Meet Steve Hathaway

 Steve Hathaway didn't invent the concept of "work hard, play hard," but he certainly does embody it.  When not at Applied Trust, you might have a difficult time tracking Steve down, unless you are willing to scour the hockey rink, the soccer field, the softball field, the golf course, and local mountain biking trails.

Steve has been living in the Boulder area for the past eight years, and in that time he has managed to join the Superior Ice Center men's league, the men's soccer league in Boulder, and multiple men's softball teams, as well as pursue his interests in golf and biking.  Steve's love of athletics has its root in his childhood in Minnesota.  "You have to stay active when you live ini Minnesota," Steve says.  "In the winter, it keeps away the frostbite, and in the summer, it keeps away the mosquitos!"  Of course, in Colorado he doesn't even notice the bugs, and the winters are so warm that he has to play hockey indoors, but no matter: by the time he got here, it was too late - athletics were part of his blood.

When at the office, Steve is just about as hard to pin down.  He focuses on Microsoft engineering and support, where he puts his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification to good use.

Steve works with clients to design and manage both small and large-scale Microsoft systems.  He enjoys the variety that comes when working with multiple clients, but also appreciates the expertise and deep knowledge base that comes with focusing on one operating system.  "Teamwork is critical, both on the field and off," says Steve, "and in Applied Trust, I've found the best IT team around."

Steve earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh.  For more information about him, Boulder's sports scene, or Microsoft systems, you can reach him at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Steve's Key Success Factors for a Team

  1. Regular communication
  2. Shared goals
  3. Members have complementary skills
  4. Team member expectations are clear
  5. Team members have the ability to hold each other accountable