Steven MacLaird (Steve)

Steven "Steve" MacLaird's work experience includes:

- Owner of Highland Vintage Farms & Ranch since 2017, where they develop a small ranch that raises Brangus cattle, goats, horses, and plans to raise black buck in the future. Steven "Steve" also produces eggs, hay, and vegetables and is developing orchards and berries.

- Senior Vice President, Government & Industry Strategy at OMG from 2016, where they support OMG government activities and focuses on business development for various OMG communities.

- Owner of Highland Consulting Group since 2006, where they work as a consultant, executive program manager, and senior contracts manager for various corporations.

- Land Forces Adviser, Capabilities & Acquisitions at Knowledge Point from 2014 to 2015, where they advised the Land Forces Headquarters on capability definitions and acquisition selection.

- Senior Armaments Director, UAE Land Forces from 2013 to 2014, where they developed streamlined requirement definition and acquisition processes for the UAE Land Forces.

- Vice Chairman of the Board & Outside Director at PrismTech Solutions America's, Inc. from 2007 to 2011.

- Owner of SAMCO Prop from 1980 to 2010.

- Had various roles in the US Air Force from 1979 to 2005, including Joint Program Director of Joint Tactical Radio Systems, Program Manager & Procurement Contracting Officer, Director of the Air Force's Mission Support Office, and Chief of various divisions and branches.

Steven "Steve" MacLaird attended Junction City High School (JCHS) for their secondary education. After completing high school, they went on to attend Kansas State University from 1974 to 1978, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Finance. Steve then pursued further education at Houston Christian University from 1980 to 1982, obtaining a Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree with a specialization in Human Resource Management. Additionally, they returned to Kansas State University to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance, with a focus on Accounting and Finance.