Michael K.

Michael K. has a diverse work experience spanning the public and private sectors. Michael started their career as a GIS Specialist at Symbiont in 2004. In 2006, they worked as a Management Intern at the Village of Gurnee. Michael then joined the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee as a Teaching Assistant in 2007. In 2008, Michael joined the Village of Algonquin, Illinois, where they held various roles, including Administrative Analyst, Management Assistant, Assistant to the Village Manager, and Assistant Village Manager. Currently, they are serving as the Deputy Village Manager/Chief Financial Officer at the Village of Algonquin.

Michael K. obtained a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree in Public Administration, a Master of Urban Planning (M.U.P.) degree in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, and two Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees, one in Economics and one in Geography, all from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In addition to their academic qualifications, Michael K. holds multiple certifications including Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt from the Six Sigma Global Institute, Certified Park and Recreation Professional from the National Recreation and Park Association, ICMA Credentialed Manager from the ICMA - International City/County Management Association, Aquatic Facility Operator from the National Recreation and Park Association, and Certified Public Finance Officer from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).