Steve grew up in the family scrap metal business. Over the past 40 years, his knowledge, vision, and dedication have helped to build a small Los Angeles junkyard into one of the most respected and forward-thinking global providers in industrial recycling today. As an integral part of Retriev’s Executive Management team, Steve’s non-negotiable commitment to environmental integrity, service excellence, and best recycling practices has helped position Retriev at the forefront of the industry. Steve received his B.A. degree in Geography from UCLA and has led the industry as a pioneer in environmentally safe practices and closed-loop recovery for decades. Steve enjoys collaborating on advancements in process and technology, and personally and professionally holds several proprietary patents for innovative recycling processes. As CEO of Retriev, Steve is an active Board member and also sits on the Boards of joint venture companies Vertical Manufacturing, LLC, and ACT/Advanced Charging Technologies. Most of all, Steve has a passion for developing new markets and relationships, both domestically and internationally.