Steve was born and grew up in Glendale, graduated from San Diego State University, moved to Ventura in 1989 with wife Caroline and two children. Being self-employed in commercial real estate has allowed Steve the flexibility necessary for involvement with many organizations. He has served as Chairman of the Ventura Chamber of Commerce and the Ventura YMCA, Commissioner for the Ventura Port District, and President of the Ventura Downtown Rotary and Lions Clubs. He currently serves on the boards of Ventura Fair Foundation, Pier Into the Future Foundation, and Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau. He just termed off of the VLT board after serving for six years. Locally he led the committee to pass the first SOAR vote that allowed creation of the successful Ventura Community Park. Co-Founder of the Ventura Marathon as well as the Ventura Turkey Trot, he has raised awareness and funding for local charities. Steve enjoys ocean swimming, skiing, hiking, and cars! He is a long-time endurance event competitor, including participating in the New Zealand Ironman with wife Caroline in 2009.