Since joining the firm in 1984, Paul Brentlinger has been a Partner in three Morgenthaler Partnerships. In this present position, he has managed several successful investments, including Microchip Technology, Dispatch Communications, Magma Copper, Wastequip, and Distribution Management Systems (DMS). Before joining Morgenthaler Ventures, Mr. Brentlinger held the position of Senior Vice President-Finance at Harris Corporation, a major manufacturer of information technology equipment and systems.

Mr. Brentlinger was a former member of the Boards of Ferro Corporation, Teledyne Technologies, and Allegheny Technologies. He also served on Microchip Technology’s Board of Directors. He is presently a member (and former Chairman) of the Board of Hypres, Inc. and honorary board member (and former chairman) of the Cleveland Institute of Art.

At the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Mr. Brentlinger was a founding member of the Wolverine Venture Fund and former Chairman of the Advisory Board of the William A. Paton Fund. He has also served as President of the University of Michigan Club of Cleveland. Mr. Brentlinger received his BA (1950) and MBA (1951) degrees with distinction from the University of Michigan.