Michelle Essex Stith

Michelle Essex Stith has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Michelle started their career at Toyota Motor Manufacturing as a Team Member, where they gained hands-on experience in production analysis and attended various management training seminars. Michelle then moved to Lexmark, Intl. as a Senior Treasury Analyst, where they were responsible for presenting to rating agencies, coordinating credit agreements, and securitizing receivables. At Brown-Forman, Michelle held the role of Manager International Treasury, overseeing the set-up and funding of international and domestic operations, while also providing foreign exchange forecasts for risk management and budget planning. Their final position before their current role at Steel Technologies was as a Senior Consultant in the Office of the CMO, where they provided consulting and project support to executive clients, focusing on brand development, growth strategies, and optimizing investments. Currently, Michelle is Vice President Corporate Development & Treasurer at Steel Technologies, where they are involved in various areas such as mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and finance, while also assisting the leadership team in problem solving and developing growth strategies.

Michelle Essex Stith has a MBA in Business from the University of Louisville (1998-2002), a BBA in Finance from the University of Kentucky (1993-1995), and a BS in Accounting from the University of Kentucky (1989-1992). Michelle also has a CPA certification, but no information regarding the institution or year of obtaining is provided.