Noted for his strategic approach and his ability to solve complex problems, Mike has worked closely, over the past 6 years, advising more than 40 independent businesses, who sell, install and service Pella® windows and doors across North America. With his guidance these businesses, cumulatively, improved bottom-line profitability by more than 6 points, grew market share by more than 10% and improved customer satisfaction by over 25%. In addition, he has forged successful partnerships with agencies, service suppliers, major retailers and other businesses.

Mike earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Central College and has completed extensive post-graduate course work at Drake University and Northwestern University – Kellogg Graduate School of Management. In addition, he graduated from Pella Corporation’s Executive Leadership Development Program as one of only 20 high-performance senior managers. Pella was recently recognized as the #1 mid-sized company for developing leaders by FORTUNE magazine.

Today as Principal Consultant for Kleis Consulting Group, Inc., Mike and his network of associates provide a broad range of services for business owners and their management teams to address today’s challenges and ensure long term success. His work is centered on helping businesses “connect the dots” between their business plans and their results.

Associate Consultants
Our team of associates brings a broad range of business experience in various disciplines including: New Business Development, Strategy Development, Business Planning, Process Improvement, New Product Development, and Market Research. We match our team’s talents to your needs to ensure your goals are met. All of our associates have extensive experience leading cross-functional teams, possess strong team facilitation skills and have received post-graduate management and leadership development. Each lends a balanced perspective and brings a collaborative, team-based approach to solve contemporary business issues.