MEMBER BULLETIN Welcome to the BOD: Steve Dawson

By Katie McDonald DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA

As you read on page 39, NMEDA recently announced the results of our 2023 Board Elections. Among the newly elected officials is Steve Dawson. Steve is the CEO of Harmar and joins the board as our Component Manufacturer Representative. Get to know Steve below and keep an eye out in future Circuit Breaker magazines for a spotlight on our other new board members!

1. Tell us about your history in the auto mobility industry.

I joined Harmar as CEO in Dec 2016. I started my career in finance and have been in a variety of CFO roles before getting into manufacturing. I am sure this is a common view but I love that our industry makes a difference in people’s lives.

2. Why were you interested in joining the NMEDA BOD?

With supply chain challenges, industry consolidation, and a shrinking number of businesses I think NMEDA’s voice serves an important purpose in these challenging times. I am looking forward to working with the team.

3. What do you view is the #1 benefit from being a NMEDA member?

I believe the #1 benefit is access to customers and industry professionals. When you “join the club” you get exposed to the key people and businesses in our industry.

4. What are you looking forward to most in the next year/at the next NMEDA conference?

In addition to seeing friends and customers, I am always interested in learning about new technologies and trends.

5. Tell us something you like to do for fun/Last book you’ve read/Last movie you’ve seen….?

I will give you one of each. I like to collect coins, that is something I have enjoyed since I was a kid. I like business biographies “Where You Are is Not Who You Are: A Memior” by Ursula Burns (former CEO of Xerox) was interesting also Bob Iger’s (former and current Disney CEO) “The Ride of a Lifetime” was fun. And, lastly, a plug for my son in “Father of the Bride 2022” with Andy Garcia. My son Sean was in it.

6. Share about personal life? Family/children, etc.?

Very proud father of 5 boys, married to my beautiful wife for 28 years. Kids are spread out in CA, CO, and FL.

7. Something else you want to share that we didn’t ask?

Big NBA fan, hoping the Miami Heat at least make it into the playoffs!