Steve Pease is a prominent board member of the Center for Entrepreneurship. He brings vast expertise as the President of Deucalion Securities, an investment firm offering "turnaround CEO" services. He also founded Deucalion Venture Partners, a venture capital firm. He is the author of two books, reflecting his intellectual pursuits. Notably, Pease is the Chairman of the U.S. Russia Investment Fund, advancing free enterprise between the U.S. and Russia. His career commenced in 1967 with Cresap, McCormick & Paget. Later, at Arcata National, a Fortune 500 company, he led corporate planning. Serving as CEO for several companies and Vice Chair of Sovfinamtrans, Pease leveraged his knowledge in transport partnerships. His civic contributions include board roles with the Sonoma Valley Fund, and he co-led the Sonoma Valley Healthcare Coalition. A notable alumnus of the University of Washington and Harvard Business School, Pease, along with his wife, Joyce, is deeply rooted in Sonoma, California.