Early Life
Steven H. Lavin, born in 1955, is the son of Sheldon Lavin. Sheldon Lavin was the former owner, CEO, and chairman of OSI Group. Steve Lavin earned a BS in accountancy from the University of Illinois in 1977 and a JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1980.
Rise to Success
Steve Lavin trained as a corporate attorney and is the president of Lavin & Gedville in Chicago. He is currently the chairman of OSI Group. OSI Group was founded by Otto Kolschowsky in 1909. In 1955, the company began stamping McDonald's burgers. Steve Lavin took over the business in 2023 after his father's passing. Under his leadership, OSI has expanded to 65 plants across 18 countries.
Key Business Strategies
Under Steve Lavin's leadership, OSI Group continues to be a major supplier to McDonald's. The company has also expanded its operations, producing products for other companies like Nestlé, Chipotle, and Kraft.
Philanthropy
Steve Lavin is deeply committed to philanthropy, especially in the fight against cancer. He has been actively involved with organizations like Coaches vs. Cancer and The V Foundation for Cancer Research, contributing over $1.5 million since 2010. He received the Michelle Carew Spirit Award from the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation in 2022, in recognition of his efforts in cancer research and awareness.
