Steve Fireman is the President and General Counsel for the Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI), an Ohio-based 501 (c)(3) non-profit economic development organization founded in 2004. In 2007, Fireman transitioned from board member to his current role as President. Under his leadership and guidance, ECDI has grown into one of the largest SBA-intermediary microlenders in the country. Fireman is also a leader in the community and is actively involved with various organizations. These include membership of the Board of Trustees for the Wexner Heritage Village in Columbus, is an LL.M. Advisory Council Member of the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and is on the Board of Trustees for First Step Staffing in Atlanta, Georgia.