is a second-generation owner in the business. Growing up working on the shop floor, Ross never imagined joining the business full-time. However, after earning his B.S. in Economics from Hillsdale College and spending time in NY and CO, the draw of West Michigan and being part of the family business pulled him back home in 2006. Ross has earned an Innovation Management Certification from The NewNorth Center and is a graduate of the Family Business Alliance “Leading Forward” program.
Talk to us about workplace culture. What are some values that you and your team live by?
Our core values are Respect, Agility, Curiosity, and Excellence.
At Impact Fab we have always been driven by the question “How can we”? Curiosity guides us to always learn and grow, as people but as a company as well.
Can you share your perspective on the current trends and challenges in custom fabrication?
Metal fabrication is a mature industry that has seen a lot of highs and lows over the years. The current uncertainty globally brings new challenges but also opportunities for us to highlight the speed to market and quality that sourcing locally offers. We are excited to showcase the craftsmanship and ability of our talented team.
What projects or initiatives have you most excited right now?
I’m personally encouraged to see a renewed interested in the skilled trades from our young people graduating high school. We are particularly blessed with a fantastic tech center and local high schools that have prioritized career development and readiness. It gives me hope that West Michigan can continue to compete nationally as one of the best places in the country to manufacture.
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