Mike is a senior business development manager at Cardinal with a diverse background in account management, marketing, consulting and teaching communication skills. He is an accomplished communication professional. He has wide-ranging experience in creating and presenting persuasive, strategic communications.

Prior to joining our firm, Mike has twelve years of successfully selling intangible products to middle level and top executives in large and medium-sized companies. His experience includes selling psychological tests, training programs and investments to both corporations and individuals. He has also worked in investor public relations, writing an award winning annual report and as a stockbroker. Mike has taught effective communication skills at several Chicago area colleges, including Loyola University and College of DuPage.

Michael graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Minor in Speech Communication. While there he was the recipient of a Talented Student Award for his participation in inter-collegiate debate.

He also earned a Master's Degree in Speech Communication from Illinois State University.

Client Services Group



MARKETING
Bryan Jerutis
Vice President
Marketing Director


Julie Olson
Marketing Coordinator

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
Stephan Wood
Vice President
Business Development Director


Laura Kelleher
Account Manager

Jaimie Kott
Account Manager

Michael Sotak
Account Manager

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
Brian Goddard
Director of Research Operations

Beverly Agdern
Project Director

Ronald Andermann
Senior Project Director
Chemical Division

Matt Benavides

Project Director

Tim Harney
Senior Project Director
Electrical & Business Methods Division

Jason Nickla
Project Director

Tomas Prieto
Project Director

Anjali Gumbhir
Resource Operations Director




EDUCATION
Illinois State University
MS in Speech Communications

Northern Illinois University
BS in Political Science

ASSOCIATIONS
Pi Kappa Delta Honorary Forensic Society