Re-elect to the Clarkston Board of Education

Steve Hyer

More than two decades putting Clarkston kids first.

I have served on the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education since 2001, offering steady, experienced leadership focused on students, families, and responsible stewardship of our schools.

Steve Hyer with his family
3 TuesdayNovember 3, 2026
Since 2001Serving on the board
President, 2021Michigan Association of School Boards
ClarkstonHome for 30+ years

About Steve

A Clarkston family, invested in Clarkston schools.

Steve Hyer is a lifelong member of the Clarkston community and a proud product of its schools. He graduated from Clarkston High School in 1997 and from the University of Michigan in 2000. Today he is a local business owner in Clarkston, leading IGD Solutions Corporation, a technology company, and owning Club Pilates. He also founded SASA, a nonprofit that engages students in advocacy for STEM and education.

He and his wife, Kelly, married in 2004 and are raising their two children, Stephen and Vivian, in the district Steve has spent his adult life serving.

For Steve, school board service has never been about titles. It is about the everyday decisions, from budgets and buildings to curriculum and safety, that shape whether every Clarkston student has the chance to thrive. That is the standard he has held for more than twenty years, and the reason he is asking for your vote again.

Steve Hyer and his family dressed for a night out
  • FamilyMarried to Kelly since 2004; two children, Stephen (15) and Vivian (13).
  • RootsClarkston resident for 30+ years.
  • EducationClarkston High School, 1997. University of Michigan, 2000.
  • WorkLocal business owner: President of IGD Solutions Corporation and owner of Club Pilates.
  • On the boardTrustee since 2001; has served as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Currently Vice President.

The record

Twenty-five years of service, and still showing up.

A brief timeline of Steve's service to Clarkston students and to public education across Michigan.

2001

First elected to the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education.

2005, 2009, 2014

Re-elected by Clarkston voters to continue serving on the board.

2021

Served as President of the Michigan Association of School Boards, advocating for public schools statewide.

2022

Community passes the facilities bond funding long-term investment in Clarkston's schools.

2025

Elected Board Vice President; ground broken on the new Clarkston Junior High.

2026

Seeking re-election to keep Clarkston's momentum going, with your vote on November 3.

In my own words

Why I serve.

A short video from a past campaign. The message has not changed: Clarkston kids come first.

Priorities

What I will keep working on.

01

Deliver on the bond

Finish the new Clarkston Junior High and the district's facility improvements on time and on budget, and keep taxpayers informed every step of the way.

02

Student achievement and the whole child

Keep academics strong while supporting students' mental health, safety, and well-being, so every child is ready to learn.

03

Responsible stewardship

Protect Clarkston taxpayers with disciplined budgeting and transparent decisions, while investing where it matters most: our students and staff.

04

Safe, welcoming schools

Keep our schools safe and our district a place where students, families, and educators are respected, supported, and heard.

05

Engaging parents

Keep parents informed and involved as true partners in their children's education, with open communication, accessible board meetings, and real opportunities for family voice.

Beyond the board

Rooted in the Clarkston community.

Organizations and causes Steve has served over the years.

Education and Public Schools

  • SASA, Founder, a nonprofit engaging students in advocacy for STEM and education
  • Michigan Association of School Boards, Past President (2021)
  • Consortium of State School Boards Associations, Board of Directors
  • Oakland County School Boards Association
  • Team RUSH Robotics, Former Mentor
  • FIRST Robotics, World Championship Judge Advisor

Community and Civic Life

  • Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Past President
  • Clarkston Area Lions Club
  • Clarkston Foundation
  • The Community Impact Team, Secretary
  • Judson Center
  • Clarkston Lighted Holiday Parade, Past Chair
  • Taste of Clarkston, Past Chair

Get in touch

Questions, ideas, or want to help?

I have always been accessible to the Clarkston community, and that will not change. Reach out any time.

ElectionTuesday, November 3, 2026, Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education