Steve has been in the aquatics field for his entire life. Originally from Richmond, VA, he was
a springboard diver and lifeguard. He attended University of Maryland on a diving
scholarship. This love for the water has carried over into his professional life. He Co-
founded the nation’s largest swimming pool management company in 1984.
He sold the company in 1995.
In 2001, the day after the planes crashed into the world trade towers, He completed his first
pond. The experience was so moving, he decided water features would be his next passion
and founded Premier Ponds, LLC. He has built over 700 water features since.
He sold the company in 2019.
He has a very unique set of skills with an extensive knowledge of everything "water." Steve
is a regular invited speaker at numerous pond conventions all over the nation. In 2013,
Steve was awarded the “Business Man of the Year” by Aquascape Inc.
In 2004 Premier Ponds was awarded the “Top 40” Certified Aquascape Contractor award.
In 2014, Premier Ponds was awarded the #1 Certified Aquascape Contractor in the Nation.
In 2015, Steve co-founded The Contractor Sales Academy to coach and mentor small
contractors of all industries. Today that group is over 300 members strong.
Today, Steve travels, mentors, coaches and speaks around the nation.