Steve enjoyed his early childhood in the Walla Walla Valley before moving to Ritzville, WA where he completed his formative years and graduated high school. He began his career in banking in 1989 before joining Baker Boyer in 1994, where he has honed his focus on networking with local businesses and the agricultural community. 

Steve has cultivated a deep knowledge base in business banking with an emphasis in agriculture and winery lending. He enjoys walking with his clients through the various stages of their business cycle, uncovering solutions collaboratively, discovering alternatives, and celebrating successes.

Steve is a member of Assumption Parish, lending his talents to its finance council, and is also a longtime member of Walla Walla Noon Rotary, a 4-H club leader and a volleyball coach for DeSales High School.