{"id":2797,"date":"2018-02-12T14:47:11","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T14:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedemos.net\/coach02\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2022-07-11T14:39:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T21:39:17","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stevenfunkhouser.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Steven Funkhouser"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It was the work ethic; unselfishness and sense of pride exhibited by those around him that sparked a desire to give back to his community and laid the foundation for his career as a dedicated volunteer, community leader and small business owner.<\/p>\n
In 2009, Steven opened Starry Sky Coffee, a small coffee shop located on the campus of Allan Hancock College. Named after his daughters, Starr and Skyler, the business has operated for over 13 years, offering students part-time employment opportunities and actively giving back to the region.<\/p>\n
In addition to his work as a small business owner, Steven serves as a board member or chair to numerous local non-profits, including: President \u2013 Santa Maria Valley Contractors Association, Chair \u2013 Leadership Santa Maria Valley, and Member \u2013 Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n
As a father of two young children, Steven has dedicated countless hours to the health and wellbeing of the area\u2019s youth. He is a Board Member for Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley, an organization that informs children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and focuses on building a healthier community. He also serves as the Chair and Charter Advisor for the Antlers Youth Program, Elks Lodge 1538.<\/p>\n
Steven Funkhouser lives in the City of Santa Maria with his wife, Hollie, who is a special education instructor, and their two daughters, Starr and Skyler.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Born at Marian Hospital and then a student at Fesler Junior High, Santa Maria High School, and Allan Hancock College, Steven Funkhouser developed a passion for the City and an appreciation for his community at a young age. It was the work ethic; unselfishness and sense of pride exhibited by those around him that sparked…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2797","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","layout-sidebar"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n