One Thousand & One Stars

Stephen (Steve) Priebe, 75, is a long term resident of Idaho Falls, retiring from INL in 2009. He studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Arizona and Montana State University earning  a PhD in 1975. 

During his 33 years at INL, he was the technical program manager for a variety of programs, including industrial energy conservation, renewable/alternative energy, and radioactive waste management. He worked closely with various private industries as well as personnel with the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.  He is proficient working with small or large teams, remotely or in an office.

Since retiring from INL, Steve has remained active in the community. He is currently on the  board of directors for Breaking Boundaries, a charity formed to help those in Southeast Idaho who are underserved or have limited access to needed services. Steve served as president of Breaking Boundaries for 8 years.

In his spare time, Steve is an avid kayaker, rafter, skier, mountain biker, and backpacker. When he retired, he took up golf and joined the Idaho Falls Senior Men’s Golf League. In 2015 he was elected president of the league, a position he still holds.

In 2025, because of his extensive experience both as a volunteer and an administrator, One Thousad & 1 asked Steve to be on the board of their new charity, started to help people who are experiencing severe hardships and need help. One Thousand and 1 focuses on identifying and helping individuals and families that are in need. In addition to financial assistance, they provide education and mentoring programs, providing individuals and families the opportunity to improve their futures.

Robert (Bob) Gretz, 67, spent 42 years in the trash and recycling industry before retiring in 2019. He held many Management positions on the mainland US, Spain, and Hawaii.  In his last role as Operations Director, working with Private Equity partners, he was responsible for 950 employees spread over operations in Virginia, W Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland and New Jersey.

Bob and his wife Debbie chose to start their retirement in Idaho Falls to be nearer to their parents and their youngest grandsons. An avid golfer, Bob was surprised that there were no indoor golf facilities in Idaho Falls. After doing some market research he determined that he could make this idea work and in November of 2019 opened Bob’s Indoor Golf (BIG). After 5 years of solid growth, Bob sold the business to two partners, one of which was a customer and the other an employee.

Long believing that the disparity of wealth in our Country is one of the greatest threats to our way of life, Bob has started a charity that focuses on identifying and helping those individuals and families that are barely surviving, and through education, aid, and mentoring, help them to thrive.

 Mike Loy is a lifelong entrepreneur and the owner of Guns N Gear Sports, a premier indoor gun range and retail store located in Idaho Falls. With a strong passion for personal freedom, self-reliance, and community betterment, Mike has dedicated most of his adult life to building businesses that reflect his values. Beyond his work, he’s an avid pilot, motorcycle rider, and outdoor enthusiast who thrives on adventure and being on the water. Mike is also involved with One Thousand & One, a nonprofit organization focused on education and mentorship to create global prosperity. He shares many of his passions with his girlfriend, who joins him in flying and riding. Mike continues to seek new ways to contribute meaningfully both locally and beyond.