An accomplished executive, Steve’s business experience spans over 20 years providing Talent Management, Human Resource and Employee Benefit consulting services to employers large and small throughout the Midwest. Steve was co-founder and managing principal of Rooney DeCoster, building a successful and high regarded executive search firm. Working with employers of every size and industry, Steve excels at exceeding client goals. Prior to starting his own firm, Steve was Partner with Came Sweeney, a national executive search firm. Earlier in his career, Steve was District Manager at Drake Beam Morin, a global human capital management firm, managing customer relationships and delivery of services to their employees. As a result, Steve has a keen understanding of the challenges and issues facing businesses today.

A lifelong Chicago area resident, Steve is a graduate of St. Norbert College. He has held leadership positions with Human Resource Management Associations of Chicago (HRMAC), SHRM of Lake County, and Catholic Charities. Steve and his family reside in a northern suburb of Chicago.