Steve Klein

Background

About Steve Klein

Steve has senior leadership expertise in the areas of developmental disabilities, mental health and addiction services. He has driven organizational change in business strategy, program development, and quality improvement. His ability to develop and implement strategic plans based on identifying consumer demand, as well as aligning staff talent and organizational resources has had a tremendous, positive impact on the lives of people who need support to lead independent, and self-determined lives. Executive Profile Ethical and transparent leader who fosters a culture of trust, teamwork, collaboration, and strategic focus throughout the organization, as well as with families and other advocates that are devoted to individuals supported. Visionary and results-oriented leader with successful record of creating, leading, and improving organizational performance through collaborative short and long-term strategic planning, creating action plans, priority setting, as well as developing performance feedback systems that continuously refine services and financial strength within highly regulated and turbulent service systems. Action-oriented, strategist with essential understanding of current and future directions intended for the developmental disabilities service system, as well as the ability to successfully lead an organization through the transformation required to sustain and thrive during times of change. Entrepreneurial leader who has successfully pursued opportunities for organizational growth and innovation ensuring transparent business planning approaches designed to minimize risk, while advancing the mission and success of the organization. Accomplished, high-profile leader that leverages extensive local and state-wide connections with government officials, industry experts, elected representatives, and business leaders, to advance the mission and success of Living Resources. Fiscally astute tactician who uses expert knowledge of funding systems, financial management strategies, data, and key performance indicators to protect resources needed to operate high-quality programs within fiscal realities of a large, complex organization. Excellent communicator who uses ability to develop and maintain public/external relationships to draw positive attention that advances the agency mission for community relations, support and fundraising.