# Steven Carpenter

> Steven Carpenter is the founder and CEO of Minnesota signage fabricator Archetype. An artist and St. Olaf College graduate, he combines design with manufacturing and has supported the college’s Emerging Artist Program for decades.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Archetype (Minnesota signage company)
- **Organizations:** Archetype, Norquist Sign Company, St. Olaf College
- **Education:** Studio art, St. Olaf College
- **Known for:** Founded a custom architectural signage business., Supported materials stipends for four St. Olaf emerging artists for nearly three decades., Helped establish an endowment for the Emerging Artist Program.

## Career timeline

- **1982** — Graduated from St. Olaf College.
- **—** — Worked at Norquist Sign Company in Minneapolis.
- **1999** — Founded Archetype with a leadership team including Gary Stemler and Jenny Kruse.
- **2011** — Contributed to an endowed fund supporting St. Olaf’s Emerging Artist Program.

## Achievements

- Founded a custom architectural signage business.
- Supported materials stipends for four St. Olaf emerging artists for nearly three decades.
- Helped establish an endowment for the Emerging Artist Program.

## Latest updates

- **2023-05** — Described sustainable practices as part of Archetype’s culture in a trade publication survey.

## Links

- Website: https://archetypesign.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-carpenter-5861b116

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Last updated: 2026-10-06