Michael Husted

Michael Husted currently serves as the Managing Director and Strategic Advisory Operations Lead at J.S. Held LLC, providing operational leadership for the national Strategic Advisory Group since October 2024. Previously, as Chief Operating Officer at Stapleton Group, a distressed asset consulting firm, Michael achieved significant revenue growth and successfully managed the firm through an acquisition. Michael's extensive experience also includes roles such as Vice President of Operations at Penta Laboratories, where operational optimization was a focus, and Chief Operating Officer at Campbell & Associates, where strategic management and negotiation skills were honed. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Pre-Law, with a minor in Business and Marketing from St. Bonaventure University.