With over thirty-five years of experience in nonprofit and business leadership in the greater Washington DC area, Steve has served as CEO of nonprofits with local, regional, national and global reach. His nonprofit experience spans a wide range of impact areas including advocacy for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), environmental stewardship, advocacy and mentorship for at-risk youth, and serving people and communities through
volunteerism.
Steve was responsible for the establishment of Best Buddies Capital Region, serving young people with IDD through one-to-one friendships, where he served for eight years as Chairman of the Board. He was also a volunteer mentor at the Endependence Center of Northern Virginia, which helps develop independent living skills for persons with disabilities.
Steve has served on the Board of Directors of several public-private partnerships addressing regional transportation issues and promoting business growth in Northern Virginia. He served for three years on the Alexandria Waterfront Commission and fifteen years on the Board of the DC Building Industry Association Community Services Corporation, which oversaw volunteer community improvement projects in underserved neighborhoods in the District of Columbia.
Steve has served on the events and fundraising committees of several major national nonprofits and raised over $10M as a volunteer fundraiser before transitioning to his current career as a nonprofit CEO.
Combining business and nonprofit leadership acumen, Steve specializes in change management, program development, strategic planning, board relations, and public engagement with extensive experience in reputation management.
With degrees in Hospitality and Culinary Arts, Steve is an accomplished chef and food and wine enthusiast. He is a dog rescue advocate, intrepid traveler, and a collector of nautical books and memorabilia.