Stephen is a Houston-native actor currently based in London in the United Kingdom.

He holds a First Class BA (Hons) in Acting - Musical Theatre from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, as well as an MA in Dramaturgy from Birkbeck, University of London.

Stephen, since first joining the SAFD in the summer of 2015, has attended CISCO, Summer Sling, The Texas Intensive, and two National Workshops. Stephen also had the opportunity to train privately with CT H. Russ Brown and AAC Troy Beckman in order to earn the rest of his certifications and become an AAC. During this time he also served as an assistant to H. Russ Brown when teaching new students. 

Stephen has contributed to the Fight Master on four occasions on topics ranging from Krav Maga to Musical Theatre.

Since moving the UK, Stephen has trained extensively with the British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat, sister organization to the SAFD, and is now a Certified Teacher, as well as a member of their Executive Committee. He has served as an Actor-Combatant Representative since the start of 2020, and now serves as their Secretary. He also serves the BASSC as their Chief Anthologist, serving as steward over the BASSC's collection of dramatic literature.

Stephen has served as a Fight Director or combat instructor for Clear Springs High School, Clear Lake High School, Triple Rock Theatre, the University of Evansville, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Drama Studio London, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Rose Bruford, Northwestern University, the University of Hartford, and Ithaca College.