Steve was a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador, SA where he gained an appreciation for how much of an impact helping others has on his sense of well-being.
He was looking for a way to connect in Fort Collins while also doing something for his new community. The Rotary Breakfast Club met both those needs.
Steve and his wife, Teresa Runge, have two daughters – Elisa, a graduate of USC in Los Angeles who now works as a business consultant, and Catherine, who will graduate from USC in Columbia, SC and plans to go on to medical school. They are close and enjoy travelling/spending time together.
He is a civil engineer, specializing in water and wastewater projects including pumping, piping, and treatment. He loves the opportunity to help large and small municipalities solve tough problems and the opportunity to help mentor and build the careers of younger staff as the manager of the local office.
Steve enjoys skiing, hiking, travelling internationally, art appreciation, forestry, and gardening. Since being in FoCo, he has been learning to play tennis and is gaining an appreciation for locally brewed beer!
He is always open to new adventures. He and Teresa intend to make Fort Collins their home and are excited to grow new friendships here