Steve Mercado is the director of the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation. Born in Steamboat Springs, he and his family moved to Leadville in the early 60’s.

Steve found his creativity at a very young age, he began sketching, molding clay and helping his mother with art & crafts.  Steve began learning other styles and methods in junior high school; his favorite subjects became scenery, mountains, flowers, and animals. In high school he was inspired to continue in art class; his teacher Ken McGowan became his biggest influence and helped fine tune his skills.

In Steve’s free time you’ll likely find him enjoying the outdoors, playing guitar, painting, helping the elderly, cooking or spending time with his friends and family.