Steve enlisted in the Marine corps upon completion of high school. He served in the USMC from 1966-1972, and this included a tour in Vietnam as a Marine infantryman during 1967. He is a life member of the DAV, VFW and Order of the Purple Heart. After service he worked in his father’s contracting business for a number of years. He then started his own business of exporting in the international market. In 1999 he received the Nebraska exporter of the year award from the small business administration for his efforts in exporting to Russia and China. He also owned and operated a metal recycling business. He sold his business in 2006, and has since devoted his time to the patriot movement. He currently serves as State president of the Nebraska Oath Keepers, Oath Keepers Vice President, and member of the Oath Keepers board of directors.