Friends and colleagues around the globe came together on January 28th to honour the loss of Lerch Bates international business operations leader Stephen Fall who passed away Dec. 23, 2024.  

If anyone would like to make a donation in Steve’s name it is to  the British Heart Foundation HERE.

Lerch Bates continues to extend deepest condolences to those mourning the loss of an amazing friend and colleague. 

Eric Rupe, President & CEO of  Lerch Bates Inc. tribute to Steve is below:

“What I can tell you is that Steve was a man of uncommon leadership skill, integrity and grit while possessing an uncanny wit and a sense of humor that never left me without a smile on my face. Steve is going to be missed so deeply by friends, colleagues and most importantly family.

Steve began his tenure with Lerch Bates nearly 25 years ago, guiding Lerch Bates’s non-U.S. operations as his leadership and expertise was recognized with multiple promotions. Steve played a major part in LB’s acquisition of Dewar Partnership in 2014 and was named Managing Director – International in 2019. In 2022, Steve received LB’s prestigious V. Quentin Bates Award, joining fewer than a dozen other VQB recipients spanning Lerch Bates’s 80-year history. Steve’s two decades of incredible leadership left an undeniable mark on our international business. Steve will be deeply missed.”