Steve Berns

Steve Berns has extensive experience in marketing and leadership roles. Steve is currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at National Merchants Association, where they oversee a team and manages the organization's marketing strategies. Previously, Steve held the position of Head of Marketing at Blueprint Studios, where they implemented marketing transformation strategies and achieved a 20% increase in revenues. Steve also worked as a Principal at SB Marketing LLC, providing strategic marketing expertise to clients. Earlier in their career, Steve held positions such as Marketing Director at Caterpillar Inc., Marketing Director at P.K.S. Solutions, Creative Strategy Director at The Rauxa Agency, Director of Marketing and Advertising at Equity 1 Lenders Group, and Senior Brand Marketing Manager at The Upper Deck Company. Steve started their career as the Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy at CollegeClub.com, where they managed a marketing team and established successful strategic alliances.

Steve Berns has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Steve also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing from the University of La Verne. In addition, Steve has completed Executive Education programs in Marketing/Marketing Management, General at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services at Stanford University.