Steve Michels CPA Review Course Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Tri Star Marketing, 1973 accounting alumni, and friends from Illinois State as a tribute to Steve Michels and those who have been afflicted with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Steve's accounting career began in 1973 in auditing. In 1975 he shifted from public accounting to the Russell Stewart Oil Company, presently known as Tri Star Marketing, Inc., where he continued for 37 years, originally as controller and ultimately as chief financial officer. During his tenure the company grew from 12 to 54 Super Pantry convenience stores and travel centers in Illinois and Indiana, generating $550 million in annual revenue. Steve and his wife of 36 years, Wendy, have raised two sons, Justin and Troy. Steve has been a longtime supporter of Illinois State athletics, especially the basketball program, and an active participant in the Accounting Department's annual golf outing, which his team won in 2007.