Michael Ries

Michael Ries currently serves as the Chief Relationship Officer at Mechanical Optimizers since September 2025. Previously, Michael held the position of Vice President at Advertising Vehicles from 2004 until September 2025. Prior experience includes working as a Territory Manager at Ohio Valley Surgical from August 2002 to March 2004 and as an Account Executive at Clear Channel Radio between January 2000 and July 2002. Michael is an alumnus of Xavier University, having pursued studies at the Williams College of Business, and is also a graduate of Covington Catholic High School, class of 1995.