Chief Digital Officer for W2 Communications. Co-founder, winemaker, brewer & creative director for Notaviva Farm Brewery & Winery. Co-founder and creative director for Mesh Omnimedia.

A dynamic public speaker and Telly-award winning producer and director, Stephen founded 21&UP upon a wide range of experience in all facets of digital marketing, multimedia production, including executive video production, scriptwriting, audio engineering, production design, software development, digital media product management, as well as technology and operations executive management. His keen ability to assimilate emerging technologies enables 21&UP to deliver effective, relevant, and profitable solutions for our clients’ successful business initiatives. He has conceived, coded, patented and brought to market a wide array of digital media, web, and multimedia solutions. Engaged internationally as an audio engineer and event producer, his work has taken him to six continents with entertainers such as Matchbox20, Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks, Ted Nugent, Jars of Clay, Amy Grant, Tanya Tucker, Midnight Oil, and Julio Iglesias.

In 2018, Stephen released his first feature-length documentary, “This Business of Autism” about employment opportunities for adults with autism.  This critically-acclaimed film has been selected for a number of film festivals across the country and features the legendary Dr. Temple Grandin.

In 2012, Stephen was named Loudoun County, Virginia’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” at the Loudoun Chamber Small Business Awards. Outside of his agencies, Stephen is active in the Northern Virginia business community and has served the following organizations:

• Western Loudoun Lacrosse (President) (2019-2021)

• Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (2012-2017)

• Loudoun Symphony, Board of Directors (2012-2013)

• Virginia Wine Council, Board of Directors (2010-2013)

• Loudoun Economic Development Commission (2009-2012)

• Loudoun Rural Economic Development Council (2011-2012

• President, Loudoun Wineries Association (2010-2014)

Stephen is also the co-founder (with wife Shannon) and internationally award-winning brewer and winemaker for Notaviva Farm Brewery & Winery, the world’s only brewery and winery that pairs beverages with music using a field of cognitive neuroscience known as “cross-modal correspondence.” In 2016 he completed his first novel, “Dream. Build. Believe.” a memoir on the founding of their winery. During construction, the family was filmed for the HGTV series, “Dream House” which can be viewed here on YouTube.

He delights in family pursuits, enjoying any time he can find with their three young sons – from camping to music to sports to arts and crafts. Volunteering as a lacrosse, football and soccer coach, cub scout den leader, and community activist, his passion for creative digital media projects is surpassed only by his passion for his family and friends.

• Master of Science, Digital Marketing Communications (GPA 4.0) – West Virginia University

• Bachelor of Music, Music Engineering Technology – University of Miami, Florida

• Computer Engineering – Virginia Tech

What They Said

“Stephen’s keynote presentation was the highlight of this important event honoring our ’40 Under 40′ business leaders. Motivational and inspiring, his ability to move our audience was amazing, and the feedback we have received from the attendees is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit.”
— B.Potter, COO Northern Virginia Media Services