Steve has over 30 years of tax experience in planning, compliance, and transactional analysis for both closely held businesses and individuals. Prior to joining BWK, he worked for Grant Thornton and CBIZ Mayer Hoffman McCann. Steve has significant experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, manufacturing, real estate, and professional services. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Economics from Augsburg University. He spends his spare time mentoring high school youth as an adult leader as well as reading, gardening, and attending Minnesota Gopher football games.