Steve and his wife Roxy have been residents of Wellsville for 31 years and have raised two daughters here. Steve has a long career in business consisting of 35 years managing Kmart stores and retiring from the Wellsville Kmart as General Manager in 2005. In 2006 he became the Executive Director of The Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce, a position he held for ten years. Steve was also elected to the Wellsville Town Board where he has served six years, two as Deputy Supervisor. He currently serves in that capacity.
Steve also is the Tourism Specialist with the Greater Allegany County Chamber of Commerce where he uses various media to promote Allegany County to the rest of the United States
Steve’s community service activities include serving as president of the Wellsville Lions Club where he continues as a member and has been for 29 years. He was also the creator of the “Shop With A Cop” kids holiday program in Allegany County, now in its 25th year.
“I think a person’s life experience and how they have conducted themselves will reveal much of what you need to know about them.” Havey said. “People who know me know my character and I hope people who don’t know me will have the opportunity to know me soon. Until that time, I hope they see in my background “stability”, “problem solving”, innovative thinking” and a caring for our community. I would like to use my skills acquired over my 47 year career to help solve our shared concerns. I would welcome opportunities to speak to individuals or groups so we can get started.” He added.He closed with this thought: “My motto is: Integrity- Experience- Common Sense. I feel these are necessary ingredients in public service and I believe that I have something to contribute to the forward motion of
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