Steve Havemann - Alumni

2001 Graduate

Steve Havemann is the Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of Des Moines, and President of Ask, Listen, Hear training and development. Through this work, Steve aims to help others think, and act, more positively and productively. This work resulted in the publication of his first book, The Excellent Persuader. Steve has served as an officer in both public service and Board of Director roles, and is a graduate of Leadership Iowa. With a background that includes working with individuals with barriers to success, Steve has worked to grow St. Vincent de Paul by over 100% in his first year, raising over $1,000,000 for the charity. A native of Des Moines, he graduated from Central College with a degree in Communications and Political Science, and earned his MSEd at Drake University. Steve believes that "Progress is not the advancement of technology, but rather the development and evolution of people."

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