Steve Kokotovich joined the William Davidson Foundation in May of 2023 as the first IT Manager. In this role, Steve provides daily technical support to the Foundation’s staff. He also manages all technical vendors, plans and prepares annual IT budgets, manages all backend systems including Microsoft Office 365 suite, and Cybersecurity. Forward thinking, he researches and recommends products, services, vendors, and solutions that align with the Foundation’s growing needs.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Steve worked for a number of businesses, starting his first IT job in 1985. He has previously held positions as IT Director, COO, and CTO. These experiences have provided Steve with the technical and executive skills required to adeptly support any user while having the ability to interact effectively with a C Suite, all while ensuring the Foundation runs secure, quick, and stable.
Steve is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and continues to stay informed on current technologies through peers and as a member of the Society of Information Managers – Detroit. He resides in Washington Township with his wife. Their two sons are grown and have left the nest. Steve and his wife enjoy camping and golfing, as well as raising a small flock of chickens and beekeeping.