Community Involvement

Steve believes in community involvement, giving back, and giving of himself, according to the gifts that God has equipped him with. Here are just a few of the organizations and efforts that Steve and his family devote time to:

The Kiwanis Club of Plymouth

Member since 2010. Program and Speaker Coordinator 2011-2014. Coordinator of quarterly dinner service program at Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor. Co-Chair of the committee that acquired a new Popcorn Wagon in 2013. President for the 2014/15 club year.

Plymouth Kiwanis Foundation

Board Member since 2012. This 501C3 foundation provides financial support to children's charities in the Plymouth area, as well as nationally and internationally.

Plymouth Fall Festival
Pancake Breakfast

Co-Chair since 2012. Plan, organize, and lead execution of the annual pancake breakfast, a Plymouth tradition. Serving over 3,000 pancake breakfasts in one morning, and raising up to $9,000 for childrens charities each year!

Plymouth First
United Methodist Church

Finance Committee Chairman - 2010-2012. Shepherded the financial matters of a 1,000 member church and annual budget of approximately $1M, through one of the more challenging economic periods of recent history. Co-Chaired a capital campaign to raise an additional $300K to address building and facility needs.

New Hope Center for Grief Support

Volunteer and financial sponsor/supporter of this non-profit organization that provides grief counseling services to families and individuals in need in South Eastern, Michigan. Elected to the Board of Directors in 2015. Current Board Chairman.

Hearbeat of Plymouth Festival

Chairperson for Speaker Event, responsible for identifying, acquiring and organizing all activities related to 2 days of programing in the Penn Theater. Provided additional talent and expertise with respect to budgeting, fund raising, and service activity planning. (Inaugural event in August 2014)

Community Financial Credit Union

The Supervisory Committee (member since 2013) is responsible for ensuring that the Board of Directors and Management establish policies and practices that safeguard the members’ interests and rights. They also carry out a continuing series of audits to ensure that records are maintained properly, honestly, and accurately; that policies established by the Board are carried out faithfully; & that member concerns are promptly addressed & resolved.