Steve Bartholomew ’08, ’11 MBA was a standout for the Valpo men’s track and field team from 2005 through 2008.

Steve twice earned conference Athlete of the Year honors, picking up the highest accolade from the Mid-Continent Conference following the 2006 outdoor campaign, and the Horizon League following the 2008 indoor campaign. Also named the Horizon League’s Outstanding Field Performer for both the indoor and outdoor championship meets in 2008, Steve competed in three NCAA Regional meets during his career.

A five-time conference champion and a nine-time All-Conference performer, he holds three school records and also owns the Horizon League Championship record indoors in the weight throw.

Steve earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Valparaiso University in 2008. He also received a master of business administration from Valpo in 2011, serving as a strength coach in the athletics department while working toward this degree. A four-time USA Track and Field All-American in the weight throw following his graduation, Steve currently works as the President and CEO of Dominator Athletics, which produces throwing implements for field athletes nationwide.