Steve Ermish
Chief Operating Officer in Charlotte, North Carolina
Steve is an award winning thought leader, who for the last 20 years has achieved transformational change in the manufacturing, retail & distribution, marketing, and healthcare industries at companies ranging in size from startup to Fortune 500. Holding both a Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP, Steve gained significant M&A experience as a key leader in 6 mergers at Chiquita Brands.
Steve exemplifies a new breed of technology leader, recognized as a two-time CIO of the year award winner, and one of Charlotte's top "40 under 40" professionals who have characterized excellence in innovation, leadership, and community involvement.
Steve is a Partner with Social Venture Partners Charlotte, a venture philanthropy organization focused on investing in nonprofits who are attacking the issue of social and economic inequality in Charlotte. He is a volunteer for SEED20, the annual program that spotlights social innovation across the greater Charlotte region.