Born and raised in Van Nuys, California with his 9 brothers and sisters, Steve is the newest member of our team. He comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from his 20+ years in business and dental consulting. Steve's father, Lyman, was a successful entrepreneur and early investor in Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises on the West coast. Steve learned the importance of faith and family and leading a balanced life from his father, and was profoundly influenced by his father's integrity, and willingness to try new ventures.
When it came time to attend college, having an influential and admired grandfather in the Nevada State Senate inspired Steve to major in Political Science at Brigham Young University. An accomplished athlete growing up, Steve played cornerback for BYU's football team. He met his wife Dianne at BYU, and they will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary later this year.
After college, Steve was hired to work for a fast growing medical equipment firm based in San Bernardino. He took over the struggling Los Angeles market, and in a matter of months, turned it into the company's most profitable. Steve's success in LA led to an opportunity to open a new market in Dallas, Texas. Steve's success in Dallas surpassed even that of Los Angeles, and contributed to the multi-million dollar buyout of the company.
In 1987, Steve fulfilled his lifelong dream of owning his own company and founded Pinnacle Practices, Inc., now the largest dental consulting firm in the South. Over 18 years, Steve developed in house programs, teaching strategies, and workshops for his dental clients and worked "hands on" with over 850 practices, insuring their success. In addition, Steve lectured regularly at dental schools, dental societies, universities, and study groups, and contributed several articles to dental journals and magazines.
In December 2004, Steve sold his company in Dallas and joined the Clifton and Associates Team. In 2008, Steve returned to Texas to partner with Smiles Consulting.
Steve continues to enjoy sports, and especially enjoys watching his two children play ice hockey. His daughter, Cassie, will be attending Northeastern University in Boston on a hockey scholarship next year. His son, Stephen, plays hockey for the U-17 USA National team.
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