As a producer for Worldview, Chicago Public Radio’s weekday global affairs program, Steve is responsible for creating in-depth series, features, and outreach events that connect listeners to global communities in Chicago and around the world. He is also a freelance sports reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

Steve joined the staff of Chicago Public Radio in 1998. For his work on the program Sandy Rios Live on WYLL 106.7 FM, Steve shared a Gabriel Award, honoring works of excellence in broadcasting that serve audiences through the positive, creative treatment of concerns to humankind. 

Prior to joining Chicago Public Radio, Steve worked as the Morning Show Producer for WMBI 90.1 FM in Chicago and as a Program Manager for WYLL 106.7 FM in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. He was also a Marketing Coordinator for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Steve has a B.A. in American Studies concentrating in media/journalism from the University of Notre Dame. He is pursuing his Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration at Northwestern University.