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Mike joined Schneider Downs as an audit shareholder in the Columbus office in 2025. He has nearly 30 years of experience providing high-quality consulting, advisory and auditing services to clients in various markets. Mike is highly accomplished in developing and serving clients in the professional service, restaurant and retail, construction and technology industries.
Before joining Schneider Downs, Mike served as the CFO for a large retail and global franchisor in central Ohio. Here, he identified and executed opportunities for process improvement, including automation of the company’s current accounting processes. Mike served as an integral role in strategic company initiatives to enhance company performance and executive succession planning.
Mike also served as Office Managing Partner for a global Accounting, Tax and Financial Advisory and Consulting firm, where he was responsible for the growth and profitability of its local office, which doubled in size during his tenure. Additionally, as the audit engagement partner for a dynamic, middle-market privately held client base, he oversaw the audit execution and quality of work performed.
Mike is actively engaged in the local community, serving and supporting various organizations and connecting with peers throughout several professional boards and associations. He is a 2008 Columbus Business First Forty Under 40 award recipient and a graduate of Leadership Columbus.
Bachelor of Science—Business Administration, Accounting, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Immediate Past Board Chair—Lifeline of Ohio, 2025-present
Board Chair—Lifeline of Ohio, 2023-2024
Board Member and Finance Committee Member, Lifeline of Ohio, 2018-present
Board Member—Ohio Chamber of Commerce, 2022-present
Accounting Advisory Board Member—The Ohio State University, 2017-present
Board Member, Finance Committee—Columbus Metropolitan Club, 2014-2020
What was the best advice you ever received?
You have but one life to live – live with intention and purpose.
Who was your role model?
My Parents
If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self?
Find an opportunity to step outside of your “comfort zone” each day.
People would be surprised to know that……
Although Ohio State Buckeye loyal….I am actually a Runnin’ Rebel UNLV graduate.
What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
The evolution of change in companies I have been a part of
What was your first job?
Newspaper Carrier – a thing of the past.
Do you have advice for young professionals?
Don’t wait to build a network of professional relationships.
If you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
An outdoor run with a personal growth podcast.
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Big Problem: Accurately Gauging Employee Credit Card Usage.
Big Thinking: Revised Policies To Safeguard Client Funds.