Steve Epner

Steve helps organizations find new answers to old questions. Steve provides a solid foundation and easy to use tools that help all stakeholders come up with ideas that can positively impact the future.

Historically, Steve became hooked on computers after writing his first program at the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1965. Since then he has learned that no matter how much technology you apply, you must solve real business problems to succeed.

Steve has authored or coauthored 8 books, over 800 articles and has made over 400 presentations to business and association audiences.

In 1976, Steve started his own business. He founded the Independent Computer Consultants Association, was a founding member of the EDI Coalition of Associations and he created the Distribution Solutions Council.

In 1991, he started publishing the Distribution Software Guide (available online at www.software4distributors.com). Over 15,000 businesses subscribe to the guide.

In 1994, Steve's firm merged with Brown Smith Wallace, a business and financial advisory firm. Today, they have over 200 employees in 3 offices. The firm works nationwide from their headquarters in St. Louis MO.

As a professional presenter, Steve was awarded the Certified Speaking Professional designation in 2000 from the National Speakers Association.

In May of 2007, Steve received a Master's of Science degree from the Purdue University School of Technology.

Steve is a member of the Graduate School of Business Faculty at Saint Louis University and the Undergraduate Faculty at Webster University. His classes are about entrepreneurship and innovation. In 2011, Steve attended the Babson College Entrepreneurship Program with educators from 14 countries. That year, he was also certified as a Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) trainer and assisted in building and executing the curriculum for a High School summer Entrepreneurship Camp offered by Saint Louis University.

Specialties: We work with strong, self confident management teams to find new answers to old questions. Together we explore ways to gain competitive advantage.