Steve LeBel

Stephen N. LeBel

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WORK HISTORY

Day Trader / Active Trader
Stephen N. LeBel
3442 Pigeon Hill Court
Muskegon, Michigan 49441
March 2008 - present

Doing active trading using custom written computer strategies for the TradeStation trading platform.  Programming with Easy Language to create unique strategies for day trading stocks, ETFs, and futures contracts. I am very interested in meeting other day traders who are interested in collaborating to develop automated strategies.

Owner
Stephen N. LeBel, Consultant
3442 Pigeon Hill Court
Muskegon, Michigan 49441
Jul 2007 - present

Providing consultation services in the areas of computer services, business systems, internet marketing, and strategic planning. We also offer custom software development for web applications. Our organization includes a wide network of professionals who are available to assist on a wide range of projects.

President and CEO / Owner
AbleTeam, Inc.
5225 Exchange Drive
Flint, Michigan 48507
Apr 1997 - Jul 2007

Responsible for overall operation this Internet company that offers web hosting, dedicated servers, colocation services, dedicated email servers, web marketing, and other related Internet services. We serve customers all over the world (Singapore, Australia, South Africa, Europe, South America, as well as USA). This company was formerly named "ActionWeb Services" (see below).

President and CEO / Owner
ActionWeb Services
3487 S. Linden Road, Suite Z
Flint, Michigan 48507
Apr 1997 - Dec 2001

Responsible for overall operation of a start-up company offering a wide range of Internet services, including web page development, web hosting, custom database programming, dedicated access, and Internet marketing services. During the second year of operation, we became the largest and best- respected web development provider in the region, winning major contracts as well as numerous awards for high quality website design. The Flint Chamber of Commerce selected us as their official Internet company and recommends us exclusively to all 2,000 of their members. Achieved ISO 9001 registration, which only 4 Michigan-based companies have been able to do. In December 2001, we sold the web design division to an employee group. Because the name "ActionWeb Services" was included with the sale, we renamed the company "AbleTeam, Inc." and business continued under the new name (see above).

President and CEO
Axxon, Inc.
1110 Eldon Baker Drive
Flint, Michigan 48507
Apr 1993 - Nov 1997

Responsible for overall operation of a start-up company specializing in on-site computer sales and service. This was conceptualized and initiated as a diversification effort by Insight in order to reduce its dependency on healthcare revenues. The company became very successful, with sales of $2 million in its second year of operation. Satellite offices were established in Saginaw and Troy, Michigan. This is a wholly owned subsidiary of Insight (see below).

President and CEO
Insight Recovery Centers
1110 Eldon Baker Drive
Flint, Michigan 48507
Nov 1980 - Nov 1997

Responsible for overall operation of non-profit substance abuse and mental health sub-acute hospital system.  The organization consists of 2 detox programs, 2 sub-acute residential programs, 3 day treatment programs, 14 outpatient programs, 1 halfway house program, 1 3/4 way house program, and an administrative office. As of 1995, Insight employs a staff of 250 with a budget of $14 million (counting subsidiaries). It has 17 offices throughout Eastern Michigan. Insight has a great reputation for high quality services, having received one of the first national "Accreditation with Commendation" awards from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, receiving the first Gold Seal Licenses by the State of Michigan, as well as recognition by both General Motors and Ford for high-quality cost-effective treatment. In addition, Insight owns and operates Axxon, a wholly owned subsidiary specializing in computer service and sales.

Director, Department of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services
Hurley Medical Center
One Hurley Plaza
Flint, Michigan 48502
Sept 1977 - Dec 1980

Responsible for administration of the substance abuse programs, including licensing, accreditation, budget and finances, advisory board, program development, and special projects. Subordinates were responsible for detox program, residential program, outpatient program, substance abuse therapist training program, and consultation services.

Administrator
Midwest Respite and Development Center
Ross House, Inc.
7256 E. Court Street
Davison, Michigan 48423
Dec 1976 - Jul 1977

Responsible for administration of this residential psychiatric program including licensing, accreditation, budget and finances, property management, personnel, special projects, program development, inservice training, business negotiations, advisory board, and others.

Assistant Executive Director
Insight
124 W. First Street
Flint, Michigan 48502
May 1975 - Dec 1976

Responsible for budget and finances, community affairs, licensing and accreditation, special projects, personnel, program evaluation, records management, and hospital programs for this alcoholism treatment agency.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Michigan Department of Education
1336 W. Carpenter Road
Flint, Michigan 48505
Mar 1973 - May 1975

Responsible for caseload of disabled, disadvantaged clients. Duties included counseling, program planning and budgeting, and special project coordination (Job Seeking Skills Workshops, Job Bank, etc.). Caseload specialties included substance abusers, public offenders, and hearing impaired.

Employment Counselor
Michigan Employment Security Commission
Employment Service
706 North Street
Flint, Michigan 48503
Aug 1970 - Mar 1973

Responsible for vocational counseling, testing, and placement assistance. Also provided support services to clients in vocational training programs. Helped to create personnel selection strategies that proved very effective.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & VOLUNTEER WORK

Strategy Traders Forum (www.StrategyTraders.org)
Co-Founder (2011-present)
Administrator (2011-present)

Mott Community College – Regional Technology Center
Board Member (2001-07)

GLIMA East
Board Member (2004-07)
Wireless Genesee Task Force (2005-07)
Member (2004-07)

Genesee Area Skill Center Technology Center - Flint Community Schools
Board Member (2005-07)

Flint Area Advertising Federation
Web Chair (2001-06)
Treasurer (2002-04)
Board Member (2001-06)
Member (1998-2007)

Urban League of Flint
Nominating Committee, Member (1996-2003)
Board Member (1990-96)
Treasurer (1994-96)
Executive Committee, Member (1994-96)
Finance Committee, Chair (1994-96), Member (1990-96)
Strategic Planning Committee, Member (1991-96)
Member (1972-2007)

United Way of Genesee and Lapeer Counties
Allocations Committee, Member (1989-95)
Allocations Panel (Emergency Needs), Chairman (1990-95), Member (1989-95)
Building and Equipment Committee, Member (1991-95)
Policies & Procedures Sub-Committee, Member (1994)
United Way Priorities Task Force, Member (1994)
Re-Design Committee, Member (1992-93)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Substance Abuse Provider Advisory Council, Member (1990-97)

Michigan Health and Hospital Association
Council on Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services, Member (1993-97)
DMH / Medicaid Carveout Task Force, Member (1994)
Membership Services Task Force, Member (1992-93)

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (Washington, DC)
Board Member (1995-98)

Michigan Campaign for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Reform
Co-founder (1994)
President (1994-96)
Board Member (1994-97)
Executive Committee, Chair (1994-97), Member (1994-97)
Advocacy Committee, Member (1994-97)
Membership Committee, Member (1994-97)
MDPH/CSAS Work Group on Substance Abuse Managed Care, Member (1995-97)

Community Recovery Services
Co-founder (1985)
Board Member (1985-97)
Executive Committee, Member (1985-97)
Organization and Planning Committee, Chair (1992-97), Member (1992-97)
Finance Committee, Chair (1992-94), Member (1990-97)
Accreditation Committee, Member (1992-95)
Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement Committee, Member (1992-95)

Michigan Association of Program Directors of Substance Abuse
Board Member (1977-80)
Member (1977-97)
Blue Cross Task Force, Member (1989-93)

HealthPlus of Michigan
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Panel Steering Committee, Member (1990-93)
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Panel Credentialing Committee, Member (1990-93)

Clayton K. Stroup Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Co-founder (1992)
Board Chairman (1992-93), Member (1992-94)

DePaul Health Systems (Milwaukee, WI)
Board Member (1986-90)

Clayton K. Stroup Foundation
Co-founder (1986)
Board Chairman (1986-92), Board Member (1986-92)

Kern Hospital (Warren, MI)
Board Member (1989-92)

International Certification Reciprocity Consortium-Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Co-founder (1981)
Board Member (1981-84)

Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Specialists
Co-founder (1978)
Board Chairman (1978-82), Board Member (1978-83)
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) (1978-88)

Michigan Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Certification Board, Chair (1977-78), Member (1976-78)
Member (1977-90)

Genesee County Commission on Substance Abuse Services
Technical Advisory Cabinet, Chairman (1984-85), Member (1978-87)

American College of Healthcare Executives
Member (1987-96)

National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Member (1977-88)

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Michigan
Organizational Membership Council, Member (1994-97)

Employee Assistance Professional Association
Member (1981-97)

Michigan Alcoholism and Addiction Association
Member (1975-97)

Association of Mental Health Administrators (Michigan Chapter)
Member (1987-91)

Genesee County Corrections Advisory Board
Member (1982-84)

Genesee County Drug Rehabilitation Council
Member (1972-74)

Michigan Rehabilitation Association
Member (1973-75)

Michigan Personnel and Guidance Association
Member (1971-74)

SPECIAL AWARDS

Past President's Award. Awarded by the Flint Area Advertising Federation by a special vote of the past Presidents of the Association. (2006)

Concurrent Resolution of Tribute from the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate. For work in the development of substance abuse treatment programs and credentialing of substance abuse treatment personnel. (June 17, 1982)

Listing in Who's Who in U.S. Executives (1990, et al.); Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals (1997, et al.)

PUBLICATIONS

"A Need Hierarchy for Substance Abuse Agencies" by Stephen N. LeBel, The Catalyst, (April 1983)

"Substance Abuse Treatment: A Welcome Service if Planning is Right" by Stephen N. LeBel, et. al. Michigan Hospitals, (April 1982)

SPEAKING & TEACHING

Have conducted numerous workshops and conferences on a variety of different topics, primarily in the fields of internet technology and mental health. Topics have included web page development, online marketing, healthcare reform, strategic planning, non-profit entrepreneurialism, professional credentialing, and general management issues.

PROGRAMMING SKILLS

Programming Languages: Easy Language, BASIC, Pascal, dBASE, HTML, Perl, PHP, MySQL.

EDUCATION

Master's Degree - Guidance and Counseling - (1976)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology - (1970)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

High School Diploma - College Prep - (1966)
Mona Shores High School
Muskegon, Michigan

PERSONAL

Born April 7, 1948. Raised in Muskegon, Michigan.
Married with one child.

Current address: 3442 Pigeon Hill Court, Muskegon, Michigan 49441

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OTHER

Common misspellings: Steve Le Bel, Steve LaBelle, Steve La Belle, Steve Le Belle, Steve LeBell, Steve La Bel, Steve La Bell, Steven LeBel.