Steve has semi-retired from careers as an attorney and as a business executive.  For 19 years he was with an international law firm serving as a trial attorney and advisor to large and small businesses, focusing on competitive issues and intellectual property matters.  For 18 years he served as both the lead in-house attorney and as an executive responsible for various business matters, including licensing, acquisitions and international distributorships, at a NYSE-listed consumer products company.  He has served on the boards of a community bank, two privately held start-ups, and various non-profits.  He currently provides business consulting services on a contract basis, and provides legal services through the law firm of Fish & Richardson.   

Executive/Management Disciplines:

• Corporate strategy development
• Financing, mergers & acquisitions for growth
• Strategic partnering for growth
• Branding and Intellectual Property Portfolio Management
• International distribution strategies

Professional Background:

• Gibson, Dunn &Crutcher (Partner)
• Callaway Golf Company (Chief Legal Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Ethics Officer)
• Fish & Richardson (Of Counsel)
• Topgolf International, Inc. (Director)
• California Business Bank (Director)
• First Tee of San Diego/Pro Kids Golf Academy (Director)

Education:

• University of California, Irvine (BA Political Science)
• University of Virginia School of Law (JD)

Personal:

• Married; two children; three grandchildren; one dog