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Steve Mann was born in 1975 near Scranton, Pennsylvania to John and Kathleen Mann. What could have been the first sign of a future powerlifter, he was a 9 lb 13 oz baby. Steve has one older brother, Dr. John Mann III DMD, who runs marathons in his spare time.

Steve graduated Abington Heights High School in 1994, he then went on to Penn State University, where he earned a Business Logistics degree in the spring 1999. While Steve was a student at Penn State he did multiple full time internships with International Business Machines (IBM Inc.) in Fishkill, New York.

After graduation Steve took a job working for IBM Inc. as a SAP SD Business Data Analyst in Poughkeepsie, New York, he has primarily worked in IT related Supply Chain / Logistics initiatives. 

Steve is currently is an IT EDI Business analyst for The AZEK Company, which is a composite decking company, that includes Azek, Timbertech and more.
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He is the father of 4 children Jacob 17, Kaylee 14, Zach 12 and Kaitlyn 11.

The Mann Family resides in Steve's home town Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. He is proud to be a “Powerful” Christian father who is working everyday to be a good father, along with being an elite Powerlifter.

Check out Steve's YouTube Channel where he films his training in preparation for each event, including his thought process, his diet and tips.