Steven W. Ellis

Steven W. Ellis proudly served in the United States Army from 1984-89 and was honorably discharged as Specialist E4.

Mr. Ellis was born in Guyana, South America in 1965, the eldest of four boys and migrated to Brooklyn in 1974 at the age of eight, where he has lived since. In 1980, he proudly became a citizen of the United States of America.

He graduated from Midwood High School Class of 1983 and represented the track team as the New York City High Jump Champion 1982 and 1983. He continued his Olympic track and field aspirations by competing on the All Army Track team. Mr. Ellis began a career with the New York Telephone (now Verizon) in January 1990 and grew with the company for 19 years. Starting as a Business Representative, he was promoted to Sales Manager with a team of 23 representatives. He was then promoted to training and marketing manager serving 23 offices nationwide. While managing his career and a family, he was able to complete his Business Management Degree at New York University where he graduated in 1999.

Mr. Ellis formed the United Football League Inc. He served as Commissioner and owner for over 23 teams from Connecticut to North Carolina for 15 years.

After his retirement in 2009, he formed his contracting and consulting company, Business Resource Solutions Group LLC.

As a member of the Prince Hall Masonic Order State of New York, he leads various community and charity initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to, mentoring young men and women, providing college scholarships and caring for NYC homeless as well as addressing food insecurities of the senior citizen communities.

Mr. Ellis is a survivor of the World Trade Center attack and was rescued from the burning building by our brave first responders.

He has been married for 35 years to his high school sweetheart Maribel. They have two children. Alex, a very intelligent and hardworking young man with special needs and Lexie his 11-year-old sister, mature beyond her years.

In his free time, Mr. Ellis enjoys spending time with his family traveling. He can also be found on one of many golf courses throughout the tri-state area.