Father and Son Embedded in Steelcase’s New Report

When Peter Martin Wege moved to Grand Rapids to open his own metal-furniture business in 1912, he could not have imagined Metal Office Furniture—started on a $75,000 bank loan—would become Steelcase, the world’s largest office-furniture company. Wege’s experience as a metal fabricator himself created the workplace culture that continues a century later. Peter Martin knew … More Father and Son Embedded in Steelcase’s New Report »

Wege Foundation announces retirement of CEO

September 3, 2015; Grand Rapids, MI – The Wege Foundation announced today the retirement of Ellen Satterlee as President and CEO, effective October 30, 2015. Satterlee will continue to serve as a member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. “Ellen has provided stellar service to the Wege Foundation since 1988, including as CEO … More Wege Foundation announces retirement of CEO »

Retired Steelcase chairman, philanthropist Peter Wege dies at 94

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Peter Melvin Wege loved giving away his money. And give it away he did — millions of dollars in grants large and small — a fortune he had amassed as the former chairman and largest stockholder of Steelcase, Inc., the office furniture company his father founded. Wege, … More Retired Steelcase chairman, philanthropist Peter Wege dies at 94 »