Stephen is the President of the Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists and a practicing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. A graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, he has held numerous national leadership roles, including Chairman of the AANA Foundation, focusing on professional advocacy and governance.
Stephen maintains strong connections to his alma mater, Arkansas State University. His extensive volunteer leadership within professional foundations suggests a deep personal commitment to mentorship and advancing the future of the nurse anesthesia field. He is likely a fan of Arkansas and Tennessee sports teams.
He has progressed through multiple national leadership roles, from Vice Chair and Chairman to his current position as a Trustee for the AANA Foundation.