Michael Mitchell
Fitzhugh,OK
Summary
Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
LLC Manager
Filtra Systems, LLC
Southfield, MI
12.2022 - Current
- Created and implemented the business turnaround plan. Took Filtra from $11M in top line and losing ($4M) in 2021 to $37M in revenue and profitable in 2024.
- Responsible for the identification and development of strategic industrial filtration markets for Filtra Systems.
- Align LLC priorities to the CNI Executive Team's short-term and long-term strategic vision.
- Evaluate, analyze, and present new business markets and new lines of business to the CNI Executive Team.
- Provide insight and operational guidance to the CNI Executive Team for industrial filtration markets, with a focus on the development, planning, operational requirements, financial analysis, implementation plan, and business development strategies.
- Represent the CNI Executive Team for corporate presentations and executive business development forums.
LLC Manager
Multiple CNI LLCs
Norman, OK
09.2016 - Current
- Responsible for the creation, development, and implementation of strategic start-up LLC business plans for commercial and federal markets.
- Align LLC priorities to the CNI Executive Team's short-term and long-term strategic vision.
- P&L responsibility and accountable for financial performance of the LLC.
- Evaluate, analyze, and present new business markets and new lines of business to the CNI Executive Team.
- Provide insight and operational guidance to the CNI Executive Team for commercial and federal end markets, with a focus on the development, planning, operational requirements, financial analysis, implementation plan, and business development strategies.
- Represent the CNI Executive Team for corporate presentations and executive business development forums.
Chief Operating Officer
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.
Norman, OK
02.2009 - Current
- Provide operational executive oversight, responsible for providing effective company strategies and alignment to the Chickasaw Nation's vision and mission.
- Responsible for managing the operations functions for a $400+M annual revenue organization consisting of 1700+ employees within the operational business units aligned under CNI
- Responsible for providing the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength, viability, and operating efficiency.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of CNI's subsidiaries, ensuring that the corporate values, vision, and mission are being implemented and adherence is being achieved.
- Responsible for the coordination of the strategic direction for CNI subsidiaries' organic growth business plans.
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.
Norman, OK
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Responsible for the identification and development of strategic industry markets for Chickasaw Nation Industries, to include all owned subsidiaries of the parent organization, which aligns with the Corporate Executive Team’s short-term and long-term strategic vision
- Evaluate, analyze, and present new business markets and new lines of business to the Corporate Executive Team
- Provide insight and operational guidance to the Corporate Executive Team for Defense industry markets with focus on the development, planning, operational requirement, financial analysis, implementation plan, and business development strategies
- Represent the Corporate Executive Team for corporate presentations and executive business development forums
- Continue to give strategic guidance for procurement of federal government contracts under the SBA’s 8(a) Program and the SBA’s HUB Zone Program.
Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.
Norman, OK
05.2007 - 10.2008
- Overall responsibility for corporate compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and ensure all LLC’s owned by CNI, Inc
- Operate and are structured in accordance with applicable federal program laws and corporate guidance
- Active member of the strategic executive team responsible for the establishment of corporate acquisition strategy and business partner relations
- Responsible for developing the active engagement of our corporate Native American Empowerment Program (NAMEP), a Native American business outreach program to establish strategic business relationships across the United States
- Represent the Corporate Executive Team for corporate presentations and executive business development forums
- Continue to give strategic guidance for procurement of federal government contracts under the SBA’s 8(a) Program and the SBA’s HUB Zone Program to the Executive Team.
LLC Manager
CNI Construction, LLC
Ada, OK
04.2002 - 05.2007
- CNI Construction, LLC is owned by the parent company Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc
- Performed duties as the Executive Manager for two divisions of Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc., Construction as well as Manufacturing Divisions
- Responsible for the planning, budgeting and accounting, organizing, HR activities, manpower projections and material resourcing, and day to day operations of both divisions
- Took revenues for the construction business from $0 to $85M in four years
- Developed and implemented strategic long-range plans for ensuring the continuing success of the business
- Continue to give strategic guidance for procurement of federal government contracts under the SBA’s 8(a) Program and the SBA’s HUB Zone Program.
Interim President/CEO
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.
Ada, OK
05.2000 - 04.2002
- Overall authority and responsible for every aspect of the business
- Develop business strategy and business direction for procurement of federal government awarded contracts under the SBA’s 8(a) Program
- Took revenues from $0 at start-up to $35 million in the first two years
- Strategically developed and implemented a business model based upon 4 Strategic business divisions: Construction Management, Property Management, Information Technology and Medical Services.
Operations Director
Chickasaw Nation Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
Ada, OK
05.1999 - 05.2000
- Performed the duties as the operations manager for the Director of Enterprises and Tribal Business to include oversight of all external activities and internal functions of the company
- Oversight of all contracts, warranty, technical support and inventories carried by the company
- Supervised 22 employees and contract laborers
- Managed over $3 million in federally funded contracts and backlog
- Responsible for manpower resourcing and operational planning and organization development
- Responsible for the development of network solutions for clients and operations of a Customer Service Group
- Skilled in network design implementation and network administration for contracted network solutions
- Supervised multimedia development for web designs, marketing and Intranet solutions.
Technical Support Director
Peripheral Enhancements Corp.
Ada, OK
01.1996 - 05.1999
- Performed duties as Compatibility & Test Engineer
- Supervised all activities for the fully functional Intel qualification/ certification lab for product designed and manufactured
- Provide technical services to all departments with special emphasis on customer support and manufacturing
- Supervised all testing equipment and procedures that pertained to testing of product produced by Peripheral Enhancements Corp
- Provided product identification and classification for all products produced or purchased
- Other duties include technical training development and implementation for all new employees and sales staff
- Assigned to the ISO 9000 implementation team.
Education
Combined Arms Service Staff School
Kansas07.2002
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maryland04.1996
Bachelor of Science -
East Central University
Oklahoma12.1995
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maryland04.1994
Officer Candidate School
Oklahoma07.1993
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Maryland12.1991
Nimitz High School
Texas01.1989
Skills
- Compliance Management
- Operations Oversight
- Operations administration
- Business Analysis
- Planning and execution
- Business Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Leadership
Fax
405-253-8516
Timeline
LLC Manager
Filtra Systems, LLC
12.2022 - Current
LLC Manager
Multiple CNI LLCs
09.2016 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.
02.2009 - Current
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.
10.2008 - 02.2009
Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.
05.2007 - 10.2008
LLC Manager
CNI Construction, LLC
04.2002 - 05.2007
Interim President/CEO
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.
05.2000 - 04.2002
Operations Director
Chickasaw Nation Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
05.1999 - 05.2000
Technical Support Director
Peripheral Enhancements Corp.
01.1996 - 05.1999
Combined Arms Service Staff School
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Bachelor of Science -
East Central University
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Officer Candidate School
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Nimitz High School