Steve Berkholz

Steve Berkholz serves as the General Manager of Information Systems at HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc., with responsibilities equivalent to a CIO, overseeing IS management, budget, and operations across subsidiaries in the US, India, and Mexico since September 1995. In addition to this role, Steve holds positions on the Board of Directors for the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce and as a Leadership Board Member of CyberRisk Collaborative, contributing to community development and mentorship for emerging CISOs. Steve has a history of involvement in non-profit organizations, including serving as Past Master of Orion Lodge #46 F & AM, and is a founding member of ConnecTech Detroit and the AIAG Automotive Network Exchange User Group. Previous professional experience includes roles as a Mechanical Engineering Project Manager at Oakland Engineering and a Mechatronics Engineer at Tech-Line Engineering. Steve's educational background includes studies at Macomb Community College from 1989 to 1991.