Steve graduated from St. Lawrence University in New York with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts. He continued his education Denver, Colorado where he earned a Master’s degree in Architecture. He has been practicing architecture for 10 years and continues to expand his passions. One of Steve’s other passions included ski racing where he coached Team Summit for 4 years.

Steve had a natural connection to the Puksta foundation with his passion for education and his desire to enrich youngsters through civil engagement. His desire and hope for the foundation will be to push the foundation to gain exposure beyond their current successful endeavors. He has helped establish a development committee that is striving to generate a lasting example for the lives of our gifted scholars.