Board Chair
Dr. Hunter retired as an IBM Fellow and Executive in 2018 after 35 years and has been an NC State University Adjunct Professor for 25 years. He had a career in IBM in the Network, Systems and Research organizations and was the Executive Champion for the NCSU/IBM Pathfinder and the North Carolina STEM Programs during this time.
Steve received his bachelor’s degree from Auburn University, his master’s degree from NC State University, and his Ph.D. degree from Duke University, all in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Steve is the recipient of several IBM awards, was named an IBM Fellow in 2011, and elected to the IBM Academy of Technology soon after. Steve has been a licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer since 2002 and was named to the NC State University Electrical and Computer Engineering Hall of Fame in 2019.
Steve enjoys the outdoors by biking, camping, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and running. He organizes a Neuse River kayak trip from Raleigh to New Bern (Capital to Capital) every April.
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