ST. LOUIS, MO — Haberberger, Inc., a mechanical contractor in the St. Louis area that was founded in 1948, announces that Steve Haberberger, Jr. will succeed Neil Haberberger as President and CEO. The succession is part of a generational transition that has been in process for four years. Steve is a member of the fourth generation. Only 3-4 percent of family businesses reach the fourth generation.

“With the transition, customers can expect the same level of performance and dependability they have received for the past seven decades,” Neil said. “Employees should expect to continue to be a part of a growing organization. Vendors and suppliers can expect to continue to be treated as valuable partners.”

Neil has served as President and CEO of Haberberger for 23 years, replacing his father Joe Haberberger when he retired. Neil will continue to work at Haberberger, Inc. during this transition, supporting company operations and serving on the board.

Steve holds a BSBA in management from the former John Cook School of Business (now Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business) at St. Louis University, as well as a master’s degree in construction management from the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University-St. Louis. He joined Haberberger in 2003 and has held multiple positions within the company in preparation for this leadership role.

Steve is one of five Haberberger family members in generation four, including Joe, Jeff, Ben, and Sam Haberberger. Mark and Steve Haberberger, Sr., brothers and part of the third generation, will also continue to work at Haberberger.