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About Mike Hawksley

While not born in Richmond, I have lived or worked in Richmond for almost 45 years. It is home. My wife Jessica and I love Madison County and enjoy our neighbors and community very much.

Qualifications

I have a BBA degree ('84) from the EKU College of Business with a major in Computer Information Systems. I later returned to EKU and completed my MBA degree ('91).

Teaching

After receiving my MBA, I taught CIS courses for two years in the Business Program at Union College in Barbourville, KY.

I then moved to the EKU College of Business where I taught for over 27 years.

Classes taught include programming, database, analysis and design, project management, business productivity applications, computer concepts, digital forensic investigations, and Windows forensics analysis.

Areas of experience

I have worked with clients in many industries and areas, including healthcare, manufacturing, quality control, small and medium sized county government, law offices, coal contracting, property taxation, insurance benefits administration, election result tabulation and nation-wide reporting, construction, accounting, human resources, banking, and retail.

Skillset

My work experience has allowed me to develop skills in project management, problem analysis, solution design, budgeting, logistics, inventory control, purchase negotiation, procurement of hardware and software, installation, configuration, documentation, training, troubleshooting, disaster recovery preparation, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and end-user support.

Companies

A few of the companies I've worked with include:

• Bendix HVSG (Frankfort KY)

• GTE Sylvania (Winchester KY)

• United Press International (UPI, Louisville KY)

• and many other local small and medium businesses