With a distinguished career as a creative producer, Steven has consistently collaborated with industry icons and partnered with esteemed organizations such as MTV, National Geographic, the NBA, and the Heartland Film Festival. His contributions have earned him numerous industry accolades, including the Gospel Music Academy’s “Song of the Year” award, Worship Leader magazine's "Worship Album of the Year" award, and the John Lennon Songwriting Award. Notably, Steven has toured nationally and internationally both as and with several major label artists, written several Billboard Top 40 hits, and secured placements on popular television shows such as Parks and Recreation, New Girl, and CBS Evening News.

In addition to his practice in the creative marketplace, Steven is a seasoned music educator with over two decades of experience. He is a sought-after speaker at music and film conferences and festivals, sharing his expertise and insights with aspiring creatives. He holds a Master of Science in Music Technology from Indiana University is the Founding Director of the Commercial Music program at Samford University, where he was recently awarded a Downbeat magazine educator award. His recent book, Fear Not, Creative: Futureproofing Artistic Work in the Age of AI, is being published by Bloomsbury (Harry Potter, the Fourth Wing saga) and available at all major book sellers.

Above all, Steven is deeply passionate about inspiring and empowering the next generation of creatives and industry leaders.