Seasoned entrepreneurial executive offering over 30 years of company stewardship, finance, legal, HR, operations, marketing, and IT oversight focused largely within the telecommunications, financial services and information technology arenas. Proven change agent and partnership builder, experienced in start-ups, turnarounds, rapid growth and structuring organizations for private placement, IPO or profitable sale.

MBA, Finance, and Master of Arts, University of Denver, both with honors, 1982 and 83; complementing a BA, Metropolitan State College, Magna Cum Laude, 1980, and BS, McPherson College, 1973. Additionally conducted doctoral studies, the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University and international studies (Japan, Hong Kong, Asia, and Africa), World Campus Afloat, Chapman University. Stephen is a published writer, monthly columnist, and former Denver University faculty member.