Stephen attends Grace & Peace Lutheran Church. Stephen is a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He is Commander of Vanderburgh County Veterans Council, a Life member of the American Legion Post 354 (Vice-Commander) and Amvets Post 84.
 
Stephen believes his role as a Commissioner is that of a public servant, and he has long emphasized the importance of leadership that provides economic development opportunities that welcome diversity.  Stephen’s record reflects his opposition to any restrictions based on gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, race and economic background. 
 
Stephen has a strong fiscal background in business and currently serves as Facilities Director for CAPE.  Graduate of Bosse High School and attended University of Southern Indiana.
 
Stephen considers himself a vital link to his community and is actively involved in neighborhood associations and United Neighborhoods of Evansville.  President of Lakeview Optimist Club (life member), Fraternal Order of Police Association, Indiana Right to Life and Right to Life of Vanderburgh County. He works to provide residents with a sense of fairness in the government process and to provide an improved quality of life for our families and neighborhoods.

The Purpose of Leadership in the 21st Century

To create a supportive environment where people can thrive, grow, and live in peace with one another

To promote harmony with nature and thereby provide sustainability for future generations.

To create communities of reciprocal care and shared responsibility, where every person matters and each person’s welfare and dignity is respected and supported.

Kellogg Leadership Studies Project, “Rethinking Leadership”, June 1998

Authors: Kathleen E. Allen, Juana Bordas, Gill Robinson Hickman, Larraine R. Matusak, Georgia J. Sorenson, and Kathryn J. Whitmire. Reprinted by Leadership Evansville, Inc., With permission of the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership, University of Maryland.