Mike is a US Navy veteran and seasoned expert in digital transformation and HR innovation, currently serving as a thought leader and strategic advisor in his field. Leveraging an extensive background packed with industry insights and hands-on experience, Mike is dedicated to helping agencies reimagine and modernize their employee experiences. His work involves collaborating closely with senior business leaders to inspire, develop, and execute comprehensive HR transformation strategies, curated value propositions, prioritized roadmaps, and tangible business value.Recently, Mike brought his expertise to a wider audience during an interview with the Federal News Network where he discussed the critical importance of modernizing human resources systems. He illustrated how such advancements are crucial for equipping agencies to tackle workforce challenges and capitalize on technology opportunities effectively.Adding to his extensive repertoire, Mike recently sat on a panel with Federal Agency HR leaders where he shared his HR insights on the federal government taking advantage of alternate talent pools to fill mission critical roles (Neurodiverse and Baby Boomers). Further amplifying his influence, he will also host breakout sessions at Gartner’s CHRO Executive Summit’s in New York and Washington D.C., offering strategic guidance and actionable advice to HR leaders.Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mike is a devoted family man. Residing in Kansas City with his wife of 26 years, their two beautiful daughters, and their amazing son who has Autism, Mike is deeply committed to his family. His son’s unique needs have inspired Mike to become a vigorous advocate for the Autism at Work community. He volunteers extensively to support people with disabilities, motivated by a personal connection and a desire to effect positive change. For nearly three years, Mike has been a dedicated mentor for an organization called Multiple. This initiative, created by and for autism innovators, aims to foster talent, attract funding, and transform high-potential ideas into successful ventures. Multiple is designed to overcome the distinctive challenges faced by early-stage innovators, providing them with essential resources to scale swiftly and generate significant impact within the autism community. Most recently, Mike joined the Advisory Board of Uptimize – a company that focuses on upskilling people at every level to better communicate, collaborate, and think differently about Neurodiverse training. In his personal time,