Michael Kohlman

Michael Kohlman serves as the Chief Information Officer at Monterey-Salinas Transit since November 2021, where Michael is recognized as the inaugural CIO and ISO for this prominent California public transit agency. Additionally, Michael functions as a mentor and coach with About The Fish, providing career coaching for aspiring leaders. Prior roles include CIO at the Illinois State Board of Elections and Saint Joseph's College of Indiana, where Michael was instrumental during significant transitions. Michael's extensive experience encompasses various leadership positions in IT management, operations, and infrastructure across several organizations, including Cook Group Incorporated and Restaurant Technologies, Inc. Michael's educational background features degrees and certificates from institutions such as Boston University and Indiana University Bloomington.