Steve oversees all business support activities for Sparkplug including accounting, customer service, and operational support systems. Prior to Prairie iNet’s merger with Sparkplug and Telespectra, Steve was COO and CFO of Prairie iNet. Having joined the company in 2000, he managed Prairie iNet’s day-to-day operations including finance, accounting, network operations, customer service and human resources. Prior to Prairie iNet, he worked for Engineering Animation, Inc., a high-end engineering and design software manufacturer, where he was responsible for revenue accounting and forecasting, SEC compliance and financial reporting. Prior to this, he was with Deloitte & Touche LLP Audit and Enterprise Risk Services. Steve is a CPA and a graduate of Iowa State University, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting.