Mike Balas

Mike Balas has over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting. Mike currently works as a Controller at XSport Fitness since December 2019. Prior to that, they served as the VP Finance at Edward R James Homes for 20 years. In this role, they were responsible for analyzing new business opportunities, leading financial success, coordinating land acquisition and real estate development activities. Before joining Edward R James Homes, Mike was the Division Controller at Kimball Hill Homes, where they provided accounting and financing services. Mike also worked as an Accounting Manager at Sundance Homes, and as a Senior Accountant at Ernst & Young, where they supervised and participated in audits and prepared investor materials.

Mike Balas attended the Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they pursued a degree in Accountancy with a focus on Accounting. However, no specific start or end year is provided for their education at this institution.