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10 Things to Know About Steven King
Chatting philanthropy, Division I athletics and professional hockey with Stonehill’s assistant vice president for advancement.
As the assistant vice president for advancement, Steven King interacts with many alumni, who often share stories with him about their Stonehill experiences.
Steven King recently joined the Stonehill College community as the assistant vice president for advancement. As he settles into this role, he finds himself spending time getting to know members of our on-campus and alumni communities.
“Reunion, which is run by the Office of Alumni Engagement, was a great chance for me to begin my work at Stonehill last spring,” he said. “I got to meet graduates and hear how much the College has grown since they were students. I’ve also enjoyed interacting with parents and alumni at recent receptions coinciding with Skyhawk athletic games at Georgetown University, George Washington University, University of Kentucky and University of Miami.”
While King continues to discover all that the College and its people have to offer, here are 10 things to know about him.
King has a background in finance. He previously worked for Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
1. He enjoys engaging others. In addition to increasing philanthropic support for Stonehill, King is responsible for strengthening ties between graduates and our campus community. “Philanthropy follows engagement, and our team works hard to help alumni stay active in our community, whether they’re attending our events, serving on one of our advisory councils, or helping lead the college as part of the Board of Trustees,” he said.
2. He is dedicated to Division I. King previously served as executive director of the Brown University Sports Foundation, established to generate support for the school’s varsity programs. Given this experience, a major focus of King’s work at Stonehill has involved securing resources for the College’s ongoing transition to NCAA Division I athletics. “I work closely with our coaches and staff to help match athletic department needs with those who generously give to the College,” he said.
3. He has a unique resume. Stonehill College and Brown University are not the only schools where King has worked. He was the senior director of development for the College of Business at the University of Rhode Island Foundation from 2017 to 2023. He also has a background in finance, having previously been employed at Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
4. He is a real pro. When he was fresh out of college, King had a whole other life as an athlete. After graduating from Brown University in 1991, he was drafted as part of the National Hockey League supplemental draft, which led to a nine-year professional playing career, including three years in the NHL with the New York Rangers and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. He finished his professional career playing for the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League, helping the team to the Calder Cup Championship.
5. He is goal-oriented. King has carried the lessons he learned from hockey with him throughout his work in higher education. “As with every hockey season, our Advancement team sets goals that we want to meet or exceed each fiscal year,” he said. “If we accomplish them, that means we have had a winning season, so to speak; however, the scoreboard goes back to zero on July 1, so fundraising is a challenging and competitive business. The best teams I’ve been a part of have a culture where everyone shares in the successes of their teammates, and everyone is focused on the team’s overall objective.”
After graduating from college, King enjoyed a career in the NHL. (Image Source: Brown University Athletics)
6. He loves the ice. King first started playing hockey when he was a toddler. “My dad was part of a group of people that helped create a community rink in the area of Rhode Island where I was raised,” he said. “Growing up in that environment, I was always on skates and quickly fell in love with the sport.” Besides hockey, King also played soccer, baseball, golf and tennis when he was in school.
7. He is a Big Bad Bruins fan. Terry O’Reilly and Cam Neely were two players who inspired King to do his best whenever he laced up his skates. “O’Reilly always fought hard to score and wasn’t the best skater, but he got the job done,” he said. “Neely was someone I tried to model my own game after. He was a power forward, and I really enjoyed his style of play.”
8. He is a Hall of Famer. In recognition of his talents and accomplishments on the ice, King was named to the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023. “When I was inducted, I was reminded of the people that helped get me where I am, including my parents and family, as well as the coaches that taught me along the way,” he said.
9. He was a caring coach. King paid it forward to players younger than him when he served as the assistant hockey coach at Brown University from 2000 to 2002. He appreciated the chance to give back to the school he called home for four years as a student. “I really enjoyed coaching and for the first time came to understand how important it is for any college to receive philanthropic investment from its alumni,” he said. “This support helps an institution grow and at Division I schools like Stonehill it is essential to providing student-athletes with the opportunity to compete at the highest level while receiving a quality education.”
10. He is a proud parent of Skyhawks. One of the many reasons King wants to help enhance Stonehill’s alumni community is that two of his three sons will one day be part of it. Ryan ’25 is currently a forward for the men’s ice hockey team, while Tyler ’25 plays club hockey and golf. “As a parent, I’m so happy that my kids are in a place where they feel supported and have people in their lives who want them to succeed,” King said. “To also be part of such a community myself is really special.”