Michael Vail

Michael Vail currently serves as Senior Director of Procurement at Charter Communications, where responsibilities include leading a team focused on strategic sourcing strategies for over $1.5 billion worth of materials, particularly for major projects like RDOF/Rural Build Activity and High-Split Network Upgrades. Previously, Vail held positions such as Director and Senior Manager of Procurement at Charter, driving significant cost savings and managing supplier relationships. Earlier experience includes an internship at Ford Motor Company, supporting electrified commercial vehicle strategy development, and a Materials Hardware Internship at HP, where involvement encompassed numerous technical projects in R&D. Vail holds an MBA in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University.