Who We Are
At the heart of our firm’s success are exceptional individuals. Founded by former Goldman Sachs executive Steve Sansom, our team and advisors are devoted not only to achieving client success but also to delivering unwavering, exceptional service.
Our Team
Steel Grove Team

Steven W. Sansom

Lloyd M. Grissinger

William C. Martin

Craig H. Sneed

Timothy C. Ballard

Clayton A. Williams

Jonathan T. Martin

Christian D. Becnel

Dorinda M. Fears

Molly A. Morrow

Jill S. Shumann
Advisory Board & Senior Advisors

William A. Owens
- Former Vice Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Former Director or 29 Public Boards

James C. Collet
- Sheridan Industries, Inc Operating CEO
- Previous head of Hirsch Family Office

Scott Mordell
- Former CEO of Young Presidents Organization
- Operating CEO

Thomas Hurley
- CEO of Becker Holdings Family Office

Michael J. Beaudoin
- Former CEO & Founder of HomeAdvisor.com

W. Christopher Crosby
- Principal
- Dobbs Management Service Family Office

R. Stewart Ewing, Jr.
- Former CFO
- CenturyLink (CTL)

Leonard K. Lemoine
- President & CEO
- The Lemoine Company
Our Core Values
Alignment
We are investors leading investors, so we are committed to systemic alignment of interest between employees, founders and Clients, through along-side investment, shared economic terms, and shared goals.
Accountability
We are committed to holistic personal and fiduciary accountability, and deliver this through proven processes, business operation systems, and clear and continuous
communication.
Authenticity
We’ve built our platform on integrity, transparency, and sincere care, and our relationships on empathy, experience, and emotional intelligence.
Association
We are dedicated to curating powerful connections across exceptional peer groups, dynamic exchanges of ideas, and collective rewards, tangible and intangible.
Exceptionality
We aim to deliver extraordinary services and experiences to extraordinary individuals and families.