Michael Baust

Michael Baust is an experienced IT professional with a diverse background in various industries. Michael currently holds the position of Vice President of Information Technology at Landsea Homes, a residential homebuilder based in Newport Beach, CA. Prior to their current role, Baust served as Vice President of Information Technology at Meyer Corporation, a national distributor of gourmet cookware. Michael also held the position of CIO at Scheid Family Wines, where they were responsible for planning and executing technology systems. Before that, Baust served as Vice President of Information Technology at Ruiz Foods, where they developed and executed IT plans aligned with corporate objectives. Michael also held significant leadership positions at Harris Ranch Beef Company/Harris Farms Inc, Winn-Dixie Stores Inc, ENRON Corporation, and Randalls Food Markets Inc, where they oversaw strategic planning, operations, and technology implementation.

Michael Baust attended the University of Phoenix from 1997 to 2000, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business/MIS.