Steve is the Chief Brand and Innovation Officer for The LYCRA Company. In his role, he is responsible for the leadership of the company's integrated Technology and Strategic Marketing teams and tasked with accelerating the pace and impact of innovative products and platforms for Brands and Retailers. Before this role, Steve was based in Shanghai, China, for eight years and led Commercial Operations as the VP of the Asia region with the formation of The LYCRA Company. Steve has over 25 years of experience in the textile fiber and apparel business, including operations, technical, sales, and marketing positions. Before his career with INVISTA and The LYCRA Company, he worked for Boeing, Dupont, and WL Gore & Associates. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Tennessee.