Michael Schutzler serves as Board Chair for the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and has been CEO of the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) since 2013, leading a consortium that includes various nonprofit and for-profit entities focused on technology sector development. Additionally, Schutzler is a Dharma Teacher with the Kwan Um School of Zen and has held significant roles at KCTS 9, CEOsherpa, FlowPlay, and the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. Educational credentials include a BSEE from Penn State University and an MBA from the University of Rochester's Simon Business School.