Berkowitz, a registered official under both Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) for over 50 years, has officiated 10 OHSAA state championships and wrote a number of articles published by the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS). He also co-authored and produced curriculum used for the Ohio’s new official training imitative and was recognized by the NFHS for contributions having impacted high school wrestling. The Medina, Ohio native was inducted into the Ohio Wrestling Officials Hall of Fame in 2003.
He has been a registered NCAA wrestling official for 13 years having worked assignments at various levels. In addition to the Great Midwest, Berkowitz serves as the Coordinator of Wrestling Officials for the Mountain East, Michigan Intercollegiate, Ohio Athletic, Heartland Collegiate Athletic, and Wolverine-Hoosier Conferences.