Steve Nekic, MBA
Director of Corporate Relations
- Office
- 3225 Eddy Street Commons
South Bend, IN 46617 - Phone
- 574-631-2698
- snekic1@nd.edu
Biography
Steve Nekic serves as the Associate Director of Corporate Relations at the University of Notre Dame. In this capacity, he connects companies from various industries with Notre Dame’s resources and expertise, aiming to advance the University's academic, research, and institutional objectives through enduring and mutually beneficial partnerships.
The University departments Steve closely collaborates with include the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, ND Power and Propulsion, the Engineering Innovation Hub, the IDEA Center, the ESTEEM Program, and the Law School. He also partners with campus organizations, such as the Center for Career Development and student clubs, to assist companies with their talent pipeline needs.
Steve has been part of the Corporate Relations team at Notre Dame since 2017. Before returning to his alma mater, he held positions in sales, product development, and brand licensing at Whirlpool Corporation.
A “Double Domer” from Notre Dame, Steve earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration (2001) and his Master’s in Business Administration (2017) from the Mendoza College of Business.