Sean-Michael Stephen, BA, MBA

Sean-Michael joined Watson in 2014 having previously had a career in professional rugby.  His experience leading teams in Canada and Europe has provided him with a strong strategic and analytical skill set.  Having joined the firm initially as an analyst, Sean-Michael has progressed to his current role as one of the firm’s managing partners.

Sean-Michael works primarily in the areas of municipal and local government finance and leads the firm’s consulting practice with Ontario conservation authorities.  Sean-Michael provides advisory services to our clients in a variety of areas, regularly leading development charges studies, water and wastewater rate studies, development- and non-development-related user fee studies, and fiscal impact assessments and long-term financial plans.

Sean-Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Business Administration from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University.

Sean-Michael lives in Freelton (Hamilton) and gets actively involved in his community by coaching children's rugby.