In 1996, Steve founded his first company BASE Engineering. With his quiet confidence that success can be achieved at home, Steve founded and scaled an electronic hardware company while keeping it rooted in New Brunswick. He proved New Brunswick built businesses could support highly skilled local jobs and have a positive impact on the global economy. BASE Engineering delivered product innovations to 50+ countries spanning 4 continents, winning the Province of New Brunswick’s Exporter of the Year in 2014. In 2022, while winding down his involvement with BASE (Sold in 2024), Steve’s passion for innovation drove him to become a co-founder of Victory Advanced Technologies, also located in Saint John, NB.
Steve embodies the spirit of mentorship and generosity, he always takes time to mentor others, particularly young people. His deep commitment to the next generation of New Brunswicker’s is evident in everything he does.
Steve is a passionate advocate for underserved communities. He is co-lead and co-founder of Sunnyside Tiny Home Community, intended to address the housing crisis by providing affordable housing in East Saint John. He is a co-founder and partner in Impact Developments building approximately 1000 modular mixed-income apartment units in Saint John’s priority neighborhoods. Steve is committed to enhancing lives and improving the potential of less fortunate individuals in his community. Steve thoughtfully brings talent, drive, and his “never give up” attitude to his community, inspiring others to care and act.