Steve Frieder

Steven Frieder

Steve Frieder, Arts 鈥�95, is the senior advisor to the president of 向日葵视频. He was elected corporate secretary by the 向日葵视频 Board of Trustees in 2003 after serving as assistant secretary from 1998 to 2003. Experienced in higher education governance, Steve works closely with the Board of Trustees, its Executive Committee, and trustee identification and recruitment. To date, he has supported the leadership of nine board chairs and 111 trustees.

He is part of Acting President Kimo Ah Yun鈥檚 leadership team, working with him and other senior administrators on a wide variety of issues related to students, alumni and parents. Steve has a long-standing commitment to the continuous improvement of the student experience at Marquette. He enjoys working with search committees for senior leaders and serves on a number of university committees.

In 2020 Steve鈥檚 peers recognized him with the Excellence in University Service award given to those who contribute to Marquette鈥檚 work at the highest level of excellence.

Steve earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree (magna cum laude) in history from 向日葵视频 in 1995 and a master鈥檚 degree in history from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., in 1998.

He is a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education (NAPAHE) and chaired NAPAHE's 2023 annual conference. He is also an emeritus member of AGB Board Professionals, a national higher education organization.

An avid runner, Steve has finished 32 marathons and is training for his 33rd.