Steve is responsible for corporate consolidation, budgeting, financial information systems, internal financial reporting and provides business decision support including investment analysis, capital management and reporting, revenue, expense and productivity management. Since joining Bell Aliant in 1987, Steve has held a number of positions in finance, marketing and sales with increasing levels of responsibility. He was promoted to Director of Financial Service in 2001 and became Vice President of Finance in 2005. Steve was appointed to the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) Board of Governors in 2010. An active community member, Steve has been Chair for the Chefs for UNICEF committee for the past five years. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from St. Mary’s University and received his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation in 1995.