John Stea MD, MPH ~ Biography

John Stea has distinguished himself as a BMI affiliated, physician songwriter; and specializes in crafting melodies, meaningful lyrics and ideas. He has composed the salute to Gold Star families, entitled Light of a Gold Star," recorded by the US Army and has written many other songs, including the powerful pop ballad "Runnin Wild." Dr. Stea has been named as a writer for Resnik Music Group, a leading music publisher in song placements for movies and television. Originally from Connecticut, he has worked in Nashville with established songwriters including Grammy nominee Mary Ann Kennedy, Lucia Nazzaro, Erik Halbig, Don Goodman, Rich Alves (Pirates of the Mississippi), Megan Conner and Jon Conley.  In addition to writing, he is a physician and has worked as a Flight Surgeon, Psychiatrist and Preventive Medicine Specialist. Dr. Stea has served with distinction for over 20 years in the US Military and has received the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal for his work in Preventive Medicine and Public Health.