Stephen joined GulfStar Group in 2024 from Grant Thornton, where he worked as an Associate in the Transaction Advisory Practice. While at Grant Thornton, Stephen provided sell-side and buy-side financial due diligence services to middle market companies across a variety of industries, including energy, food and beverage, and consumer retail. Previously, Stephen completed internships with KPMG and Whitley Penn.

Stephen earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Oklahoma.