Term Expires: November 2025

Steve Baker was re-elected to a four-year term on the City Council in November 2017. He and his wife Nicole have lived in Berkley for well over 20 years. Steve leads the IT strategy and innovation agenda for DTE Energy, where he oversees IT-related interaction and outreach, strategic alignment and integration, and innovation and feasibility on behalf of the company.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and a Master of Science in software engineering from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Computing Professional (CCP), and also a published author, conference speaker, and Six-Sigma Black Belt candidate.

Mr. Baker has been active in the following organizations:

• Council Liaison, Berkley Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
• Council Liaison, Berkley Historical Committee
• Board of Trustees, Michigan Municipal League (MML)
• Board of Directors, FAR Conservatory of Therapeutic and Performing Arts
• Voting Member, Woodward Ave. Transit Analysis Steering Committee
• Energy and Technology Committee, Michigan Municipal League
• Legislative Governance Committee, Michigan Municipal League
• Project Management Institute
• International Association of Facilitators
• A supporter of the Friends of the Berkley Public Library, the Friends of Berkley Parks and Recreation, and the Berkley Junior Women's Club, among others