Stephen Bechtel Jr.

Stephen Bechtel Jr. General Information

Biography

Mr. Stephen Bechtel is the Founder & serves as Chairman at ESB Charitable Foundation. Mr. Bechtel to direct the Foundation's primary investments toward STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and the environment. With Mr. Bechtel's leadership, the Foundation has played a key role in strengthening STEM teaching and learning in California and promoting the sustainable management of California's natural resources. Before focusing his attention on philanthropy, Mr. Bechtel served as the third-generation leader of the worldwide engineering and construction business the Bechtel Corporation, founded by his grandfather, Warren A. Bechtel. Today, the Bechtel Corporation provides a broad range of technical, construction, and management services in many industries around the globe. Mr. Bechtel is Senior Director of the Bechtel Group, Inc. He is also Chairman Emeritus and Director of Fremont Group, LLC, a private investment company that specializes in direct investments, real estate, and publicly-traded securities. A recognized leader in the industry, Mr. Bechtel earned a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Purdue University and a Master's degree in business administration from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.