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In 2000, Steve joined NetJets, Inc., in Columbus, Ohio, a Berkshire Hathaway company, as its first Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for the daily operation of the company’s 355 fractionally-owned business jet aircraft. 

Under his leadership, significantly improved levels of operating profit were achieved, the company embarked on an enterprise-wide business operating system and an employee leadership development process was established and implemented.

In 2004, Steve founded Business Architects, LLC to share his experience with organizations and individuals striving for excellence.

Steve received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  He also received a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  In 1999, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute named Steve a Distinguished Alumnus.  Steve is a certified consultant for The Birkman

Method®, a personal development and motivational assessment tool.

Steve serves on the Campaign Cabinet of the United Way of Central Ohio and the Board of Directors of the Columbus Association of the Performing Arts (CAPA).  His is a past Board Chair and Trustee of the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky.  In May 2002 the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky named Steve a Kentucky Colonel for his work in the development, completion and opening of the International Bluegrass Music Museum.