Steve Suloff
Owner / Web Developer
Steve has been working in the arts and designing websites since 1999. His formal education began at North Country Community College in Saranac Lake, NY where he graduated with an Associate of Science degree in Wilderness Recreation Leadership. For several years after college, Steve dabbled in freelance photography, moving between his hometown of State College, PA and the Rocky Mountains of CO. In 1998, he enrolled in a Professional Certificate of Photography with the New York Institute of Photography and created his first website to showcase his work.
In 1999, Steve relocated to Missoula, Montana and continued studying photography at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography. While working as a professional framer at a local gallery, Steve continued updating his photography website and Photoshopping photos for sale. He soon developed a strong passion for web design and computer graphics. In 2000, he earned his Certified Internet Webmaster and I-Net Plus certifications from New Horizons Computer Training Center.
Steve started Suloff Designs in 2000 as a part-time venture that began with the creation of an on-line gallery for artist, Kip Herring a.k.a. Arthur Airin. In 2001, he also began teaching computer skills as a Photoshop Instructor at New Horizons.
After relocating to the Adirondacks in 2001, Steve continued his computer and graphic design education by completing a 2-year certificate in Web Design through Sessions.Edu. In 2003, he taught computer training courses for North Country Community College’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Suloff Designs continued to grow and expand, so Steve went full-time with the business in 2004.
Steve stays current on industry trends by attending conferences, reading trade publications and completing trainings through Adobe and Macromedia. He is the primary technician for Suloff Designs websites.
When not at his computer, Steve enjoys fishing, geeking out to all things sci-fi and hiking & camping with his daughters.
Stef Kearns
Associate Developer
Stef has worked at Suloff Designs since 2000 and specializes in copy writing, logo and print design, social media and content integration. Stef brings solid writing skills and a strong sense of creativity to Suloff Designs projects as well as extensive experience with non-profit administration.
For nearly 20 years, Stef taught and administered wilderness education and leadership development programs at Penn State University, SUNY North Country Community College and various municipal and non-profit organizations. Her formal education includes a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Penn State University and an M.S. in Recreation Management from University of Montana.
Stef keeps her business and computer skills up to date by attending conferences and completing on-line trainings. In her spare time, she enjoys getting dirty in the garden, teaching yoga and outdoor adventuring with the fam.