Stephen is a native of Sanford, NC and private pilot since 2019. He is a 2004 graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in Textile Technology. After graduation, he entered into the pharmaceutical industry and currently is employed by PPD, a leading global pharmaceutical contract research company, as an Electronic Publisher. He developed a love of aviation early on with models and books which lead to his position as Lead Ground Coordinator with the Bandit Flight Team. He loves coordinating the flyover timing for all NC State football games and then cheering for the Pack. He still lives in Sanford, NC with his wife Cara and two young daughters Chloe and Emma. Along with spending a time with his family and flying, he also enjoys pulling for the NC State Wolfpack, NASCAR, various church activities, and being a dance dad.