Michael P.

About Michael P.

Marine Corps officer veteran with technology industry executive leadership experience and proven publicly elected service. I’ve led under pressure, managed real budgets, and delivered results in both the private sector and public office.My career spans the U.S. Marine Corps, Compaq, Amazon, and Hewlett-Packard, where decisions matter and accountability is real. As three-time President of the Tomball ISD Board of Trustees, I helped lead the only A-rated district in Harris County—achieving a 99% graduation rate, balanced budgets, top Moody\'s and Standard & Poors credit ratings, and lowering the school property tax rate multiple times.I believe disciplined leadership delivers measurable results, not rhetoric—and that’s the standard I bring to every role-In business, I am customer obsessed with strong experience in product management and business operations! I have a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that drive growth, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage from the edge to cloud computing.As a former US Marine Corps Officer, I bring a strong sense of mission, leadership, and collaboration to my work. I am passionate about helping customers go further with secure and compliant edge to cloud services, and empowering my team to excel across all business components. I am also committed to K-12 education with a laser focus on student outcomes, I have served as the President of the Board of Trustees of my local school district. I welcome the opportunity to connect with other professionals who share my vision and values.

Experience

1. Senior Director, North America Personal Systems Category - Commercial

   HP

   Sep 2025 — Present · Spring, TX, US

   Oversee the North America Personal Compute Systems Category Commercial Team, driving marketing, operations, and financial strategies to achieve market growth, revenue, and operating profit goals.Develop and execute short- and mid-term business plans, ensuring alignment across sales, marketing, finance, and operations.

Education

• University of Southern California

  Doctor of Education - EdD, Organizational Change and Leadership

• TCU Neeley School of Business

  Masters of Business Administration, Finance & Marketing

  1998 — 2000

• Tulane University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Team Building
• Management
• Forecasting
• Volunteering
• Pricing
• Product Management
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Demand Generation
• Team Leadership
• Business Development
• Product Launch
• Segmentation
• Partner Management
• Product Marketing
• Relationship Management
• Business Analytics
• Outsourcing
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Executive Management
• Solution Selling
• Problem Solving
• Business Planning
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Business Process Improvement
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Vendor Management
• Digital
• Commerce
• P&L Management
• Product Development
• Marketing
• Business Alliances
• Crm