About Online Marketing and Consulting
Online Marketing and Consulting was created in early 2012 after I left a for-profit education institution that was acquired by a larger corporation. My colleague (and eventual business partner) and I were ready to strike out and start something great based on a problem we had identified and an opportunity we saw in the higher education, and the larger online assessment and professional certification space. We founded Online Marketing and Consulting as a DBA to provide training and consulting services while we got the other idea off the ground (ProctorFree), and I still find myself talking to all sorts of amazing business owners (some of which we have helped), along the way.
With experience in a variety of key business and marketing areas, I am happy to share this knowledge with others so that they can be found by the right customers, put repeatable practices in place, or tell the world they exist. I still keep this website alive as a pro-bono or volunteer consulting effort, largely because of my involvement with the local business community as a former Board Member and Chair of Technology and Communications with the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I love learning about what other people are doing, new technology or business ideas, and networking with entrepreneurs who are passionate about their work.
With experience in a variety of key business and marketing areas, I am happy to share this knowledge with others so that they can be found by the right customers, put repeatable practices in place, or tell the world they exist. I still keep this website alive as a pro-bono or volunteer consulting effort, largely because of my involvement with the local business community as a former Board Member and Chair of Technology and Communications with the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I love learning about what other people are doing, new technology or business ideas, and networking with entrepreneurs who are passionate about their work.
About Me

Co-Founder and Chief Executicve Officer of ProctorFree, a rapidly growing technology company that uses machine learning to improve the quality of education, Mike has a passion for innovation and mission-driven businesses. Prior to starting his own business, Mike worked as marketing director for Everblue Training Institute, a startup focused on marketing environmental sustainability and green building. Earlier in his career, Mike served in the Army and as a defense contractor where he completed three tours in Iraq. Mike has also served four years as a Board Member for the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce and three years as the Vice Chairman of Communication and Technology on the Chamber Board.
Outside of the office, Mike values spending time with his family, at his children's school, coaching youth sports, reading, and staying fit.
You can reach Mike by email at mike@onlinemarketingandconsulting.com
Outside of the office, Mike values spending time with his family, at his children's school, coaching youth sports, reading, and staying fit.
You can reach Mike by email at mike@onlinemarketingandconsulting.com