From 1995 to 2001, Steve held various systems analysis and design positions at Fortune 500/1000 companies including American Greetings, Inc. and Progressive Insurance's Diversified Business Group. Steve has been the Chief Information Officer of Merrymeeting since its inception in 2001. In 2005, Steve launched Marathon Technology Services, LLC, a Merrymeeting subsidiary providing technology solutions for franchisors, and also functions as President of that subsidiary company. Steve graduated from Miami University (Oxford, OH) with a BS in Business with a major Management Information Systems. In his spare time, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife Amy and daughter Madeline, watching and playing sports and enjoying Summers on Lake Erie.