District Governor Steve Ivory

Steve Ivory has been a dedicated Rotarian since 2001 when he joined the Rotary Club of Peachtree City, sponsored by then-President Donna Turner. From the start, Steve actively embraced leadership roles, including serving as Club Treasurer, Club Vice President, GRSP Host Family, and participating in various committees and service projects. In 2020–2021, Steve led the club as President, steering it through a challenging pandemic year by innovating meeting formats and achieving a 254% growth in Foundation giving. His leadership then continued as an Assistant Governor under District Governors George Granade and Andre Marria.

Professional Achievements and Education

Steve has an exemplary career combining military and corporate leadership. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a degree in Physical Sciences (1987), he served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Gulf War veteran, and ultimately retired as a Major in the Marine Corps Reserve. He earned his MBA from Georgia State University (1998) before transitioning into a distinguished corporate career, recently retiring as Director of Quality at Eaton.  Steve’s expertise spans quality assurance, engineering leadership, and structured problem-solving. He has been recognized as a mentor, community advocate, and recipient of prestigious awards, including the Stover Community  Service Award (2021) – one of the highest recognitions across Eaton’s 95,000 employees.

Rotary Contributions

• Sheffield Society Inductee (2022)

• Sheffield Presidential Leadership Award (2021)

• Founder and President of the Rotary Club of Peachtree City Foundation (501c3)

• Paul Harris Fellow Major Donor x2

• GRSP Hue Thomas Fellow

• GRSP Bentley Leadership Award

• Rotary Youth Exchange Certified Counselor

• Police and Fire Department Liaison for Rotary Club of Peachtree City

• Leader in multiple impactful district grants supporting youth, health, and community needs

• GRSP Host Family (5 times)

• Georgia Laws of Life Judge – local and state

Community Service and Personal Life

Outside of Rotary, Steve actively engages with various organizations, including Southside Support, Inc., where he serves as a Board Member. He mentors students through programs such as REACHGA, supports military recruitment as a Blue and Gold Officer for the Naval Academy, and participates in charitable causes benefiting children, veterans, and healthcare. Steve has served as the Director of Security for the Peachtree City Air Show and was chosen as one of Piedmont’s “Real Men Wear Pink” cover models to raise awareness for breast cancer. Steve was also featured in the national veteran’s recruiting magazine “Search and Employ” cover story and is a mentor with the Georgia Tech OMED (Office of Minority Diversity Education).  Steve is the proud husband of 31 years to his wife, Anna. Anna serves as Vice President of Patient Safety and Quality for Piedmont Healthcare System. They have two daughters: Kayla, a mental health counselor with Discovery Connections, and Claire, a nurse in the transplant unit at Piedmont Atlanta.  In his free time, Steve enjoys real estate investing, home improvement, spending time with family, crusing / travel, working out, and playing with their Golden Doodle, Harley.