Steve Van Gorden: leadership and community service
This page brings together dated original sources for Steve Van Gorden’s professional leadership, civic service and community involvement. Roles are listed with their actual dates so past service is not presented as current, and organizational references do not imply endorsement of SVG Realty LLC.
Real estate and professional leadership
Broker/Owner, SVG Realty LLC · 2022–present
Steve opened SVG Realty LLC in 2022 and works with buyers and sellers across Pasco and Hernando counties. Read Steve’s broker biography and local real estate approach ↗
President, Hernando County Association of REALTORS® · 2025
In an April 16, 2025 interview, the Hernando Sun identified Steve as the association’s president and reported on its professional education, homeownership advocacy and Delta Woods Park cleanup. Read the original coverage ↗
Director, West Pasco Hernando REALTORS® · current in 2026
The association’s current board roster lists Steven Van Gorden of SVG Realty LLC as a director. View the official board roster ↗
President-Elect, West Pasco Hernando REALTORS® · elected for 2027
The association announced the 2027 election result on September 26, 2026. View the association’s announcement ↗ View Steve’s official REALTOR® directory profile ↗
BNI Tampa Director Consultant · 2026–present
Steve supports relationship-based professional networking as a Director Consultant with BNI Tampa. View the BNI Tampa team directory ↗
Rotary and community service
Rotary Club of Dade City President · 2025–2026
Steve served as club president for the 2025–2026 Rotary year. His service has focused on relationships, community participation and helping local organizations work together.
Rotary District 6950 Assistant Governor, Area 5 · 2026–2027
Steve serves six area clubs during the 2026–2027 Rotary year, supporting club presidents and strengthening communication across the area. View the Rotary leadership listing ↗
Greater East Pasco Chamber of Commerce Ambassador · current in 2026
Steve participates in the Chamber’s Ambassador program, which supports local businesses and Chamber engagement. View the Chamber Ambassador page ↗
Municipal service
Dade City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem · 2004–2009
Dade City’s official records document Steve’s April 13, 2004 election and list him as Mayor Pro Tem in a city record dated March 6, 2007. View Dade City election history ↗ View the 2007 city record ↗
Mayor of Zephyrhills · elected April 2012
Pasco County’s official election results document Steve’s election as mayor on April 10, 2012. View the official election result ↗
Education, university and fraternity service: historical sources
The following dated sources document earlier work and involvement. Historical reporting is presented as a record of the time, not an assertion of current school or university affiliation.
Hudson Middle School principal · 2004–2009
Steve's historical professional biography reports a 36-point improvement on the 2006 FCAT, recognition among Florida middle schools for writing and faculty professional-learning initiatives. These are Steve's own reported accomplishments and require independent school or state records before being described as independently verified. Read the archived professional biography ↗
Hudson Middle School to Zephyrhills High · May 6, 2009
A historical school archive reproduces Tampa Tribune reporting that the Pasco County School Board approved Steve’s transfer from Hudson Middle, where he had served as principal since 2004, to lead Zephyrhills High. The report also records his University of South Florida bachelor’s degree and Saint Leo University master’s degree in educational leadership. Read the archived May 6, 2009 report ↗
Saint Leo University: educational leadership perspective · Fall 2010
Saint Leo University’s official alumni magazine identified Steve as a 2000 Master of Education graduate with a concentration in educational leadership and quoted his perspective on standards and measurable results while he served as Zephyrhills High principal. Read the original Fall 2010 magazine ↗
Zephyrhills High School centennial wall dedication · December 22, 2010
A local newspaper archive documented the dedication of a commemorative wall celebrating the school’s history. Its photo caption records Steve receiving a framed image of the completed wall alongside student, school-board and district representatives. Read the original December 22, 2010 coverage ↗
Zephyrhills High School: campus leadership · June 9, 2010
The Laker/Lutz News interviewed Steve, students and school staff about his first year as principal, including school safety, listening to students and community involvement. Read the original June 9, 2010 reporting ↗
Zephyrhills High School: athletics collaboration · February 2, 2011
The Laker/Lutz News reported that Steve appealed an athletics district alignment, after which Zephyrhills High was placed with traditional Pasco County rivals. Read the original article ↗
Recognition of a school counselor · June 15, 2011
A local newspaper archive reported that Zephyrhills High counselor Julie Moore was named Pasco County Guidance Counselor of the Year and included Steve's public congratulations as principal. The honor belonged to Moore. Read the archived coverage ↗
Zephyrhills Historical Association presentation · October 2011
The association's October 2011 newsletter records Steve speaking about Zephyrhills High's heritage and community support. Read the original newsletter ↗
Leadership Pasco · Class of 2007
Steve reports graduating from Leadership Pasco's Class of 2007. This is a first-person biographical detail; independent program records have not yet been linked.
Chi Phi, Delta Zeta Chapter · University of South Florida
Steve reports serving the Delta Zeta Chapter of Chi Phi as president, vice president, secretary and pledge educator. The dates of those offices and original chapter documentation remain to be verified. Chi Phi's national archives independently document his Delta Zeta affiliation. 2001 Chi Phi archive ↗ 2003 Chi Phi archive ↗
USF student leadership and recognition
Steve reports membership in Order of Omega, service as Interfraternity Council Supreme Justice, and selection for the 1997 University of South Florida Homecoming Court as a Chi Phi representative. These details are based on Steve's account pending independent university or student-organization documentation; no award or office dates beyond the reported Homecoming year are implied.
University of South Florida and Chi Phi · 1997–2003
Steve earned a bachelor's degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from the University of South Florida in 1997, according to his professional biography. Chi Phi's 2001 newsletter lists Steve Van Gorden of USF's Delta Zeta Chapter in its published chapter records. A 2003 Chi Phi publication identifies him as a Delta Zeta 1997 alumnus attending the Saint Leo University colony ceremony. These sources document affiliation and participation, not an unverified award or chapter office. Chi Phi 2001 archive ↗ Chi Phi 2003 archive ↗
Local work today
Steve’s professional focus includes Dade City, Zephyrhills, Brooksville, Spring Hill and Wesley Chapel. His current work combines real estate guidance with ongoing service through REALTOR® leadership, Rotary, the Chamber and BNI.