As a parent, Steve has always been very active in his children’s education and has
worked to be a strong advocate for them. All three of his boys go to Plano ISD schools;
two boys in elementary school and one son in middle school. He knows what parents
go through every day both in and out of school – from helping with homework and
parent-teacher conferences to balancing work, school and extracurricular activities.
The “Parent Perspective” is needed to be an effective school board trustee.
Steve’s 10 years of corporate consulting brings a fresh perspective, new ideas and
real-world business insights to the school board at a time when Plano ISD needs
it the most. In his consulting career, he regularly works with Fortune 500 clients
to build efficiencies, reduce costs, improve processes and execute solutions on
a multi-million dollar scale. His business acumen and proven leadership abilities
are needed to balance the $17 million budget deficit and increase our district ratings
from Acceptable to Exemplary.
Steve served his country for 8 years of military service in the US Army National
Guard that includes active duty service during Desert Storm, drug interdiction missions
and flood rescue and relief operation in the Houston area. He was the recipient
of the Army National Guard Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service
Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Award. He is a life member
of the National Guard Association of Texas.
Steve earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science and Business Finance from
the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. He also spent two and half years as a Nuclear
Engineering major at Texas A&M. While at Texas A&M, Steve served in the
Corp of Cadets K-1 unit and was a member of various academic and community service
organization. Steve’s diverse educational background in Math, Science, English,
History and Business gives him the ability to look at and solve problems from various
directions. It is that educational diversity that has helped make him successful.
Steve also serves the local community as a volunteer focused education and growing
youth character and values through athletics.
Steve’s community service includes:
- Pearson EC School Based Improvement Committee 2002-2003
- Christie Elementary PTA Vice President - membership 2002
- Christie Elementary PTA member
- Armstrong Middle School PTA member
- Armstrong Middle School PTA Board – fundraising 2006
- Collin County Early Childhood PTA
- PSA Soccer Coach – 2001-2004
- PSA Assistant Soccer Coach 2003-2005
- PFL Assistant Football Coach 2003-2005
- Ralph Wilson Youth Club Coach 1993-1996
- Susan G Komen Volunteer
- Arthritis Foundation Volunteer since 1984
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