Mike Willis

About Mike Willis

I like a challenge and enjoy solving problems in collaboration with my colleagues, customers, and friends. I look for opportunities to utilize and morph ideas developed across various business areas, apply them to the life science industry, and build new things.I have excellent relationship-building skills that, when coupled with my technical and business experience, have allowed for a proven track record across many disciplines. Bottom-line, I have the capability to turn ideas into execution that lead to quality business growth- President and Owner of Admiral Chemicals since 2023- 30 years of experience in the fields of chemistry and the life sciences- Proven record of success with full P&L responsibility, business development, commercial, strategy development and execution, marketing, and R&D- Executive MBA from Marquette University, MS in Inorganic Chemistry from Northwestern University, and BS from UW-Stevens Point- Business consultant (LMNTAL Solutions) for individuals, groups, and companies generally in the chemical industry from concept to execution- Primary strengths: Communication, Team Building, Analytical Skills, Creativity, Business Acumen

Experience

1. Business Consulting

   Gateway Audiology

   Jun 2019 — Present · Cedarburg, WI, US

   Business consultant for educational audiology private practice. Startup business plan development and execution, with ongoing strategy, finance, and legal support. Hand to glove approach to complement the owner\'s technical and service expertise, providing hearing healthcare to school children in the greater Milwaukee area.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

  BS, Chemistry - ACS Certified

  1989 — 1993

• Northwestern University

  MS, Inorganic Chemistry

  1993 — 1996

• Marquette University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Materials Science
• Manufacturing Management
• Chemistry
• Research
• R&D
• Strategy
• Manufacturing
• Product Management
• Business Development
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Management
• New Business Development
• Materials
• Technical Writing
• Analysis
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Account Management
• Lifesciences
• P&L Management
• Sales
• Operations Management
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Purchasing
• Organic Chemistry
• Product Development
• Procurement
• Organometallic Chemistry
• Commercialization
• Life Sciences
• Research and Development (R&D)