Stephen serves as the President of Stephen Wade Auto Center, St. George, Utah. He also serves on the association’s Dealership Operations Committee. He has owned more than 20 franchises throughout Utah and has served on numerous automotive factory commiittees, boards, and associations. Stephen presently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Dixie State College and is founder of Sun Trust Bank of St. George.

Stephen’s wife, Marcia, recently passed away. She had served on and chaired several boards and foundations in St. George, and had considerable involvement with Dixie College. She received a bachelor’s degree in Education from BYU. Marcia enjoyed teaching school, and then chose to stay home to raise their five children.