LB Water Announces Passing of its CEO

Fred Steimling, chief executive officer of LB Water, died Friday, July 18, due to complications he experienced following a July 3 cardiac arrest.  Jim App, chairman of LB Water’s board of directors, issued the following statement:

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Fred Steimling. Fred’s sudden cardiac arrest earlier this month came as a great shock to all of us, and we, along with Fred’s doctors, family, and friends, had been hoping he would make a full recovery.  His passing as a result of complications from that event is the cause of great sorrow to all of us.

Fred was a great leader whose drive, insight, and accomplishments not only inspired and equipped those of us who worked with him at LB Water but also enhanced and improved the industry we serve.  He also worked diligently to build a strong management team that is well positioned to move the organization forward in his absence.

Fred is known for saying, ‘It’s about moving forward and not looking back. It’s the honest, straightforward solutions we offer every day at LB Water.’  Although those of us who worked with Fred will need time to adjust to these surprising and very sad circumstances, we will not lose sight of that mission. We will continue to provide the consistently high level of customer service and quality products that our clients have come to expect.

Steimling began his career with LB Water in 1984. He became vice president in 2003 and served as chief executive officer from 2008 until his untimely passing.