Steve

Fortner

Author, My Blessed Bride, (published by Dementi Milestone Publishing in 2020)

Widower, married 48 years to Linda Darlene

Four children (2 boys and 2 girls), 6 granddaughters, 3 great-grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter 

Former founder and co-owner of Quality Performance, Inc., a small business defense contractor of electronic and meteorological wind measurement systems, 27 years

Veteran of U.S. Navy submarine service, 10 years

Volunteer Bible teacher at Prince William County Jail, 12 years

Serve in local Belmont Ruritan Club, which promotes fellowship, goodwill, and community service, 9 years

Founded Belmont Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, that supports children in need in the rural community