Michael Elliott
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Jon Routledge
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for a number of years during which time he was an invaluable colleague who provided tremendous HR and leadership support to my team. Mike brings a rare balance of business understanding, practical support and detailed functional insight which provided continual value to the both myself and the business. Mike leads his teams with a clarity of vision, energy and decisiveness that generates engagement and a team desire to succeed – a top executive who I would recommend without hesitation.
Rick Tomlinson
I have had the pleasure of working with Mike for over 3 years and while working on some sensitive projects, I have always been pleasantly surprised in his abilities to positively navigate through difficult areas and manage his time effectively. Over the years of working with Mike I have learned a great deal from him both professionally and personally. It is with the utmost confidence, I recommend Mike to his future employer as he will be a great asset to your company.
Jon Routledge
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for a number of years during which time he was an invaluable colleague who provided tremendous HR and leadership support to my team. Mike brings a rare balance of business understanding, practical support and detailed functional insight which provided continual value to the both myself and the business. Mike leads his teams with a clarity of vision, energy and decisiveness that generates engagement and a team desire to succeed – a top executive who I would recommend without hesitation.
Rick Tomlinson
I have had the pleasure of working with Mike for over 3 years and while working on some sensitive projects, I have always been pleasantly surprised in his abilities to positively navigate through difficult areas and manage his time effectively. Over the years of working with Mike I have learned a great deal from him both professionally and personally. It is with the utmost confidence, I recommend Mike to his future employer as he will be a great asset to your company.
Jon Routledge
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for a number of years during which time he was an invaluable colleague who provided tremendous HR and leadership support to my team. Mike brings a rare balance of business understanding, practical support and detailed functional insight which provided continual value to the both myself and the business. Mike leads his teams with a clarity of vision, energy and decisiveness that generates engagement and a team desire to succeed – a top executive who I would recommend without hesitation.
Rick Tomlinson
I have had the pleasure of working with Mike for over 3 years and while working on some sensitive projects, I have always been pleasantly surprised in his abilities to positively navigate through difficult areas and manage his time effectively. Over the years of working with Mike I have learned a great deal from him both professionally and personally. It is with the utmost confidence, I recommend Mike to his future employer as he will be a great asset to your company.
Jon Routledge
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for a number of years during which time he was an invaluable colleague who provided tremendous HR and leadership support to my team. Mike brings a rare balance of business understanding, practical support and detailed functional insight which provided continual value to the both myself and the business. Mike leads his teams with a clarity of vision, energy and decisiveness that generates engagement and a team desire to succeed – a top executive who I would recommend without hesitation.
Rick Tomlinson
I have had the pleasure of working with Mike for over 3 years and while working on some sensitive projects, I have always been pleasantly surprised in his abilities to positively navigate through difficult areas and manage his time effectively. Over the years of working with Mike I have learned a great deal from him both professionally and personally. It is with the utmost confidence, I recommend Mike to his future employer as he will be a great asset to your company.
Credentials
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Drive Results with Talent
MVP-Results - The Leaders in Talent OptimizationNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
ICF Member Badge
International Coaching FederationSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance
American UniversityJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
d.School: Institute of Design
Stanford UniversityJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma
Villanova University Online Business ProgramsJan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)
SHRMJan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Labor Relations Certificate
Cornell UniversityJan, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Call Center Management
The Call Center Advisory CouncilJan, 2003- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Tailwind Capital
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operating Executive
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Mar 2022 - Present
Tailwind Capital is a leading private equity firm focused on services investments within select end markets. Tailwind partners with experienced management teams and entrepreneurs to transform businesses through organic growth initiatives, acquisitions, and operational and strategic investments. Since inception, Tailwind has invested in 47 portfolio companies and over 150 add-on acquisitions. Tailwind Capital is a leading private equity firm focused on services investments within select end markets. Tailwind partners with experienced management teams and entrepreneurs to transform businesses through organic growth initiatives, acquisitions, and operational and strategic investments. Since inception, Tailwind has invested in 47 portfolio companies and over 150 add-on acquisitions.
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Diversified
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Board Member
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Jul 2022 - Present
Diversified global technology solutions are experienced by millions every day. Energizing crowds at the largest stadiums. Connecting global enterprise teams. Inspiring retail shoppers. Broadcasting the latest news. Supporting crises management. Diversified global technology solutions are experienced by millions every day. Energizing crowds at the largest stadiums. Connecting global enterprise teams. Inspiring retail shoppers. Broadcasting the latest news. Supporting crises management.
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HMT LLC
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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400 - 500 Employee
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Board Member
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Jul 2022 - Present
HMT is the global leader in aboveground storage tank solutions. HMT brings a distinct level of innovation and service to the tank industry through a unique approach of partnering with customers to optimize tank operations. HMT was founded in 1978 with the objective of providing better technology to the aboveground storage tank market. HMT is the global leader in aboveground storage tank solutions. HMT brings a distinct level of innovation and service to the tank industry through a unique approach of partnering with customers to optimize tank operations. HMT was founded in 1978 with the objective of providing better technology to the aboveground storage tank market.
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Loenbro
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United States
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Board Member
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Jun 2022 - Present
Loenbro originated as a welding company in the refineries of Montana. In 1998, brothers Paul and Jon Leach built a reputation for delivering quality work and exceeding customer’s expectations. Today, Loenbro professionals provide a single-source solution for a robust range of industries. Loenbro originated as a welding company in the refineries of Montana. In 1998, brothers Paul and Jon Leach built a reputation for delivering quality work and exceeding customer’s expectations. Today, Loenbro professionals provide a single-source solution for a robust range of industries.
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National Trench Safety
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United States
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Construction
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200 - 300 Employee
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Board Member
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May 2022 - Present
National Trench Safety (NTS) specializes in the rental and sale of trench safety, traffic safety and related equipment and services. NTS also provides OSHA compliant training courses for customers, as well as engineering services for site specific trench safety plans and site-specific traffic safety plans. NTS has a national footprint with 29 branch locations from the East Coast to the West Coast in addition to its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas. National Trench Safety (NTS) specializes in the rental and sale of trench safety, traffic safety and related equipment and services. NTS also provides OSHA compliant training courses for customers, as well as engineering services for site specific trench safety plans and site-specific traffic safety plans. NTS has a national footprint with 29 branch locations from the East Coast to the West Coast in addition to its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
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JetBlue
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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EVP/Chief People Officer
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May 2014 - Sep 2021
Promoted from SVP to EVP in February 2015
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Vice President of Employee and Labor Relations
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Oct 2010 - May 2014
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DHL
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Germany
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President Human Resources
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2006 - May 2010
Promoted from Director to Vice President in 2008
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Director of Labor Relations
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2005 - 2006
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Director of US Customer Services
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1996 - 2005
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Airborne Express
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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District Operations Manager
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1990 - 1996
Held various positions in New York City as supervisor and then manager at several locations before assuming the role of District Manager in 1993. Held various positions in New York City as supervisor and then manager at several locations before assuming the role of District Manager in 1993.
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Commissioned Officer
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Oct 1987 - Nov 1990
Active-duty Officer serving in the US and abroad. Active-duty Officer serving in the US and abroad.
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Education
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1983 - 1987
Siena College
BA, Psychology -
1979 - 1983
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Ramsey, New Jersey
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