Mike served in the Marines, training and supervising drill instructors before serving as a JAG attorney. After the Marines, he started, franchised, and sold a successful research company. Investment groups then hired Mike in a variety of leadership roles to help build their companies. His experience includes serving as a management consultant to leading private equity firms and performing due diligence on potential acquisition targets. This unique background gives Mike rare insight on what practices can best help a business succeed.

Mike’s interest in project management started as project team leader for Sprint, onboarding 1200 national agents that brought in 11% of Sprint’s small business revenue that year. As Managing Partner for Parkerhouse Advisors, Mike has  completed over 70 projects in 30 different industries. His strengths include identifying gaps and creating project plans with actionable steps that ensure achievement of an organization’s strategic goals. He is an expert at uncovering knowledge and showing companies how to use what they have learned to successfully start and complete projects.

As a current Director At Large for PMI-MN, Mike serves as the board liaison for the Programs committee. He has previously worked with PMI-MN’s Membership committee as Program Manager, serving as facilitator for New Member Orientation and Member Check-In events. Mike was also the Board Liaison for Professional Development and is a certified trainer for the Project Management Skills for Life program. Mike uses his unique background in project management and as an attorney to further chapter goals and help deliver a rewarding experience to PMI-MN members.