As Leasing Representative at Wilmorite, Mike is responsible for new tenant procurement, as well as lease renewals for existing tenants. This requires a heavy focus on tenant prospecting, deal negotiations and staying up-to-date on emerging concepts to bring to the market. Mike joined Wilmorite in October of 2021 after 19 years of retail entrepreneurship. Mike began his career at Hallmark Cards where he worked in store management, business development and marketing. Mike was the Rochester, NY area developer and franchisee for Camille’s Sidewalk Café, a fast-casual restaurant chain. Mike’s three Camille’s locations were in the top 10 in sales of over 100 locations and he was awarded Rookie of The Year by the franchisor. Mike co-founded Premier Laser Spa which grew to 23 locations in 13 states. Premier Laser Spa sold to LightRx Face & Body. Mike joined LightRx as the EVP of Business Development and led site selection and construction for more than 25 new locations. Mike is currently the co-founder of Sweet Pea which offers chef-prepared, home-delivered, plant-based meals and health coaching.

Chef-prepared, home-delivered, plant-based meals, nutrition coaching and weight loss programs. Let food be thy medicine is something we are passionate about. Our mission at Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen is to grow public awareness of plant-based nutrition and provide tools to make plant-based lifestyle accessible for all. A whole food plant-based lifestyle prevents and reverses all of the major chronic illnesses killing us today - heart disease, cancer, diabetes, dementia and more. Sweet Pea meals are delicious and built to please lifelong vegans or the average American looking to find their journey to health.

LightRx is prescribed Energy. The method of combining different treatments, using cutting edge medical devices to deliver dramatic results. Lose cellulite and shape your body without lipo. Look younger without a face lift. Same results - at a fraction of the cost. FDA-cleared, non-invasive, fast safe, painless and effective.Reported to the President. Played integral role on executive team growing the company from 20 to 60 locations throughout the US. Primary responsibilities included site selection, lease negotiation, new location buildouts, investor sourcing and investor relationship management.

Purchased the majority interest in three independent laser spas where my business partner had equipment and technology expertise. Led the development of the brand and expanded to 23 locations in 13 states. Managed all aspects of operations, business strategy and growth. Built a staff of 185 employees with 8 direct reports. Executive team and direct reports included VP of Sales, VP of Operations, VP of Marketing, VP of HR, VP of Finance and three Area Directors. Sold the company to LightRx Face & Body in 2016.

o Owned Rochester-area franchise rights for a national fast-casual restaurant chain and opened three locations.o 65 full and part time employees.o Sales for all three locations were in top 10 nationally.o Awarded Rookie-Of-The-Year in 2005.o Won national competition for smoothie and salad sales in 2006.o Recognized as top franchisee in 2007 and asked to become a consultant to new franchisees.o Converted three Camille’s Sidewalk Café franchises to Colie’s Café.o Sold business to a restaurant group.

o Responsible for operations and marketing of 4 stores in Rochester.o Team development and training.o Inventory management.o Labor cost management.