Steve Wantz joined Carroll Community College in 2002 as Executive Director of Advancement and the College Foundation.  Carroll Community College is Maryland’s youngest Community College. Steve was instrumental in shaping the vision and developing a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan. The Foundation at Carroll, under Steve’s leadership has grown from a base of $600,000 to its current asset base in excess of $27M.

Steve received an A.A. from Carroll Community College (a branch of Catonsville Community College at the time) and a B.S. from the University of Baltimore.  Steve served on the Carroll Community College Foundation as a member of its Board of Directors prior to accepting the role of Executive Director.

Steve was a first-generation college attender in his family and so the mission and impact of the community college has always held a special place in his heart.

Before joining Carroll Community College, Steve held progressively responsible positions at a local community bank where he began as an intern. Steve increased his role and responsibilities before becoming Chief Operating Officer of the Bank and later the Acting President during the institution’s acquisition by a regional bank. Much of his success has always been attributed to the educational start afforded him at the community college.