Don Michel

Don Michel has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple companies. Don started their career at Bayer in 1990, where they participated in a comprehensive development program for two years. Don then worked as a marketing representative and a development chemist, providing technical service support and leading projects for coatings and sealants.

In 1995, Don joined Bayer Chemicals, taking on roles such as a technical sales specialist and a product manager. Don focused on maximizing sales and profitability of various product families and developed strong business relationships.

Don worked at LANXESS from 2003 to 2009, where they served as the head of innovation and quality, leading the innovation and quality team. Don also held the position of key account manager, overseeing sales and business management for strategic business units.

From 2009 onwards, Don joined Westinghouse Electric Company. Don started as a principal proposal engineer, managing complex technical and commercial proposals for nuclear power plants. Don then became a strategic proposals manager, leading a team focused on developing large proposals and competitor analytics. Don later became the marketing operations manager, playing a key role in transforming the organization through the implementation of a new CRM platform. Currently, they hold the position of director of sales enablement and analytics, driving sales order growth and tracking progress on sales effectiveness.

Overall, Don Michel has a strong background in sales, marketing, and leadership positions across different industries, including chemicals, coatings, and nuclear power.

Don Michel has a Master's in Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, which they completed from 1991 to 1994. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where they studied from 1986 to 1990. Don Michel also received a Certification in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University in 1989. Don'searly education includes attending Greensburg Central Catholic from 1982 to 1986, although the degree and field of study are unspecified.