Meet the Speaker.
Hey everyone 
My name is Steven Stolp, and I am from Carol Stream, Illinois. I grew up around car guys my entire life, and it guided me into my kinesthetic process of learning.
I learn by doing.
My field of knowledge broadened at the age of twelve, when I got my first job on a construction site. This passion fueled various projects around my neighborhood; including three story tree houses, BMX ramps, and even a full skate park in my backyard.
(Thanks mom!)
I always envisioned myself being a carpenter, or construction worker, until a series of layoffs pushed me in a different direction. May 16th, 2010, I shipped off to Navy boot camp. I served in The United States Navy for 6 honorable years, most of which in San Diego, California.
After my first tour, I realized my life was missing something. I had no creative outlet. Days after I was honorably discharged from the United States Navy, I enrolled in college to start my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. During my college career in San Diego, I started building furniture, and working as a handyman on the popular app TaskRabbit as a side gig. During this time, that I realized I was capable of building unique storage solutions for the typical small home in San Diego. Stolp Solutions was born.
After graduating community college, I had a gap between semesters, and a full summer with absolutely no obligations. I don’t enjoy having a large amount of free time. I have to create and refine any craft I take on.
I also suffer from traveler’s anxiety.
Yeah, a guy that builds vans made for traveling, is scared to travel? This is what triggered the idea to convert vans. The safe feeling of home, but on wheels. I always wanted to see the world and push my limits, but I would find myself constantly making excuses.
I woke up on July 7th, 2019, anxious, with a strange problem. Bills were paid, but I had no "job", and too much free time. I grabbed my computer, and hopped on craigslist. Four hours later, there was a 1997 Ambulance in front of my house. I always wanted to build a van, due to my lifelong tinkering skills, but I was concerned about the monetary means involved. After 4 months of completely winging it, the RADBULANCE was created. The positive feedback I received from this creation, blew my mind, and motivated me to sell and build again.
Fast forward to current times, we now have a large operation in southern San Diego. Stolp Solutions converged into the Mercedes sprinter market with the new title of Sandy Vans. My creative solution based designs can now be fully financed, provided with in 2 weeks and at a large scale