Steve Austin, Host

As Managing Partner of Swenson Advisors, Steve Austin manages audit, SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley and business consulting engagements with a focus on technology, manufacturing, service, real estate, social media, and non-profit organizations. Prior to Swenson Advisors, he was an audit partner with Price Waterhouse and McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, serving both private and public companies.

Steve is the author of the book “Rise of the New Ethics Class” and has written articles published in the Journal of Accountancy. He is a frequent worldwide speaker on accounting, ethics and corporate governance issues.

In addition to being on the Global Board of Integra International, an international association of accounting firms, Steve also serves widely on various public, private, and not-for-profit boards and committees. He is Chairman of the Swenson Children’s Foundation, a faith-based organization whose mission is to provide physical and educational resources to improve the lives of children and families

Steve holds a BS degree from Bob Jones University and an MBA from the University of Georgia. In 2020 he was named Bob Jones University’s Alumnus of the Year.

Kelly Hansen, Co-Host