Michael Walley Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The ACC Hockey League is a chartered non-profit corporation that is the regional governing body of club or varsity college hockey teams in the mid-Atlantic region. Responsible for all fields of business to include operations, marketing, business development, finance, human resources, etc. Increased league membership from 6 team members to 62 team elite academic university members (increasing the annual budget from $10K to over $250K for the upcoming season) in less than 5 years, to become the premier collegiate club sports conference in the nation. The League now spans 14 states from Alabama to New York, anchored by the traditional Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) universities.IN 2014, created, staffed, and professionalized the organization by creating a 501(c)(3) non-profit business.Created, staffed, and executed the ACC Fall Showcase Tournament, which is now the largest collegiate in-season hockey tournament in the country.Created the ACC Annual All-Star Trip to Europe. Now sending 25 student-athletes to Europe for ten day tour and competitive games with EU National Teams. The budget for the entire trip is over $100K.Secured partnerships and financial assistance over the years from Verbero, UnderArmour, Salonpas, Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitols, Carolina Thunderbirds, and the Cities of Raleigh and Winston-Salem.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The ACC Hockey League is a chartered non-profit corporation that is the regional governing body of club or varsity college hockey teams in the mid-Atlantic region. Responsible for all fields of business to include operations, marketing, business development, finance, human resources, etc. Increased league membership from 6 team members to 33 team elite academic university members (increasing the annual budget from $10K to over $100K for the upcoming season) in less than 5 years, to become one of the premier collegiate club sports conferences in the nation. Teams include almost all univerities from Annapolis, MD south to Charleston, SC, and Charlotte, NC, anchored by the traditional Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) universities.More than 20 years after the inaugural season of the ACC Hockey League, created, staffed, and professionalized the organization by creating a 501(c)(3) non-profit business.Co-created, staffed, and executed the ACC Stephen Russell Tournament, which is now the the largest non-championship season hockey tournament in the country.Secured partnerships and financial assistance from Under Armour, Salonpas, Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitols, Carolina Thunderbirds, and the Cities of Raleigh and Winston-Salem.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The American Collegiate Hockey Association is a chartered non-profit corporation that is the national governing body of club or varsity college ice hockey in the United States. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards, National Select All-Star Teams, and National Tournaments. The Executive Director has responsibilities as a director, decision maker, leader, manager and executor of the national organization. The communicator role can involve the press and the rest of the outside world, as well as the organization's management and employees; the decision-making role involves high-level decisions about policy and strategy. As a leader of the company, the Exec Director advises the board of directors, motivates employees, and drives change within the organization. As a manager, he presides over the organization's day-to-day operations. He takes all the decisions regarding the growth and success of the company, which includes all fields of the business such as operations, marketing, business development, finance, human resources, etc. Currently, the ACHA has more than 550 team members which include more than 12,000 university student-athletes.Accomplishments: - Increased membership from 463 to 551 university club hockey teams- Increased annual budget from just over $600K to more than $1.1Mil- Created and executed the first two ACHA National Tournaments in Columbus, Ohio which included 72 ACHA teams in three men's divisions and two women's divisions. The largest intercollegiate hockey tournament in the country, hosted by Columbus and the Columbus Blue Jackets.- Added Pure Hockey and Under Armour partnerships (largest financial sponsors in ACHA history)

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Created The North American Intercollegiate Hockey Association (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) in August 2017 as the interim governing body for hockey programs of the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). A significant number of NAIA universities have collectively agreed to return their university club hockey programs to varsity status. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards, National Select All-Star Teams, and National Tournaments. The Chief Executive Director has responsibilities as a director, decision maker, leader, manager and executor of the national organization. As a leader of the company, the Exec Director advises the board of directors, motivates employees, and drives change within the organization. responsible for the organization's day-to-day operations, and all decisions regarding the growth and success of the company, which includes all fields of the business such as operations, marketing, business development, finance, human resources, etc. The organization has expanded in mission and now includes university club membership from 15 ACHA leagues and more than 180 university teams on the east coast of the country.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Accomplishments:- Managed employees and portfolio for more than 50% of the company.- Maintained client base and worked to prevent attrition.- Company client membership and sales increased by more than 15%.Had the privilege of working with the best workforce in the Health Insurance business. Thanks to Sam for giving me an opportunity to make a difference in a new world of civilian employment - as owner, you are an absolute prince and gentleman. For my fellow "basement" workforce, you are truly the most dedicated, loyal, and generous group I have ever had the privilege to serve with. Thanks for your continued friendship and education in a most important industry of our day.

Pentagon, Arlington, Va

Retired after thirty year career as Naval Aviator (SH-60 Helicopters), which included three operational commands: HSL-44, HSL-40, and USS IWO JIMA. A remarkable dream career made possible by all who I had the personal privilege and professional honor to serve with. My eternal gratitude for all those Sailors and Chief Petty Officers who did the heavy lifting who were largely responsible for my success. For all those who remain "Standing the Watch", all my respect. Fair Winds and Following Seas - Fly/Sail Safe.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Arts (Ma), Higher Education And Human Resources Management