About Steve
Since childhood, Steve has been passionate about informing people. By virtue of his father's military service, he was able to travel the country and beyond. Before college, he had written for five different publications (including an internationally-distributed magazine for children of military members) and worked at the American Forces Network, where he took to airwaves for the first time.
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Steve's time at Indiana University-Bloomington eventually led him down the path of telling stories through video, allowing him to present by weaving combinations of visuals, sounds and words. Upon graduation with a BA in Journalism, he journeyed to Texas's Brazos Valley. For more than 12 years, he served as an anchor, reporter and producer for KBTX News, the region's CBS television affiliate. Over his tenure, he became one of the station's most recognizable and honored journalists.
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Upon stepping away from that career, Steve spent nearly five years helping craft the messaging for the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation. After working with companies looking to launch, grow and locate in one of the state's key regions, he was presented a unique opportunity.
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Recruited by the just-formed BlueForge Alliance in late 2022, Steve served as the storyteller for the non-profit organization working with the U.S. Navy and the nation's manufacturing industry to supercharge shipbuilding in America. He and his teammates traveled the nation to showcase companies, academia and other organizations ensuring the next generation of Navy vessels, in part by encouraging people to find careers in skilled trades.
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When he's home in Aggieland, Steve lends his voice and talents to Texas A&M University as the public address announcer for Aggie Volleyball, Aggie Equestrian, and University commencement ceremonies. He also emcees Brazos Valley Bombers baseball and Lions Pride Sports professional wrestling, and he hosts various community events.
My Latest Projects
UMASS LOWELL: A NEW WAVE OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS FOR NAVY SHIPBUILDING
The Maritime Industrial Base needs more industrial engineers. Ones who understand how to design for manufacturability, work with suppliers, and solve real production challenges. That’s exactly what this partnership between UMass Lowell, the U.S. Navy, and BlueForge Alliance is designed to deliver. Through scholarships and connections with New England suppliers like Granite State Manufacturing, students are stepping straight from the classroom into the industrial base, ready to build what the Navy needs, faster.
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WESTERN WELDING ACADEMY: BLUE COLLAR TOUR
The Blue Collar Tour is igniting excitement for hands-on careers in welding and maritime manufacturing. Western Welding Academy’s elite instructors aren’t just teaching—they’re inspiring the next generation with live demos and real-world insights across the nation. As demand for skilled trades in the Maritime Industrial Base grows, this tour is connecting students directly to high-impact career paths that keep America strong.
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MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE: TRANSFORMING A WORKFORCE AND LIVES
In the heart of Michigan, a community college with deep roots in manufacturing is stepping up to meet a national defense need. Macomb Community College is using its legacy to fuel action, training a new generation of skilled talent through the state’s M3 initiative and strengthening the Maritime Industrial Base. This is how local impact fuels national strength.
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SPECIALTY PIPING PRODUCTS: SUPPORTING PIPES WITH PRIDE
Specialty Piping Products in Theodore, Alabama, is accelerating production of critical components for submarine piping thanks to recently added equipment and toolings. With a significant increase in output and capacity, SPP is meeting the growing demands for U.S. Navy vessels. Discover how this small business is making a big impact in the Maritime Industrial Base for our national defense.
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