Steve Sommers

Steve Sommers is an accomplished professional with extensive experience across various industries. As the Executive Director of TEDxStLouis since June 2011, Steve has focused on fostering an inclusive community of thought leaders to enhance St. Louis. Prior roles include Project Developer at StraightUp Solar, contributing to significant advancements in renewable energy, and a Leadership Team Board Member at Singularity University, where the emphasis was on leveraging exponential technologies for global challenges. With a strong entrepreneurial background, Steve founded several companies, including InProducts LLC, The Phoenix Group, LLC, Executive Travel, and ePurchasingAgent. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology.