Steve has a very diversified background, which brings a holistic approach and perspective when he is working with clients on marketing strategy. Steve has an undergraduate degree in Business Management and an MBA in Finance. Steve worked at the Reliable Corporation as Senior Merchandise Manager for seven years and was responsible for over $100 million in product sales. Steve left Reliable in 1992 for Texas to join Daisytek, where he was Director of Marketing. Daisytek was the largest wholesaler of printer and computer consumables in the United States. The responsibility included over $200 million in product purchases and sales.

In 1993, Steve returned to Illinois to become Vice-President of Arlington Industries, the country's largest wholesaler of copier consumables. There, Steve developed and guided a tremendous management team through rapid growth and profitability. During his 4-year tenure, the company grew almost 400% to $100 million in annual revenue.

In 1997, Steve left Arlington along with Melvin Thoede, Jr. to form Image Perspective. Since its first month in business through today, Image Perspective has grown revenue and profits every year. Today, Image Perspective serves over 100 clients from its Wheeling, IL headquarters.

Steve spends his off-time with his two young children and his wife. Steve is a passionate cook (he previously worked in 4-star French restaurant). He is currently on the backstretch of writing a book on Marketing for Insurance Agencies. He plays keyboards in a 70s classic rock band ( www.thevinylkings.com ), and it is his goal to achieve his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.