Steve is a graduate of Duquesne University, where he earned a degree in Bassoon Performance. He is an active freelance musician and has performed with the American Wind Symphony, Butler Symphony, Erie Philharmonic, Johnstown Symphony, McKeesport Symphony, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and Westmoreland Symphony Orchestras. His work also includes local groups such as the Edgewood Symphony, Pittsburgh Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra, the Undercroft Opera Company, North Suburban Symphonic, Dixieland and Jazz Bands. Though specializing on bassoon and contrabassoon, he has extended his interest into amateur woodwind doubling. Professionally, he is a musical instrument repair technician specializing in brass and woodwind instruments.

Steve grew up in McKeesport, PA and currently resides in Pittsburgh. Other interests include origami art, golden retrievers, bad Japanese monster movies and classic cars. Being a classic automobile enthusiast, he is a member of the prestigious National and Pittsburgh Chapter of the Cadillac & La Salle Clubs.