2026 Hall of Fame: Evan Lang
May 26, 2026
Evan graduated from Wyoming Technical Institute in 1990 from the Laramie North Campus, earning a vocational diploma in Diesel Technology. During his time at WyoTech, he distinguished himself with Honors, served as a class leader, and achieved perfect attendance. His favorite instructor was Guy Warpness, whose impact remained meaningful throughout his career.
Evan’s foundation in the diesel world was built long before he ever set foot on campus. He grew up on a large farm, where long hours and hard work were part of everyday life. From tractors and combines to tillage, barn, and silo equipment, Evan learned hands‑on maintenance from an early age. At just 11 years old, he completed his first engine overhaul alongside his dad, Larry—an experience that cemented both his skillset and his work ethic.
In high school, shop class dominated his schedule. One standout project was a full restoration of a Farmall M, from engine to paint. While working on that tractor, Evan reached out to a local expert for guidance, and that connection ultimately introduced him to WyoTech. In October of 1989, he enrolled—traveling 1,051 miles from home to begin his formal training.
After graduation, Evan entered the truck industry working for a local International dealer, where he spent nearly two years becoming well‑versed in all truck systems. In late 1991, when Cummins Great Lakes opened a local branch, Evan was hired as a service writer. Despite initial assumptions about his engine experience, he quickly moved into the shop as a technician and within a year became shop foreman, supervising technicians more than twice his age.
Five years later, Evan took on a unique road service role that combined service and sales, successfully building the operation from part‑time work into a full‑time road service department. Under his leadership, the operation grew to three full‑time service trucks, all running extended hours, with Evan managing customer relationships, parts procurement, repairs, and billing.
In 1996, Evan and his wife, Mary, officially founded E.L.M. Repair, starting as a home‑based operation before growing into a multi‑bay facility. After leaving Cummins in 2001, Evan committed fully to the business, expanding it steadily over the years. In 2015, E.L.M. Repair entered a new chapter with the construction of a 33,183‑square‑foot facility near Edgar, Wisconsin, offering comprehensive truck and trailer service, parts, road service, dyno, tire, alignment, and wash services.
Today, Evan is proud to lead a knowledgeable and dedicated team of 30 employees, providing service from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, with 24/7 on‑call support. His journey reflects a lifetime commitment to craftsmanship, leadership, and putting the customer first—values forged early and carried forward every day.