Current Role and Professional Background:

Steve is the Founder and President of Goodman Financial Corporation. As President, Steve leads the strategic direction of the firm. Prior to Goodman Financial Corporation, Steve worked in public accounting for Ernst & Young as a tax consultant and subsequently with his own firm.

Education:

• Master of Science in Accountancy and Taxation, Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, 1985, with Honors
• Bachelor of Science, Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, University of Houston, 1983, with Honors
• Certified Public Accountant
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® Professional

Affiliations, Current and Past:

Professional Organizations

• Elected Member, Governing Council of AICPA (2008 – 2012)
• Chairman, Texas Society of CPAs (2008 – 2009)
• Executive Board Member, Texas Society of CPAs (2001 – 2004 and 2006 – 2010)
• Board Member/Leadership Council, Texas Society of CPAs (1994 – Present)
• Member, Investment Committee, Texas Society of CPAs (2004 – 2008)
• President, Houston CPA Society (1996 – 1997)
• Chairman, Personal Financial Planning Committee, Houston CPA Society (1992 – 1993)
• Member, Houston Estate and Financial Forum (2001 – Present)

University/Educational Involvement

• Life Member, University of Houston Alumni Association
• Member, Board of Visitors, University of Houston (2025 – Present)
• Member, Bauer College Board, University of Houston (2022 – Present) (Vice Chair (2025 – Present))
• Chairman, Eric Hilton Distinguished Alumnus Club, University of Houston (2018 – 2020)
• Member, Eric Hilton Distinguished Alumnus Club, University of Houston (2011 – Present)
• Member, Board of Directors, University of Houston Alumni Association (1991 – 1993)
• Member, Finance Committee, University of Houston Alumni Association (1992 – 2006)
• Member, University of Houston Personal Gift Planning Advisory Council (2003 – 2010)
• Instructor in educational programs provided through the Houston CPA Society, Texas Society of CPAs, University of Houston, and Goodman Financial

Charitable

• Director, Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation (2010 – 2014 and 2025 – Current)
• Member, Charitable Gift Planners of Houston (2002 – 2024)