Steve M Scheel recently retired from his 35 year career with SCHEELS ALL SPORTS, and spent the last half of his career there serving as the company president and then CEO. During his career with Scheels, the company grew from a small, upper Midwest hardware and sporting goods retailer into one of the largest sporting goods stores in the nation with 34 stores in 16 states, and over 12,000 associates.
One of the primary focuses of the company over this time, and Steve’s passion as one of its leaders, has been its continued focus on developing leaders, creating a strong team environment, giving back to their communities and being the best in the USA in the eyes of its customers and associates!
Steve lives in Fargo with his wife, Tiffany, and they have 3 children with whom they love spending time – especially at the lakes in the summer, and hunting in the fall. While Steve has been enjoying more free time with his recent retirement, he is still involved with boards for several organizations in the FM area, as well as being an officiating instructor for USA Curling, and a Scuba instructor with Mick’s Scuba.
The conference is scheduled for October 30-31, 2025 at Hope Lutheran South Campus in Fargo, ND.
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