Prior to joining the DeAngelis Center Foundation as Special Projects Coordinator and volunteer, Mike has been a lifelong IT professional. Recently retired, Mike’s career included working with Multi-Channel Retail, eCommerce, Corporate Enterprise Systems, government information systems and other diverse industry domains. Besides being an independent consultant, Mike spent time with a variety of companies including Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Quark, KBToys.com and he served in the US Army. His expertise spans project and program management, professional services, software development, accounting, business operations, logistics/supply chain, human resources, database management, and business analysis.
Mike has long been active in PTA, and he was most recently on the Jeffco Council PTA Board of Directors as the Mentor for the Articulation Area Vice Presidents. His PTA experience includes Leawood Elementary PTSA President, Jeffco Council PTA Board of Directors as an Articulation Area Vice President, the Colorado State PTA Board of Directors as Operations Director, and the Colorado State PTA Federal Legislative Liaison.
A nearby neighbor to Columbine High School on that tragic day, Mike’s daughter was a kindergarten student in nearby Leawood Elementary. That experience led Mike to become involved as an active advocate for children, public education, and school safety. Mike is joining the DeAngelis Center Foundation to continue this important advocacy.