Ready for the future of Career Readiness
At SteppingStone, we’re building a future where students are supported by both passionate advisors and powerful technology.
Shaping someone's future is a responsibility we take seriously
SteepingStone was built to improve career outcomes for students, institutions, and employers – and to do it right.
Our Mission
To create the most trusted, modern bridge from classroom to career with human heart + AI intelligence.
Our Vision
To create a future where everyone confidently finds their career path.
Our Values
Great products come from people with clear values. These are the principles that guide how we build, how we treat our partners, and how we hold ourselves accountable.
Our commitment to togetherness drives our high-performing team, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, mutual support, and shared victories.
We value candor and transparency in all we do, allowing our true selves to shine through in every interaction and decision, internally and externally.
We will maintain a commitment to vision and goals, driven by the belief that with consistent effort and resilience, success is within our reach.
We will make the most of our gifts, skills, and resources — always doing the best we can, with what we have, where we are.
It’s not about us, it’s about a commitment to helping others and contributing to the greater good.
We will appreciate what we have accomplished and recognize the good in our lives.
Our Team
Eric Elwer
CEO/Founder
Eric Elwer
One of my favorite quotes is, "Fear never bites as hard as regret," and I've tried to let that guide my life. It reminds me that growth almost always lives on the other side of courage.
Relationships have always mattered more to me than accomplishments. I've been married to my wife, Susan, for over 30+ years, and I'm proud to wear my favorite title: Girl Dad.
At my core, I'm a builder. I love connecting people, creating opportunities, and helping others discover what they're capable of. That's why building SteppingStone has been the most meaningful work of my career. We aren't just creating technology - we're helping students find clarity, confidence, and purpose as they step into their future.
Outside of work, you'll usually find me on a golf course chasing the elusive perfect round (I'm still convinced there's a 63 waiting for me) or dreaming about one day playing Augusta National.
Mark 1:11
Will Reardon
Chief Product Officer
Will Reardon
I've always believed that the experiences we create shape how people see themselves and what's possible for their future. That philosophy has followed me throughout my career - from building brands in the gaming and esports industries to designing products that help people navigate some of life's biggest decisions.
My passion is building experiences that actually matter to people. Gaming taught me that the best products don't just look good - they make people feel understood. For most students making the transition from college to career, the experience today feels overwhelming, impersonal, and disconnected. We're changing that by creating technology that's intuitive, personal, and genuinely helpful.
When I'm not obsessing over product details, you'll probably find me serving as the unofficial practice player for a 50-and-over women's basketball team at the YMCA. It's exactly as entertaining as it sounds.
Lynn Cherepy
Chief Technology Officer
Lynn Cherepy
I've spent my career building technology that solves real-world problems. What started as writing software has grown into leading engineering teams, advising founders, and helping companies turn ambitious ideas into scalable, reliable products.
Over the years, I've had the opportunity to lead global product and engineering organizations, build enterprise software used by major healthcare systems, and help emerging companies apply artificial intelligence and machine learning in practical ways. Through it all, I've learned that great technology is all about creating solutions people can trust.
At SteppingStone, I get to combine everything I've learned with a mission I genuinely believe in.
When I'm not thinking about software architecture or product strategy, you'll usually find me enjoying the Colorado outdoors. Whether I'm hiking in the mountains or fly fishing a quiet stream, I appreciate the challenge, patience, and perspective that nature has a way of providing.
Heavenly Johnson
Chief Marketing Officer
Heavenly Johnson
I'm a big believer that our life experiences give us a unique perspective on the world and a unique value to offer. I've spent my career in marketing, helping people cut through the noise to find what actually solves their problem.
Today, helping students find their next steps with SteppingStone speaks to that directly: growth rarely happens in a straight line, and the detours are often where the real learning happens. Work aside, I'm an avid reader across genres. Fiction gives me a window into someone else's perspective, while nonfiction lets me wrestle with new ideas.
Both fuel the same curiosity that shows up in my approach to strategy, looking for the perspective that I haven't considered yet.