Santa Steve Decker
Orange County, NY's Premiere Santa
- Has been married to his wife Sue (Mrs. Claus) for 40 years.
- They have two daughters and are grandparents of twins along with a Golden Retriever.
- Retired in 2011 from the Middletown NY Post Office after 37 years of service as a letter carrier.
- Has been portraying Santa since 2006.
- Has a degree in Associate of Arts - SantaClausology. Having completed a special correspondence course of studies and training in the subject of Santa Claus from The International University of Santa Claus.
- Successfully completed the Stewards of Children Sexual Abuse Prevention Training Program. This program is the only adult-focused child sexual abuse prevention program empirically proven effective. It has been shown to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change participant's child-protective behaviors over long term.
- Is a member of Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas since 2007 AORBS is an International, Fraternal Organization dedicated to training Santas and enhancing their portrayal of Santa Claus for the benefit of your family and community.
- Is a member of The International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas since 2014.
- Is a member of ClausNet since 2011. The Santa Claus Network.
- Is a member of New England Santa Society since 2014.
- Is a member of The Lower Hudson Santa's since 2018
- The official Santa for:
- Wonder, Simplicity & Beauty In Portraits in Pine Bush, NY.
- New Windsor Recreation Tree Lighting in New Windsor, NY
- Magical Moments With Santa
- Pine Bush Lions Club Tree Lighting
- Former president of the Pine Bush Lions Club and Chairperson of the Lions Club sponsored blood drives.
- Yearly background checks available on request.