Michael Myers joined the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center in Athens in 2015.

Before joining the SBDC, Michael was a C-Level executive in the retail  industry for 23 years and has owned his own contract consulting firm. Michael has extensive knowledge in the area of franchising, as both a franchisor and franchisee. A native of Kansas City, Mo., Michael and his wife Debbie own and operate a small franchised business in the Athens Area.

Education

• BSBA (Financial Management), University of Northern Colorado
• MBA, University of Phoenix

Experience

•  Luxottica – Sears Optical North America (Vice President of Operations)
•  Solantic Urgent Care (Vice President Operations)
•  Back Yard Burgers, Inc. (President and COO)

Accomplishments

• Food Management Professional certificate from the National Restaurant Association