Dr. Steven D. Gustafson is a native of Royal Oak. He earned his degree in Biology from Adrian College. He then studied for his dental degree at Loyola University Chicago College of Dental Surgery.

He is a member of the Oakland County Dental Society, where he serves as trustee for the Board of Directors and on the Peer Review Committee. He also belongs to the Michigan Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
A resident of Royal Oak, he is active in the community, serving on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of South Oakland County and is a past president of the board. He serves on the Boys and Girls Club State Alliance board. past . He is also a member of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, the Royal Oak Optimist Club, the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Southern California Parent Association. Dr. Gustafson is also an alumnus of Leadership Oakland, Class VIII. Along with working on his Master Gardener certificate, he enjoys weight training, biking, and skiing. He is married to Dr. Shari Morningstar and they have two children, Robert and Anna.