Mike Bares

Mike Bares has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of corporate communications. Mike currently serves as the Director of Corporate Communications at Farm Credit Bank of Texas, where they lead a team in creating narrative and digital content across various channels. Their role also involves building strategic partnerships and transitioning communications to be more inspirational.

Prior to this, Mike worked at TCF Bank/Huntington Bank as the Vice President and Senior Manager of Corporate Communications. In this role, they developed and implemented internal communications initiatives, managed intranet and social media platforms, and handled crisis communications.

Before joining TCF Bank, Mike worked as a Communications Manager at MARCOMM Inc., where they managed communication programs for a centralized marketing organization at 3M's largest division. Mike also provided coaching to senior leaders and coordinated efforts with 3M corporate communications.

Mike has also held positions at U.S. Bank as a Communications Manager, RCIS as a Communications Director, and Wells Fargo & Company as a Vice President and Internal Communications Manager. In these roles, they focused on managing internal communications, media relations, and ensuring message alignment across different divisions.

Mike's career also includes experience as a National Media Relations Manager at National City Bank and Assistant Vice President at Wells Fargo & Company, where they led media relations efforts and organized media tours.

Early in their career, Mike worked as a News Editor at Waseca County News and Nevada Journal, where they managed newsrooms and earned awards for their writing, photography, and design skills.

Overall, Mike Bares has a strong background in corporate communications, with expertise in internal communications, media relations, and strategic partnerships.

Mike Bares attended the University of St. Thomas from 1984 to 1988, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. Mike also pursued further education at the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, focusing on Business communication. Prior to attending college, Mike attended Cretin High School.