Stephen served in the United States Air Force, and was an honor graduate in basic training. He worked as a Military Intelligence Analyst at the National Security Agency in support of CIA missions. After an honorable discharge, he worked 8 years in private security. He later attended the police academy, where he graduated top of his class at Pasco-Hernando Law Enforcement Academy. After the academy, he proudly worked for the people of Clearwater as a police officer. Stephen has a bachelors of science in cybersecurity and holds two professional certificates.