Steve White is the vice-president, chief financial officer & director of Robinson Oil Corporation in Santa Clara, California. Founded in the 1930’s, Robinson Oil Corporation markets petroleum and convenience store products through a 35-unit, 250-employee chain in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Steve has been a member of the executive team since joining the company in 1993.

After earning his CPA with Arthur Andersen & Company in 1978, Steve was an officer at two real estate development and property management companies in the roles of Controller, then CFO, then President.  These entities developed and managed hotels, office buildings and restaurants in California, through a number of partnerships and corporations. Significant transactions included the successful negotiation and sale of a 7 property, $80,000,000 office building package in San Jose, California, the downsizing of management company staff from 150 to 50 employees and the move to a newly developed headquarters in Los Angeles.

 Current responsibilities include administration, accounting, tax, treasury, finance and lender relationships, information technology, credit, human resources and risk management