Mike Kraskow

Mike Kraskow, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, currently serves as the Manager of Human Resources at Gopher Resource, where leadership focuses on environmentally sustainable practices in lead battery recycling. With a diverse background in human resources, Mike has held significant roles including Manager of Field Labor Relations at Frontier Communications and Human Resources Director at LabCorp's Southeast Division. Additionally, experience as a Human Resources and Career Consultant encompasses teaching positions at the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg. An extensive career history includes contributions to companies like Bloomin' Brands, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Anheuser-Busch, and United Technologies, where Mike established a strong foundation in talent management, labor relations, and employee engagement, supported by an MBA from the University of South Florida and a BS in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.