Empowering Education Leaders and their Institutions
J. Michael (Mike) Pressimone, Ed.D. shares his 40+ years of experience in education to aid others on their journeys to provide transformative opportunities for generations of students. He bagan his career as and eighth grade teacher in a Catholic school, spent 34 years in secondary and higher education performing almost every advancement, marketing and enrollment function and 10 years in the leaderhip chair as a college and university president.
Mike understands the unique challenges and opportunities across the education landscape and is dedicated to helping you succeed. He has seen the highs and lows of leadership. He survived the pandemic! He continues to be inspired by stories of student success and transformation.
Together, let’s shape the future of education.
Pressimone family circa 2023
Graduation selfie!
About Mike!
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a first generation college student.
Academic journey: A.A. Degree - Catonsville Community College; B.F.A. Theatre - The Catholic University of America; M.A. Leadership in Higher Education - Regis University; Ed.D. Higher Education and Organizational Change - Benedictine University.
He served as advancement vice president at Alvernia University, (PA) Belmont Abbey College (NC), Elizabethtown College (PA) and St. Bonaventure University (NY).
He served as president at Notre Dame College (OH) and Fontbonne University (MO).
He is a Senior Consultant with RHPerry helping to lead executive search for education and not for profit organizations.
Father of 12, grandfather to 14, married to Cathy for 43 years.
Runner, golfer, actor, singer, carpenter!