Michael Berube

Michael Berube

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President & CEO
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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  • CALSTART
    President & CEO
    CALSTART
    Nov 2025 - Current (1 year)
    CALSTART is a leading transportation innovation non-profit with over 200 members dedicated to developing and scaling affordable transportation options that reduce emissions and use clean energy.
  • US Department of Energy DOE
    Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainable Transportation
    US Department of Energy DOE
    May 2021 - Nov 2025 (4 years 7 months)
  • US Department of Energy DOE
    Deputy Assistant Secretary (Acting)
    US Department of Energy DOE
    Dec 2018 - Nov 2025 (7 years)
  • US Department of Energy DOE
    Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainable Transportation
    US Department of Energy DOE
    Dec 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 6 months)
    Lead cutting-edge transportation research for the Department of Energy covering Light and Heavy Duty Vehicles; Electrification & Mobility; Bio-Energy & Renewable Fuels; and Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technologies
  • US Department of Energy DOE
    Director, Vehicle Technologies Office
    US Department of Energy DOE
    Aug 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 5 months)
    Responsible for leading US Government R&D and Deployment of Sustainable Transportation Technology. Lead a $300M annual portfolio of vehicle technologies, analysis and programs including:

    - Next Generation Battery Development
    - EV Infrastructure and Fast Charging
    - Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
    - Mobility & Ride Sharing
    - Advanced Engine Combustion Research
    - Lightweight composites and material
    - Co-Optima Fuels and Engine
    - SuperTruck Heavy Duty Truck Efficiency
    - Clean Cities Program
  • M
    Principal
    MRBInsights
    Nov 2015 - Jan 2016 (3 months)
    Providing insights and consulting service on:
    - Transportation Sector - Evolving Technologies, changing Consumer Demand and the impact of
    Environmental & Safety Regulations.
    - Corporate Environmental Management and Sustainability
    - Automotive Product Planning and Program Management
  • FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
    Director of Chrysler Brand
    FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
    Jan 2015
    Overall Brand P&L Responsibility.
    Managed all aspects of Chrysler Brand positioning, marketing, sales and profitability.
    Identified and implemented actions to reduce CO2/GHG emissions and bring first Plug-in Hybrid Minivan to market
    Led effort to transition the Brand to a new positioning within FCA and expand the product portfolio.
  • FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
    Director, Product Planning
    FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
    Jan 2009 - Jan 2014 (5 years 1 month)
    - Repsonsible for planning and managing current and future product plans and content.
    - Worked cross functional with Design, Marketing and Engineering to develop customer definition,
    product details, business case and overall program definition.
    - Presented over 50 Program initiatives to the CEO and top level management team of FCA.
    - Coordinated cross regional programs with FCA Italy and Brazil.
    - Led initial Alfa Romeo Product Planning for the Brand's new product offensive.
  • DAIMLER CHRYSLER
    Jeep & Chrysler Brand Marketing Executive
    DAIMLER CHRYSLER
    Jan 2004 - Jan 2008 (4 years 1 month)
    • Launched the 2008 Chrysler Minivan, all New Chrysler Aspen and Hybrid, and a new family of Jeeps - ’05 Grand Cherokee, Commander, Compass & Patriot
    • Full Brand profit contribution responsibility.
    • Develop positioning, pricing, volume and product strategies for all vehicle lines in the brand.
  • DAIMLER CHRYSLER
    Senior Jeep & Truck Product Planning Manager
    DAIMLER CHRYSLER
    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004 (2 years 1 month)
    • Led All-New 2007 Jeep Wrangler product plan and marketing strategy from program start through approval.
    • Created volume and revenue enhancements opportunities for the previous Wrangler vehicle line.
    • Dodge special projects senior planning manager - supported the business case for program approval.
  • DAIMLER CHRYSLER
    Senior Manager - Vehicle Safety Plans & Policies
    DAIMLER CHRYSLER
    Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years 1 month)
    • Provided Product Development with safety policy direction
    • Identified long-range safety strategy that supports Brand and product strategies, including directing long-term research & technology projects.
    • Developed positive safety messages with Marketing and PR for all advertising and product launches.
    • Lead multi-million dollar proactive safety programs
  • DAIMLER CHRYSLER
    Product Planner
    DAIMLER CHRYSLER
    Jan 1997 - Jan 2000 (3 years 1 month)
    • Lead Chrysler 300 initial business case, product plan and research
    • Launched the ’98/’99 Intrepid/Concorde/300M/LHS vehicle lines
  • Chrysler
    Energy and Environmental Affairs:
    Chrysler
    Jan 1992 - Jan 1997 (5 years 1 month)
    • Lead negotiator with the State of California for Chrysler and appointed head of the industry California Emissions Committee. Testified in front of CARB multiple times.
    • Led industry research project team working with EPA to develop new supplemental federal test procedures that led to US06, SC03 and A/C Operating cycles and associated new emission requirements.
    • Chaired industry-wide group working with California on the electric vehicle mandate, leading to a compromise on the initial EV mandate.
    • Worked on early EV and Alternative Fuel Vehicle plans.
    • Developed internal strategies and plans for fuel economy and GHG management.
    • Conducted analysis on parameter based fuel economy standards, including foot-print
  • MIT M Bechtel US Congress
    Early Transportation Engineering & Policy Work
    MIT M Bechtel US Congress
    Jan 1988 - Jan 1992 (4 years 1 month)
    Held a range of positions in transportation engineering and policy, including 6 months of international assignment in London.
    • Worked as a civil engineer designing new roadways in Boston (“the Big Dig”) and London.
    • Developed new research track for the MIT International Motor Vehicle Program focused on lean production and environmental management.
    • Consultant to 3M on development of their executive educational program.
    • Worked for the US Congress, Committee on Government Activities reviewing potential new transportation legislation.
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  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Masters, Technology Policy (TPP)
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Jan 1989 - Jan 1992 (3 years 1 month)
  • MIT Sloan School of Management
    MBA, Management
    MIT Sloan School of Management
    Jan 1989 - Jan 1992 (3 years 1 month)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    SB, Civil Engineering
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Jan 1985 - Jan 1988 (3 years 1 month)
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      Best Graduate Thesis Award in Technology Policy
      Issued by MIT
      Best Thesis Award for work on Supplier Relationships related to environmental issues
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      Member of Order of the Arrow
      Issued by Boy Scouts of America
    Publications verified_user 0% verified
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      From pollution control to zero discharge: How the Robbins Company overcame the obstacles
      Pollution Prevention Review
      Michael Berube led an MIT team that researched how pollution prevention became more than just an idea but core to survival for a small electronics firm and the obstacles they had to overcome.

      Berube, Michael, Jennifer Nash, James Maxwell, and John Ehrenfeld. "From pollution control to zero discharge: How the Robbins company overcame the obstacles." Pollution Prevention Review 22 (1992): 189-207.
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