He is vice chairman of the University of Texas at San Antonio Development Board, immediate past president of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, and director and past chairman of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. He is also a member of the executive committee of the UT System Chancellor's Council, a fellow of the San Antonio Bar Foundation and a life fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Steen formerly served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve, and received a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a law degree from the University of Texas. He fills a new position on the commission pursuant to Senate Bill 11 of the 80th legislative session for a term to expire January 1, 2012.