Michael Evans, MBA

Operations and Process Improvement | Program Leadership | Compliance, Risk and Contracts

Colorado, US, and International

I am a Colorado-based senior operations & program management leader with an MBA and 25+ years of experience in operations, process improvement, and strategic risk management. I specialize in leveraging backgrounds in regulatory compliance and contract administration to optimize business systems and efficiency while reducing exposure.

Core Expertise:

• Operations Management: Streamlining intake-to-delivery workflows to improve SLAs and reduce friction.
• Risk & Process Improvement: Designing frameworks that reduce error rates and ensure organizational compliance.
• Team Leadership: Building high-retention cultures and leading cross-functional teams to exceed KPIs.

I bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution to ensure businesses run smoothly and compliantly. This includes optimizing intake-to-delivery workflows, strengthening organizational efficiency, managing complex vendor relationships, and creating scalable systems that drive performance and reliability.

I am a strategic leader with a keen ability to anticipate and navigate complex operational risks and regulatory challenges, including high-value contractual relationships. I bring a unique balance of judgment and execution to every role, helping organizations analyze their processes, strengthen their policy development, and optimize contract governance through structured frameworks and technology.

Focus Areas:

• Operations Leadership
• Program/PMO
• Business Operations
• Process Improvement
• Risk and Compliance
• Contracts and Vendor Workflows

My background spans both private corporations and government environments, with a focus on managerial leadership in operations and P&L accountability. My work is thoughtful, measurable, and impactful. I offer a level of insight that ensures consistent stability, purpose, and operational excellence.

Highlights:

• Led diverse teams of 120+; built high-retention cultures (95% retention).
• Scaled operations across three offices to $1M+ annual revenue.
• Drove measurable efficiency gains through process redesign, policy frameworks, and practical tech enablement.

🌐 Website: https://MichaelEvansColorado.com

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