Michael Foltynski
Keller,TX
Summary
Senior leader that produces results and exceeds organizational and industry metrics at every level of career, accomplished through continuous improvement and innovative solutions. Success built on trust, commitment, accountability, and team unity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Aspen Group
Frankfort, IL
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Directed operational strategy and execution for a national design-build firm with 38 active projects across 14 states, ranging from $1M to $41M+ in value.
- Led the company through 162% growth in two years, restructuring divisions and systems to sustain performance, profitability, and culture.
- Reorganized the Architecture Division from a flat to a layered leadership structure, reducing the span of control from 14+ to 3–5 direct reports, and strengthening project accountability.
- Championed an Operational Excellence framework focused on adding client value, removing waste, and protecting margins across design and construction teams.
- Advanced Integrated Project Approach (IPA) implementation, enhancing collaboration between Design, Construction, Field Operations, and Integrated Services, and deployed lean construction principles.
- Drove margin protection and cost predictability through improved design-to-delivery alignment, and phase-based estimate tracking.
- Oversaw and mentored four directors (Design, Construction Management, Field Operations, Integrated Services) and their respective teams nationwide.
- Recovered multiple legacy and high-risk projects, developing turnaround plans that mitigated exposure, and restored client trust.
- Directed site and infrastructure planning for major campus developments, including site analysis, utility and service planning, and design and regulatory compliance.
- Led executive-level client negotiations, balancing budget constraints with organizational risk to secure sustainable project agreements.
- Cultivated a high-performance, low-ego culture, developing emerging leaders, and strengthening cross-functional communication.
- Served on the Executive Team and oversaw 74% of the company staff.
Executive Operations Director
Gateway Church
Southlake, TX
05.2009 - 07.2023
- Actively identify opportunities to minimize spend and maximize effectiveness for $184m annual budget.
- Increased organization's average net income by 85%.
- Delivered strategic plan that reduced $21.6m in expenses in first year and increased net income by 110%.
- Transformed budgeting approach that paid off $50m long term debt and increased cash balance by 185%.
- Delivered financial health highlighted by organizational KPI's - 24.4% EBIDA, 12.7 current ratio, 446 days operating cash on hand, and 23.3x total assets versus total liability.
- Timely reporting to board on organization's financial position and capital project progress, along with executive considerations related to internal performance and external economic impacts.
- Migrated multiple enterprise systems - Workday, Zoom, Slack, Limelight, 15Five, with limited disruption and productivity loss.
- Property management which includes capital improvements, maintenance, and operations for over 1.1m sq. ft., encompassing 10 campuses, 3 office buildings, warehouse, and university.
- Led organization through construction initiatives of over $91m.
- Implemented new construction delivery model called Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), delivering an average savings of 4.8% on $71.5m of approved budget.
- Led team to reduce $41.3m project to $32.4m, achieving 21.5% savings, while increasing scope, and generated additional 2.8% savings below new approved budget.
- Created environment of transparency and open-mindedness, trust, commitment to team & project, and embracing conflict - confirmed by team health survey result of 4.5, or 90% satisfaction on construction projects.
Regional Director
Crothall Services Group
Fort Worth, TX
2000 - 2009
- Managed business growth in 10 state region.
- Received Corporate Award for "Recruitment & Training of Managers."
- Presented at company's National Meeting on "Building Relationships."
- Ranked Top 2 across company accounts in customer satisfaction at each account managed per a third party survey.
- Increased client customer satisfaction by 29% in just one quarter through effective leadership.
- Commonwealth Sales Consultant statement regarding approach with client upon completing a quality assessment interview, "By any measure, this is a classic example of masterful consultative selling that resonated with the prospect."
- Generated $28.6m revenue in 2 years.
- Managed support services at Memorial Hermann Memorial City, 444 bed hospital with over 900k sq. ft. Directly led 4 direct reports and 121 FTE's.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NEMaster Certificate - Human Resource Management
Villanova University
Villanova, PACertificate of Achievement - Strategic Organizational Leadership
Villanova University
Villanova, PACertificate of Achievement - Mastering HR Organizational Effectiveness
Villanova University
Villanova, PASkills
Core Strengths
Maximizer – Committed to excellence; elevate team performance and deliver best-in-class outcomes
Strategic – Anticipate challenges, evaluate multiple paths, and chart the most effective course forward
Learner – Pursue mastery through deliberate, disciplined growth from insight to execution
Arranger – Thrive in complex environments; align people, processes, and priorities to achieve optimal results
Belief – Operate with unwavering integrity and purpose, ensuring decisions reflect core values
- Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Staff Development & Team Leadership
- Process Optimization & Operational Efficiency
- Cost Control & Margin Protection
- Organizational Strategy & Change Leadership
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Aspen Group
09.2023 - 10.2025
Executive Operations Director
Gateway Church
05.2009 - 07.2023
Regional Director
Crothall Services Group
2000 - 2009
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Master Certificate - Human Resource Management
Villanova University
Certificate of Achievement - Strategic Organizational Leadership
Villanova University
Certificate of Achievement - Mastering HR Organizational Effectiveness
Villanova University
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