Steve Hurst is a nationally-awarded, certified professional controller, former CFO, and current Director of Finance for DSL Northwest. With a long history of building and directing best-in-class accounting organizations, Steve is a seasoned professional with a reputation of trust and pride in delivering whole-hearted, ethical, and strategic leadership that promotes bottom-line financial gains. Though new to the food service industry, Steve has worked in distribution for over 16 years, gaining experience in overseas manufacturing, supply-chain and inventory management, risk management, and sales-focused customer credit management. During this time, he has deployed strategies helping to drive market gains and empower the company to grow revenues. Prior to working in distribution, Steve has worked in the service, hi-tech, and commercial real estate sectors. Outside of the office, he enjoys hiking and photography, and is passionate about international travel, having explored more than 50 countries.