A community organizer by training, Steve served as public affairs director of the NYS Urban Development Corporation, now known as the Empire State Development Corporation.  He worked as a speechwriter for Governor Mario M. Cuomo and State Economic Development Commissioner Vincent Tese.

As a senior account supervisor with M Booth & Associates, Steve won the prestigious "Big Apple" award from the New York chapter of the Public Relations Society of America for his management of a research-driven, strategic program in support of Capgemini, an international IT consulting firm.

At TMO, he has managed successful, strategic programs in support of the agency’s real estate and energy services clients.  Steve, who has also directed financial services accounts for TMO, is an accomplished business writer and communications strategist.

He holds a bachelor's degree from the Harry Van Arsdale, Jr. School of Labor Studies/State University of New York.