Steven Foti was born and raised and lived much of his life in
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He graduated from
Oconomowoc High School and went on to attend
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, but did not complete a degree. He worked as a real estate salesman and bartender before serving in the
Wisconsin State Assembly for 22 years. In the fall of 2002, Foti and other legislative leaders were ensnared in a caucus scandal. He was charged with one felony count for using his public office to campaign on state time. He pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 60 days in jail with two years of probation. After leaving the
Wisconsin Legislature in 2005, Foti became a
lobbyist. ==References==