Mike McDonald
As Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Mike is responsible for all strategic growth initiatives at SyncShow. Prior to joining SyncShow, Mike was the Senior Vice President of Sales at OMNIA Partners, the largest GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) for the public and private sectors in North America. In this role, Mike was responsible for leading all growth initiatives for the middle market and oversaw the sales team accountable for growing existing business, market expansion, and channel development.
Prior to OMNIA Partners, Mike spent 16 years with Prime Advantage, a leading GPO for middle market manufacturers. He also served as a Regional Sales Manager for Welded Tube Company of America. Mike spent the early part of his career in sales and management with the financial services division of Bank One.
Mike has been recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 as a Pro to Know within the industry, which is a designation for top performers who have made significant impacts within their companies and the supply chain industry. He earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and his Bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University.
We’ve all heard the saying that “work would be great if it weren’t for the customers.” But is that true? Sure, every company has its share of challenging customers, for various reasons. I used to work for a company that had a “no jerk” rule, meaning we weren’t going to take on any clients that were jerks. I remember wondering how were we going to barricade the doors to ensure only non-jerks entered?
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