Michael O'Connell

Michael O'Connell, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Michael is currently serving as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Summit Wash Holdings, a private equity-backed carwash business. In this role, they are responsible for managing all hiring needs and leading a team of recruiters. Prior to this, Michael worked as part of the Golf Operations team at Troon. Michael also served as the Director of Recruiting at Northwestern Mutual, where they helped clients achieve financial security through personalized planning approaches. Michael has a background in executive finance recruitment, having worked as a Senior Recruiter for Resource Management Group and as a Recruitment Consultant for Michael Page - US. Michael also gained experience in investment strategies and business development as the Director of Business Development at Paragon Capital LP. Earlier in their career, Michael worked as a Precious Metals Senior Broker at Stratus Com. Overall, they bring a wealth of experience in talent acquisition, finance, and business development to their roles.

Michael O'Connell, MBA, earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from Siena College from 2002 to 2006. Michael pursued further education at Iona University where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance, General from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, they hold a Graduate Certificate in E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce from Iona University.