Who We Are - Steel Grove

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
Steven W. Sansom
FounderChief Executive Officer
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Lloyd M. Grissinger
Lloyd M. Grissinger
Senior AdvisorTax Estate Planning
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William C. Martin
William C. Martin
Managing DirectorChief Investment Officer
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Craig H. Sneed
Craig H. Sneed
Chief Operating OfficerChief Financial Officer
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Timothy C. Ballard
Timothy C. Ballard
Senior Managing DirectorSenior Investment Advisor
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Clayton A. Williams
Clayton A. Williams
DirectorSenior Investment Advisor
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Jonathan T. Martin
Jonathan T. Martin
Managing DirectorSenior Investment Advisor
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Christian D. Becnel
Christian D. Becnel
Associate Investment Advisor
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Dorinda M. Fears
Dorinda M. Fears
Director of Operations
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Molly A. Morrow
Molly A. Morrow
Client Service Associate
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Jill S. Shumann
Jill S. Shumann
Client Service Associate
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Advisory Board & Senior Advisors

William A. Owens
Chairman of Advisory Board
  • Former Vice Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Former Director or 29 Public Boards
James C. Collet
James C. Collet
Advisory Board Member
  • Sheridan Industries, Inc Operating CEO
  • Previous head of Hirsch Family Office
Scott Mordell
Scott Mordell
Advisory Board Member
  • Former CEO of Young Presidents Organization
  • Operating CEO
Thomas Hurley
Thomas Hurley
Advisory Board Member
  • CEO of Becker Holdings Family Office
Mike Beaudoin
Michael J. Beaudoin
Senior Advisor
  • Former CEO & Founder of HomeAdvisor.com
W. Christopher Crosby
W. Christopher Crosby
Senior Advisor
  • Principal
  • Dobbs Management Service Family Office
R. Stewart Ewing, Jr.
R. Stewart Ewing, Jr.
Senior Advisor
  • Former CFO
  • CenturyLink (CTL)
Lenny Lemoine
Leonard K. Lemoine
Senior Advisor
  • 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.

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