Steve has an extensive leadership background, along with a rich history of athletic success.  He comes to PAO from his ministry to students on the campus of Stanford University, Kingdom First Ministries.  Steve has a passion for connecting with and mentoring others, and developing their God-given potential.  He is highly creative and innovative in his strategies for reaching people and helping them to connect with their Maker in order to leverage their talents, influence and passions to further God's Kingdom.

Steve played quarterback at Stanford University where he continues to hold most of the career passing records.  He continued his athletic career into the NFL, where he played for six years, retiring in 2001.  At Stanford, he met his wife Lori.  They now have four children - Brooke, Blake, Lindsay and Ashley - and currently reside in Menlo Park, California. Steve is also a Bay Area regional coach of The Master's Program, a leadership mentoring program for Christian business and ministry leaders.  He has a passion for God's Word, and his experiences in the business and sports worlds offer a unique and exciting outlook for PAO's future.