Steve LeFever
Steve LeFever is a national leader in the development of practical financial programs and training for members of the business community. His dual role as a successful entrepreneur and commercial banker gives him a unique perspective on financial analysis, business management and practical business decisions.
Steve is a successful entrepreneur in his own right, founding several flourishing companies throughout his career. As an officer at Seattle First National Bank, Steve was a key figure in developing the most successful Business Advisory Services Group of any bank in the nation, tailoring financial services and training to the needs of small and mid-size companies. In 1983, he established his current firm, Business Resource Services (BRS), to further design, develop and deliver practical financial training to the business community. Currently, BRS's services are in high demand by over 100 commercial banks, a variety of industry trade groups and major U.S. corporations. Among BRS’s clients in franchising are Allegra Network, Comfort Keepers, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches and Sylvan Learning.
As a leading educator, Steve travels over 200 days a year presenting his unique approach to financial managers. He currently holds a faculty position at the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking and also acts as an adjunct professor at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy’s Institute for Innovative Pharmacy Practices. With an overwhelming response to his programs nationwide, Steve’s unique teaching technique focuses on developing practical financial skills as decision-making tools. In addition, his presentation style is an extremely effective combination of information, motivation and entertainment.
Steve earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration at Seattle’s University of Washington and has served as a management consultant for over 15 years. He is a contributing writer to a variety of trade journals as well as a frequent speaker for national associations. His particular consulting interests lie in managing capital and cash flow in start-up businesses and growth management.
