Corporate Governance

Joseph D. Steward, Director

Since January 2002, Joseph D. Steward has served as Chief of Staff and General Counsel to State Senator Mike Stack, 5th Senatorial District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this capacity, he is directly responsible for supervising all staff members in five independent offices. Prior to becoming Chief of Staff, Mr. Steward served as campaign manager for Senator Stack, and later as his advisor for two years.

Mr. Steward is a member of both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey state bars. During his 17-year legal career, Mr. Steward was an Associate in the law offices of Meehan & Chesin, and most recently, the Managing Partner of Steward and McDermott, P.C. In 2006, Mr. Steward was appointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons.

Mr. Steward earned a BA degree in Criminal Justice in 1986 from Temple University. In 1990, he earned a JD degree from Widener University School of Law (formerly Delaware Law School).