Steven M. Fullmer currently resides in Phoenix with his wife of 13 years, Rhonda and their two young children, Wesley (11), and Sierra (9). He is unbelievably accomplished academically and professionally, and has a deep commitment to serving the organizations and committees of importance in his life.
Steven’s education is vast. After graduating High School from Brophy College Preparatory School, he double majored in Chemistry and Biology at Willamette University. With a grade point average of 3.4, Steven completed his undergraduate studies in 1978. Immediately, he began his graduate studies in biochemistry at Arizona State University, where he would later return and receive his MBA in 1993.
While in school he was a member of the Theta-Delta Chapter of Kappa Sigma at Willamette. As an active, he served the fraternity as Guard, Vice President, and Assistant Pledge Educator. He was also their National Leadership/Scholarship Finalist for 3 years. As an alumnus, he has been a Trustee for the chapters at U of A and ASU, and has been recognized as Assistance District Grand Master of the Year.
Steven’s school involvement did not stop with the fraternity. At Willamette, he was yearbook assistant editor and photographer, and competed on the Varsity Rugby Team. When he graduated in 1978, he continued to serve the school as an admissions representative up until 2004. In addition, he was the Southwest Chapter Alumni Association President from 1991-1993 and served on their Board from 1989-1991. For his commitment to the school he was honored with the Lestle J. Sparks Medallion for service to school and others.
This award is beyond fitting when you begin to look at Steven’s organizational involvement, which includes such areas a wildlife, Boy Scout, art and culture, and computer information security.
With his interest and education in biology he is a member of Liberty Wildlife, an animal rehabilitation foundation, and has worked in various areas of the foundation ranging from finance to cleaning and maintenance. In addition, he is a certified eagle handler. Along similar lines, Steven has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America for 7 years of his youth, and 25 years as an adult, earning the 30 year veteran pin in 2002. Th e Boys Scouts have honored Steven with innumerable awards, among those the District Scoutmaster of the Year.
Civically, Steven is a council member, and has been President of the famous Heard Museum which houses art and offers education on the Native cultures of the southwest. He has also been the editor of their newsletter, and volunteer chairman for the World Hoop Dance Championships sponsored by the museum.
Steve is passionate about the Irish culture as well. He is a member of the International Association of Tartan Studies and the Tartan Educational Cultural Association. He is a life member of Clan Cian and enjoys frequenting the Tucson Celtic Festival/Highlands Games and the San Diego Scottish Highland Games.
Intellectually, Steven is a life member Mensa, meaning his IQ is in the top 2% of the country. Since becoming a member in 1980, he has been a Special Interest Coordinator and has been on the Executive Committee on a regional and a national level. Steven also lends his intellect and ideas to the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic men’s fraternal benefit society. He has been a part of their council, a Membership Chairman, and Editor of their newsletter. The Knights work hard to ensure social and intellectual fellowship among their members and their families.
Career wise, Steven’s title is that of Project Management Professional. He is a member of the Project Management Institute, as well as the Microsoft Project Association. He has a certificate in data processing and computer processing and has put those skills to work with the Information Systems Security Association. He has also been involved with the High Technology Crime Investigation Association.
In a mere 49 years, Steven has given his time, ideas, skills, and funds to each of these areas of his life, while remaining a devoted husband and father. He is beyond well rounded and much deserving of the Patrick Murphy Kappa Sigma Service Award.
