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Douglas Norton

Aspiritech, NFP
Program Director
He/him
Member

Doug is a program director on the Audio program line with a focus on lifecycle management for Bose, overseeing a large team of analysts and project leads in both maintenance and new development. Doug brings with him to Aspiritech 26+ years of people and project management, as well as software QA testing at both neurotypical and neurodiverse companies. As a member of the senior leadership team, Doug is also involved in company-wide planning, people and process improvement projects, and other new initiatives to help Aspiritech continue to grow and improve as a company. Doug is committed to making Aspiritech a shining example to all companies and communities—both on what a neurodiverse workplace can look like, and what it can accomplish. Not only is Doug himself on the autism spectrum, he is also the proud father of three adult children on the aforementioned spectrum. This gives Doug distinctive experience and insight on what it means to be a member of a multi-generational family with autistic individuals. Doug joined Aspiritech in 2016. He received a Business degree from Western Michigan University, where he also earned a 4-year scholarship as a member of the Men’s Gymnastics Team, competing around the country.

Interests
Community Inclusion, Disability, Civil Rights
Expertise
Technology, Administration Management, Training