Learn About the SCC Legendary Book Sale!

Steve Wabnitz will be presenting about the upcoming SCC Legendary Book Sale, which will take place from September 18 through September 27. All proceeds will go toward supporting the maintenance and preservation of the War Memorial Building and Morgan’s Grove Park.

Mr. Wabnitz graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was also named a distinguished military graduate of the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program at Howard University.

Steve was commissioned in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Ranger infantry lieutenant before transferring to the Engineer Branch. As an engineer, he served as commander of a combat-heavy construction company; Deputy Engineering and Housing Officer at Camp Humphreys, Korea; Deputy Commander and Deputy Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District; and Director of Engineering and Housing for the Heidelberg Military Community in Germany, where he concluded his military career.

Following retirement, Mr. Wabnitz worked for 12 years as a real estate agent with Century 21. He earned numerous awards for customer service and production, including the company’s highest honor, the Centurion Award, before returning to the National Capital Region.

In 2010, Steve joined the Department of State as a facilities manager, overseeing projects in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. He joined the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate in 2016. He is currently responsible for real property, personal property, fleet management, mail management, and facilities.

Steve brings many years of experience as a leader, trainer, and manager. He has written four books, worked as a journalist, and served as master of ceremonies for numerous events. He was also one of 50 officers selected to serve as a command speaker for the ROTC program in the northwestern United States.

As a public speaker, Steve has represented organizations on highly complex issues before a wide range of audiences, including televised town halls, tribal councils, universities, and groups he has addressed through his various leadership positions.

Steve is married to Jennifer Wabnitz and lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. He has six children, ranging in age from 22 to 38, and five grandchildren.