Steve Grossman Profile
October 12, 2010
Democratic Candidate-State Treasurer: Steve Grossman
Political Background
- Worked closely with Michael Dukakis in 1988 presidential campaign
- 1991, elected chair of MA Democratic Party
- Leadership role in Bill Clinton's run for presidency in 1992
- 1997-1999, chair Democratic National Committee (asked by Clinton)
- Helped found Coalition for a Democratic Future
- Ran for MA governor in 2002
Business Background
- Chairman, Grossman Marketing Group in Somerville, MA
- Grandfather Maxwell founded business (then MA Envelope Company) a century ago
- Represents 3rd generation of Grossman's at business
- Grew revenues eightfold by entering new markets and positioning company during tough economic times
- Recognized several times nationally as a model of a progressive workplace
- Honored by Time magazine
- Won Boston Business Journal's 2009 Green Business Award
Family/Education
- Graduate, Princeton; Baker Scholar at Harvard Business School
- Served in military prior to working at Grossman Marketing
- Wife, Dr. Barbara Wallace Grossman, theatre historian, author, and director; professor at Tufts University
- 3 sons, David, Josh, and Ben; David and Josh work at Grossman Marketing
Policies
- Protect Public Money
- Sound money management and investment practices
- Help Create Jobs
- Leverage Treasurer's influence over banks by making prudent investments of MA pension funds in MA companies
- Champion Small Business
- Secure capital to grow and create jobs; help relieve health insurance premiums
- Create Massachusetts Jobs Fund
- Allow group buying of health insurance
- Opening Treasury's business dealings to all qualified parties
- Be environmentally responsible
- Corporate responsibility
All information courtesy of: www.stevegrossman.com
Contact
For more information, contact Communications and Media Relations at 508-565-1321.