Tom Neppl is the founder and President of Springs Fabrication, LLC, a diversified manufacturing company located in Colorado Springs. Since founding the company in 1986, Neppl has managed the growth from a two-man operation to one of the largest primary employers in the area.

Neppl continually invests in the future by staying current with new methods and technology. He forges strong relationships and supports the growth of those clients' businesses by offering unique services, capabilities success through collaboration.

Under Neppl’s leadership, Springs Fabrication has become a nationally recognized manufacturing company -- being featured in the Fab 40 -- and has developed world class capabilities. As well, Neppl spearheaded the purchase of several companies diversifying the business, including the Springs Fabrication Advanced Technology Group (ATG) division in Westminster, CO.

Neppl has served on numerous community boards including six years on the Colorado Springs Chamber/EDC board and served as board chair. Tom is also past chair of the Southern Colorado chapter of the Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association (CAMA).

Springs Fabrication and Neppl have received numerous community awards including Business Citizen of the Year for Colorado Springs in 2015.

Neppl is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in Industrial Electronics.