Mike Gaither

Mike Gaither has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain operations. Mike is currently the Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Clarke, a position they have held since 2019. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Operations at Fuchs Lubricants Co. from 2014 to 2018, overseeing operations in seven plants across four sites. Before that, Mike worked at NB Coatings where they held various roles including Director of Supply Chain and Purchasing, Director of Operations, and Plant Manager. Mike also worked at Rohm and Haas as the Resin and Dispersion Manager and at Morton Automotive Coatings as a Process Engineer. Throughout their career, Mike has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and cost-saving initiatives.

Mike Gaither completed their education at two institutions. Mike earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they studied from 1990 to 1994. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Operations Management at the DePaul Driehaus College of Business from 1998 to 2001.