Who We Are

Steve Maras Co-founder & vice chair

Steve is the Group Managing Director and CEO of commercial and retail property investment and development group, Maras Group, and has a particular focus on Mainstreet investment. With a background in economics, commerce and property, Steve has an overt passion for Mainstreets and urban environments which enhance a ‘sense of community’.

He has served across a number of leadership roles spanning community, advisory, arts & civic organisations, some of which include:

· Chair, Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA)
· Honorary Consul of Uruguay in South Australia
· Past State President, Property Council of Australia, SA Division
· Past Director, Property Council of Australia, National Directors Group
· Past Board Member, Property Council of Australia, National Directors Group
· Past Deputy Chairperson, Australia Day Council of South Australia Inc.
· Past Chair, Renew Adelaide
· Past Chair, Mainstreets Advocacy Group, Property Council of Australia, SA Division
· Past Chair, Management Committee, Property Council of Australia, SA Division
· Past Vice Chair, Mainstreet SA

Steve’s achievements over the years have been recognised with numerous awards, some of which include:

· Life Membership for Remarkable Contributions and Enduring Commitment to the Property Council of Australia
· Life Membership for Outstanding Long Term Service to the Australia Day Council of South Australia
· Certificate of Appreciation for 8 Years Service to the Board of Management, Executive and as Deputy Chairperson to the Australia Day Council of South Australia
· Community Service Award, East End Coordination Group

Steve, who is married with a young family, strongly believes in “giving back” and is particularly interested in helping children with disabilities – and their families. He believes it is incumbent on everyone to do so, to make a difference and that everyone has the capacity to help out in some way. He is a Founding Member of the Living Without Limits Foundation and is extremely passionate about raising much needed funds and diverting them to specific causes and initiatives.

He is personally dedicated to supporting children affected by Cerebral Palsy and was the Project Lead on the design and construction of The Beachside Getaway project in Goolwa.

Steve’s message to everyone is simple – “help us help those who really need it”.