 Steadman was active in local charities including Chairman, President and Campaign Chairman of the Heart of America United Way; President of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City; past Chairman and Board Member of the Private Industry Council as well as the Full Employment Council.He was a director of the American Royal Association and the Starlight Theatre Association.Steadman also serves as an Advisory Trustee for Midwest Research Institute and is a past member of the Civic Council Board of Directors.