Job Description: President, Step One Creative
Education: St. John Fisher-B.A. communication/journalism
Civic Leadership: Board member, Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce; Advisory Council, Salvation Army of Oswego; member, Oswego Lions Club; BPOE Elks Club; Oswego County Press Club; Syracuse Advertising Club; member, American Marketing Association

How did you go about starting your own business?
"There is a need in this community. We can provide a lot to those who want and need to build their brand. Advertising and public relations is what I enjoy."
How do you feel you help the community through your work?
"I'm very passionate about the community because this is where I was born and raised. Small business is one part of what we do, but we are also very active with non-profits. I want to help this community for my family and children."
Why is community service important to you?
"It goes back to my personal commitment to some of the groups we've been involved with."
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
"I'm enjoying the Oswego community still. I'll probably be looking back and seeing how far my agency has come. I hope to be looking back at all the business we've helped along the way. I'll be enjoying time with my family. I feel really fortunate to have the people that I work with and my family's support. It's important to where I am today."