In his role at Swords to Plowshares, Stephen manages an annual operating budget of more than $35M and nearly 50 government contracts that support the agency's wrap-around programs. Stephen joined Swords in 2015 as controller and was elevated to finance director in 2022. During his tenure, the agency's annual budget has grown more than $15M with complex contracts and housing development projects. Prior to Swords, he was controller at Brighter Beginnings in Oakland, FP&A controller at Cemetery Management Services, and senior accountant at CSU East Bay Foundation. He has a degree in business administration and accounting/finance from Cal State East Bay. He lives in San Leandro and enjoys exploring national parks with his wife and two sons.