Michael Newman

PhD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCP, CBP, CELS, CPLP, PMQ

Mike has over twenty-seven years of progressive Human Resources and Organizational Development experience with a diverse set of skills across multiple HR/OD disciplines. He has overseen executive level strategic full life-cycle human resources support to executives, managers, and employees of all levels in international manufacturing, software development, energy sector and logistics environments.

Mike earned his PhD in Organizational Management from Mountain State University  and his MBA and BBA with concentrations in Human Resources Management from Southeastern University. He currently holds certifications in:  Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employment Law Specialist (CELS), Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), People Manager Qualification (PMQ) and is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Champion.  Mike is a certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) facilitator for individual and team workshops. 

Mike also sits on the Board for the American Council on Adult and Technical Education and is a Board Advisor for Bank of America, Schlesinger Group, and the Gerson Lehrman Group.  

Mike is a native of West Virginia and, in his free time, enjoys spending time with his family, dog, cat, and blue and gold macaw as well as spending time outdoors, hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing.