Mr. Steele retired in 2009 after a 27-year career with Praxair, Inc. where he served as Director, Project Management Office/Quality, and other senior management positions throughout his career. From 2012–18, he was Vice President of Project Services/Commercial Management with Willbros United States Holdings, Inc. He currently is a part-time consultant. Paul received his BS in Business Management from Empire State College in New York and served in the U.S. Army from 1969-72. He and his wife Ramona live in Banner Elk.