Steve began his career as an educator, teaching English and social studies before becoming the principal of Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek. Delivering high-quality education for over thirty years prepared Steve for the second phase of his career with Inspire Wealth, where his focus remains on education.

Steve takes great pride in his responsibility to provide the best information, resources, and guidance possible for clients to make thoughtful and well-informed decisions for their Financial future. His natural spark for helping others along with his extensive educational background makes him a perfect fit for explaining and implementing complex ideas and concepts while providing clarity to clients regarding their financial picture and the steps ahead.

Along with the client services that Steve offers at Inspire Wealth, he also runs workshops and educational forums designed to provide Financial resources and insights. Steve has always believed in the power of education to shape and empower individuals. The transformative effect of knowledge in the financial realm has been deeply gratifying as it allows Steve to build lifelong relationships in his community.

Outside the office, Steve is the master of board games and puns, which he greatly enjoys with his family. He and Jodie, his wife of thirty-two years, have two grown sons, Sam and Danny, one grandson, Cooper, and seven nieces and nephews. They enjoy spending time together camping near Lake Michigan or vacationing near Charlevoix whenever they can. Steve continues working as an instructor for the Reaching Higher personal leadership development program and is actively involved with the Hartland Teen Center.