Mike Oase

COO at Kowalski Companies, Inc.

Mike started in the grocery industry over 28 years ago in Colorado Springs and moved to Minnesota in 1989 to be closer to family. He began working for Kowalski's in 1993, where he has family ties as the nephew of Mary Anne and cousin of Kris. Mike has intricate knowledge of the company's daily operations and is always aware and ahead of industry issues and how they may impact the company and the communities they serve. Mike enjoys the business side of the grocery industry as well as the relationships he's formed with business partners, employees and customers over the years.

Timeline

  • COO

    Current role