Michael Leopold

Michael Leopold has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Michael currently holds the position of Vice President of Business Development at Coolfire Studios, a role they started in September 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Coolfire, where they served as the Executive Vice President, Strategic Accounts from September 2015 to September 2022. In this role, they played a key role in developing a mobile software platform called RONIN and establishing a successful engagement with Enterprise Holdings. Michael also led the growth of the company's business from zero to over $30 million in five years. Before their tenure at Coolfire, they worked at Coolfire Media, starting in 2010. Here, they held the positions of EVP, EVP, Sales & Marketing and New Business Dev./Client Services. During their time at Coolfire Media, they played a crucial role in creating a new division focused on mobile software development and secured multiple opportunities in the Department of Defense. Michael also helped develop custom mobile-centric software for military and commercial customers. Prior to their time at Coolfire Media, Michael worked at Drive Agency as an Account Supervisor, where they developed and managed business within the Anheuser-Busch brand marketing department and secured major accounts. Michael also spent time at In-Play International, Inc. as the COO & VP of Sales & Merchandising, where they played a key role in the daily operations and growth of the company. Michael was also the founder of a branded athletic apparel company called "The Lumber Company." Michael'searly career includes working as a Manufacturers Sales Representative at Kissinger Sales, Inc., where they developed new clients and managed a new division focused on premium and corporate sales. Michael's work experience showcases their expertise in business development, strategic accounts management, software development, and client services across a variety of industries.

Michael Leopold attended St. Louis University High School from 1982 to 1986. After completing high school, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 1986 to 1991.