Steve has served as Executive Director of the Chattanooga Nature Center, SouthWings and the Center for the Restoration of Waters @ Ocean Arks International.  He holds a Masters degree in Environmental Science, and serves on the Board of several regional non-profit organizations.

Steve has started several for-profit companies, and currently works in association with the Brown Group, a fundraising and consulting group located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Professional experience includes budgeting, grant writing, business development, strategic planning, business and program management.