Steve Abernethy

Steve Abernethy

Co-founder and former CEO & Executive Chairman of SquareTrade

San Francisco, CA

Steve serves as an independent director for venture-backed companies and advises Bharcap Partners. Steve competed as a steeplechase athlete on Cal Poly’s track team and currently assisting as a distance coach for the track and cross-country teams at Convent and Stuart Hall High School in San Francisco.



The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.