Steve has found success and developed wide-ranging experience in three different and separate career paths. He is a retired US naval officer, he has been a University Alumni Director, and he has started, operated, and subsequently sold the largest commercial mail and packing center in the three-state area of the Ohio Valley.

Steve has received national awards and recognition for professional achievements in public relations, marketing, and entrepreneurism, including from such organizations as Inc. Magazine, the national Counsel of Advancement in Support of Education and the national Association of Mail and Business Centers.

As a veteran of over 30 years in the mail and business center industry, Steve has served as a business coach with a number of store owners. His expertise is in increasing gross sales, enhancing customer count, and developing a strong marketing presence.

Steve has served in the offices of Student Veterans Outreach as a Special Counsel to the University President for three universities. He has also served as an advisor to the college entrepreneur and investment clubs.

Steve is the father of four children and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. He loves to play golf while actively working on a life bucket list with his wife, Erin.