Michael A. Wolfe

About Michael A. Wolfe

One of the most powerful aspects of being successful in business and in life is maintaining a mindset that one just can’t give up. This mindset I learned from training and completing an IRONMAN race.Through that experience, the values I hold important were rediscovered with a newer and broader context. Specifically, I was reminded that the best opportunities take time and a lot more effort than just the ordinary. And, that success is defined by learning from failure and pushing beyond what you believe is possible – not quitting until the job is done.I also realized that successful training for this level of competition is a lot like being successful in life and in business. It never stops. It requires continuous planning while developing discipline and routines, as well as being able to adapt to changes on the fly. For ultimate productivity, one cannot afford to leave something undone for tomorrow that could be achieved today. As a result, a well-rested mind, body and soul leads to clarity in thinking, confidence in decision making and vision for new idea generation.This philosophy and approach to being an IRONMAN athlete is how I live my life – professionally and personally.

Experience

1. Sales & Product Manager Canada

   EMCO Chemical Distributors, LLC

   Jul 2014 — Present

Education

• Baldwin Wallace University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Polymers
• Polymer Chemistry
• Product Development
• Chemistry
• R&D
• Materials
• Materials Science
• Additives
• Powder Coating
• Nace
• Pigments
• Resin
• Strategic Planning
• Manufacturing
• Adhesives
• Corrosion
• Polyurethane
• Marketing
• Paint
• New Business Development
• Raw Materials
• Chemical Engineering
• Coatings
• Laboratory
• Business Strategy
• Polymer Science