Mike Austin

About Mike Austin

My Unique Edge:Driving top-line and EBITDA growth, as well as operational excellence in the optical industry, ranging from multi-location providers to global leaders as well as suppliers.With over 25 years in optical retail and healthcare, I\'ve led strategic initiatives across areas including• Operations• Supplier Relations• Managed Care and Revenue Cycle Management• Financial Performance• New Product IntroductionMy work has helped major players and emerging consolidators scale efficiently, optimize supply chain and supplier partnerships, and strengthen profitability. Examples include:• Increased top-line revenue by $600M for a major optical supplier• Added 40 new locations within the first 18 months of an emerging consolidator• Designed and began implementation of an operational infrastructure, including an integrated supply chain and POS/EMR, to support newly acquired practices• Developed and launched a new warranty product for the largest optical retailer in the US, generating $15M in incremental revenue in Year 1 and $150M in annual revenue after launching the product to the other entities. This product generated a 90% margin

Experience

1. Enterprise Account Executive

   Teem

   Nov 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Work with enterprise/multi-location optical practices to bring forth the amazing services offered by Teem.

Education

• Kent State University

  BBA, Finance, Accounting

  1987 — 1993

Skills

• Healthcare
• Recruiting
• Leadership Development
• Finance
• Operations Management
• Retail
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Business Strategy
• Talent Acquisition
• Project Management
• Profit Maximization
• Coaching
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Customer Service
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Training