Academically Steven excelled as well receiving a 4.0 throughout his entire education, taking part in the first 5.0 college courses in the 9th grade. These are commonly referred to as Honor role courses today. Steven was apart of the Honor Role, Honors Society, and graduated a full year early from High school in 1982. As well Steven had begun taking college courses during summer break in his 10-and 11 grade years.

Continuing his education Steven pursued his inclination toward the arts, and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) then shortly after attending the University of California (UCLA) and receiving his bachelors degree in Psychology.

Steven was still searching for something more, not sure exactly what that was yet, he started working for Disney, and then shortly after American Express in their Travel Management Department. Finding he was also gifted in the corporate world, and exceptional in the field of travel Steven moved onto Carlson Companies, Minnesota, in a entry level position in 1991. Rapidly advancing through Carlson he soon was managing travel for Siemens the world renown Engineering conglomerate specializing in several fields such as power, transportation, medical, communication, automation and lighting. As well developing sales and new client relationship strategies, winning more than 175 million in new business, and was awarded the prestigious 1% Royal Honor Award four separate times and setting the stage for Carlson to continue his work in 1997.