Mike helps MLA clients to achieve above-market growth by implementing Strategic Marketing, particularly in manufacturing. His skills include strategic planning, market assessment and development, contract negotiation, new product and service development with financial justification, team leadership, industry analysis (macro and microeconomic), and project execution.
Prior to joining MLA, Mike served in senior leadership positions with numerous manufacturers including large, multinational corporations and regional, privately held companies. His 13 years immersed in Emerson’s fiscal discipline culture included Director level roles in marketing, product development and strategic planning.
Process Industry • Industrial Automation • Strategic planning • CRM implementation and utilization • New Product Development (NPD) gate programs • Sales and Operation Planning process (S&OP) • Capital equipment contracts • Voice of the Customer (VOC) • Cross-functional leadership
Mike brings expertise in business growth development through a market-focused approach with financial justification. The impact of his strategy work has resulted in defining and marketing unique selling propositions and expansion into new product lines and markets. Under Mike’s leadership, manufacturers have seen increases in sales of 15, 20, and 25%.
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Mike has an MBA from Clemson University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida. He and his wife have three children and live in Springboro, OH.