Michael Smith

Michael Smith has extensive work experience in marketing and communications. Michael has held various leadership roles at different companies. From 2023, they have been the Marketing Director at Sanhua International USA. Prior to this, from 2016 to 2023, they served as the Marketing Communications Director - Americas at the same company. Before joining Sanhua International USA, they worked at Tecumseh Products Company where they held the position of Director, Marketing Communications - North America from 2015 to 2016 and Manager, Global Marketing Communications and Branding from 2010 to 2015. Michael also worked as Vice President/Client Service Supervisor at J.R. Thompson Company from 2001 to 2010. From 1998 to 2001, they were a Brand Manager at Federal-Mogul Corporation, and from 1994 to 1998, they worked as a Marketing Manager at the same company. Michael began their career as a Senior Account Executive at Fleishman-Hillard from 1993 to 1994. Throughout their career, Michael has gained experience in marketing, communications, brand management, public relations, and sports marketing.

Michael Smith completed their high school education at Chippewa Hills High School. Michael then pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Central Michigan University from 1980 to 1984. In the same year, they also embarked on a graduate program in Military Engineering at the Engineer Basic Officer Leadership Course. Michael later obtained a Master's degree in Management from Webster University, attending from 1984 to 1987. In their recent years, they pursued a Certificate in Enology at Michigan State University, completing the program from 2013 to 2018.