Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, 2006-2013

Member/Vice President, Saint Cloud City Council, 1997-2006

Mayor's Government Reform and Efficiency Task Force, 1999-2001

Board Member, Saint Cloud Area Planning Organization, 1997-1999

Chair, Saint Cloud Area Human Services Council, 1992-1995

President, Steve Gottwalt Consulting, Limited Liability Company, 2011-present

News Director, KSJR, Minnesota Public Radio

Director, Communications and Consumer Affairs, Coborn's, Incorporated, Grocery Stores, 2006-2011

Director, Communications, Diocese of Saint Cloud, 1997-2006

Director, Contracting, EverCare, 1995-1997

Regional Network Contracting Manager, Medica-Allina Health System, 1994-1995

Product Development Coordinator, Central Minnesota Group Health Plan, HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinic, 1991-1994

Development Coordinator, St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership, 1987-1989

News Reporter/Anchor, WJON-AM Radio, 1986-1987

Served, United States Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps, 1983-1985

Board Member, Saint Cloud Regional Airport Board, 2000-present

Member, Central Minnesota Transportation Alliance, 1999-present

Chair, Saint Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership, 1999-present

Member, Saint Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, 1987-present

Member, Church of Saint Peter, present

Member, Heartland Gateways/AIR21 Steering Committee, 2004-2005

Board Member, Great River Regional Library, 1999-2001