John Neuffer, 86, of Calhoun County, Michigan, passed away on September 9, 2020, at the Age of 86

John Neuffer is the President and CEO of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), having spent most of his career at the intersection of technology, policy, and trade.

As SIA’s chief advocate, he works with Congress and the administration to foster policies that foster innovation and boost business growth. Additionally, he advocates for measures that bolster America’s high-tech workforce, invest in basic research, promote free and fair trade practices, as well as ensure resilient global supply chains.

Early Life and Education

John was first exposed to music at an early age while growing up in Hawaii. As a kid he could explore the island and learn various genres of music. Later he joined The Hawaiian Children’s Chorus as their lead Soprano Vocalist and traveled around the island performing for children of all ages at events organized by them.

He began studying music at the University of Hawaii, Manoa campus. There he gained an immense amount of knowledge and was able to share his enthusiasm for music with others by teaching guitar and Ukulele lessons. Later, he continued his education by moving to Los Angeles in pursuit of musical excellence; today he owns his own studio and continues learning new styles of music.

Professional Career

As a top executive at the Information Technology Industry Council, John was instrumental in driving numerous global policy initiatives related to trade, cybersecurity and standards. As senior vice president of public policy and government relations for ITIC, he led an international team of high-level leaders on trade policy, privacy protection and cybersecurity matters. Furthermore, John played an integral role in creating many of their flagship products – including its best-selling security services – which were later acquired by Cisco Systems.

John’s passion for music was evident, as he traveled with his wife to some of the world’s biggest musical festivals and performed in numerous bands. A self-declared guitar geek, John loved to rock out to all kinds of tunes both live and in the recording studio. His favorite genres are glam rock and psychedelic rock; always on the lookout for new material to add to his ever-growing library of favorite tracks.

Personal Life

John Neufer was a loving husband and father who demonstrated kindness and compassion. Born in Ohio, he moved to Michigan around 1903 and settled in Calhoun County. Here, he married Laura and raised two children before passing away on September 9, 2020 at 86 years of age. His family will miss him dearly; please leave your condolence message for his family in the guestbook on this memorial page.

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