Michael W. Mathes, Sr.

Michael W. Mathes, Sr. has 42 years of work experience, primarily in the environmental and operations management fields. Michael W. started their career in 1976 as a Licensed Heavy Machine Operator in Crossville, TN. In 1983, they became a Leadman at Crossville Ceramic and Tile, where they worked for a year. In 1997, they joined Chemtron Corporation as the Plant 2 Operational Manager, responsible for managing all aspects of the plant's multiple departmental operations. In 1998, they moved to CIRCON Environmental as the Plant #2 Operations Supervisor. Throughout their career, Michael has gained experience in materials management, scheduling, equipment operations, safety protocols, and personnel management.

Michael W. Mathes, Sr. attended Stanford University from 2022 to 2023, where they studied Business Statistics. Prior to that, from 1983 to 1986, they attended Cumberland County High School and North Ridgeville High School, where they obtained a degree in Mechanical Drafting/Engineering, with a focus on small engine designs and agriculture FHA. Michael W. also studied agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences during their time at CCHS/NRHS from 1981 to 1986.

In addition to their formal education, Michael has obtained several certifications over the years. These include "Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls" from LinkedIn in February 2022, "Lean Inventory Management" from LinkedIn in August 2021, "Creating Great First Impressions" from LinkedIn in March 2021, "Dealing with Difficult People in Your Office" from LinkedIn in March 2021, "Heavy Equipment Trainer" from the State of Ohio I ES Training Group in March 2021, "C# & .NET: Programming" from LinkedIn in November 2020, "Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch" from LinkedIn in November 2020, "Communicating with Transparency" from LinkedIn in September 2020, and "Solid Waste Site Operator (Class A, Class B And Special Waste Endorsement)" from Circon Environmental in December 1998.