Leadership

Steve is the guiding force for our strategy, vision, profitability, and growth. He joined Access Sciences in 2006 as VP of Professional Services and took the helm as CEO in 2016. Steve brings multiple decades of information management experience to the job, in government, power & utilities, aerospace, and other industries. 

Career highlights include Arthur Andersen, where he was a leader in the development of the first automated collection system for the IRS. At Eagle Aerospace, he led planning and tracking activities for all Space Station Freedom design tasks for NASA’s Johnson Space Center, as well as engineering analysis tasks for the world’s first space launch of a private rocket and payload. At SPACEHAB, he initiated and managed the path to ISO 9001 certification.
 
Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he focused on computer hardware and language architecture, Artificial Intelligence, and computer vision. He serves on the Energy Transition Committee of the Greater Houston Partnership, is an active leader in the Boy Scouts of America, and is past Chairman of the Board of the Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center.

Kathy makes sure our clients constantly receive exceptional services. Over more than two decades at Access Sciences, she has created and implemented progressive strategies to achieve top-tier service delivery and build long-lasting relationships with our clients.  

Companies and government agencies trust Kathy with their vital information and ambitious goals because every day, in every action, she leads our team and guides our clients with empathy, experience, and keen perspective on their specific challenges. Whether she’s interacting with teammates or clients, her guidance is dedicated, honest, practical, and actionable. 

Kathy is a passionate forward-thinker. Her leadership at Access Sciences has driven innovation, fostered thought leadership, advanced our reputation, expanded our team, and propelled our growth. Kathy earned her BA from Louisiana State University and her MLIS from the University of North Texas. She’s an active supporter of the SPCA, Houston Arboretum, and the Memorial Park Conservancy.

Star oversees our financial portfolio, bringing more than 30 years of experience in operations, planning, and management to her role. Before joining Access Sciences, she garnered extensive expertise in public accounting, energy, and the retail electric industry. 
 
Highlight stops in Star’s career include Deloitte & Touche, Sonat, Kinder Morgan, Dynegy, and SUEZ Energy Resources. She served as Director of Finance and Accounting at Gexa Energy, then joined us in 2009 as CFO.
  
Star earned her B.B.A. in Accounting from the Texas McCombs School of Business, her M.B.A. in Finance from the University of St. Thomas, and she is a certified public accountant licensed in Texas. Star is deeply dedicated to serving our communities, volunteering with the Girl Scouts and National Charity League for organizations such as Kids Meals, Houston Food Bank, Christian Community Service Center, and the Star of Hope, as well as serving on the boards of St. Thomas More Parish School and St. Pius X High School.