Mike Reese

Mike Reese is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in non-profit and for-profit organizations. As the Vice President of Finance at The Morton Arboretum since November 2023, Mike oversees a substantial operating budget exceeding $50 million. Previous roles include Controller at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, where financial statement management was key, and Principal at Elevation Associates LLC, providing CFO consulting services. Mike also served as CFO for various companies, including Arroweye Solutions, ActiveCare Network, Arryx, Inc., and TrelliSoft, Inc., playing pivotal roles in financial strategy, corporate governance, and supporting growth initiatives. Educational credentials include an MBA in Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.