Mike Brown, MBA

Mike Brown boasts an extensive background as an executive level law enforcement officer and business professional. With over 24 years of organizational management in both the public and private sectors, he has acquired a diverse set of skills and experiences that make him a highly unique and valuable offering. Brown is a proven industry leader at the local and state levels and has managed budgets exceeding $28 million, acquired and administered numerous multi-million dollar state grants and funds, and developed various new programs recognized as best practice models. He has a special talent for building cooperation, synergy, and teamwork among staff, external stakeholders, and business partners. Brown's expertise includes organizational management, private consulting for security operations, real estate development and construction, and planning and zoning needs. He holds an M.B.A. in Business Administration from Saint Leo University and a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida. He has also studied advanced communications, public speaking, interpersonal skills, and engineering at United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School. In the past, Brown has held several leadership positions, including Undersheriff at Highlands County Sheriff's Office, Licensed Residential Contractor in the State of Florida, Licensed Real Estate Agent in the State of Florida, President at Florida Majestic Properties, LLC, Assistant Chief of Investigations at State Attorney's Office - 10th Judicial Circuit, and Division Commander at Highlands County Sheriff's Office.