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IEEE-USA Innovation Institute Faculty
 Michael (Mike) Austin << Back
Mike Austin is a general
partner in the Professional Management Associates, L.L.C.
firm located in Mobile Alabama. The firm specializes in Lean Thinking,
Re-Engineering , Strategic Planning, Leadership Training, Executive
Coaching and Management Development. His affiliations include, Mobile
Area Chamber of Commerce, Business Retention and Expansion
Committee, and the Business Council of the University of South
Alabama.
Prior positions include
President and CEO of Mobile Metals International, Mobile, Alabama;
President and CEO of Haynes International, Kokomo, Indiana;
President and CEO of Tuscaloosa Steel, Tuscaloosa, Alabama;
President and CEO of Bayou Steel , LaPlace Louisiana; and General
Manager of Soule’ Steel in Carson California.
Austin started his metals
career as an engineering trainee with Bethlehem Steel in 1965. His 4
decade career has covered the entire spectrum of Integrated Steel
Mills, Mini-Steel Mills, Fabricated Steel Construction, High
Performance Specialty Metals and most recently, consulting and
teaching Professional Management.
Austin earned his Bachelor
of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Boston
University, has done graduate work towards the MBA degree, and
recently, has been afforded the opportunity to become the Mitchell
College of Business Executive in Residence. He is now teaching
Professional Management Courses at the University of South Alabama
and is currently co-authoring a book on strategic thinking,
innovation, and decision making with Dr. Maes.
Throughout his unique and
diverse career he has been a student of “Professional Management”.
Iin addition to his role as a turnaround CEO, he has served as
director of Manpower Development and Training for National Steel. He
has been a frequent guest lecturer at Indiana University and the
University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. His Board Position
appointments have included Chicago Metallic Corporation, St. Joseph
Hospital, Indiana University advisory panel in Kokomo, Indiana; and
the Executive Business Council of the University of South Alabama in
Mobile.
Austin and his wife Elaine
have been married 47 years and have 5 children. Austin was born in
London, England came to the United States when he was 7 years old
and was raised in New York. After High School Austin joined the U.S. Air Force became a Naturalized Citizen and was trained as an
Aircraft Technician and Crew Chief. His hobbies and interest include
General Aviation , teaching professional management, and
international travel.
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