Biography

Michael Davenport is the Executive Director and President of the Auto/Steel Partnership Foundation, a non-profit consortium specializing in advanced automotive steel research. With a career spanning the automotive and steel industries, he focuses on efficient and environmentally conscious engineering solutions. Additionally, as the Associate Director at Michigan Technological University, Michael facilitates technical research partnerships.

Past roles include Director of Application Engineering at U.S. Steel and various positions at FCA (formerly Chrysler Corporation), showcasing his extensive experience in product development, management, and technical leadership within the automotive sector.