VITA
MIKE CHOLAK
Lecturer
MOLN 352
Department of Business
(262) 595-2648
School of Business & Technology
Email: cholak@uwp.edu
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
MOLN 352
Department of Business
(262) 595-2648
School of Business & Technology
Email: cholak@uwp.edu
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Education
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Marquette University Law School
Juris Doctor, May 2005 -
Marquette University School of Business
Masters of Business Administration, December 1999 -
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting, December 1991
Experience
| 01/06 to Present |
O’Connor, Dumez, Alia, & Mcternan S.C., Kenosha, WI Attorney specializing in business and real estate law. |
| 02/99 to Present |
Cove Realty LLC/Cove Custom Homes LLC, Kenosha, WI Co-owner specializing in the sale and construction of residential housing. Responsible for a staff of 8 professionals. |
| 09/03 to Present |
University of Wisconsin – Parkside, Kenosha, WI Lecturer on the subject of financial accounting and managerial accounting. |
| 2000 – 2001 |
Snap-on Incorporated, Kenosha, WI Manager of Financial Planning responsible for the planning and forecasting of the entire company’s global operations. Responsible for developing and analyzing complex financial models in order to give financial and operational guidance to senior management and outside investment analysts. |
| 1999 – 2000 |
Snap-on Incorporated, Kenosha, WI Manager of Accounting Services responsible for the supervision of over 30 full-time accounting personnel. Responsible for managing and controlling the company’s accounts payable department and cash disbursements in order to improve cash flow. |
| 1998 – 1999 |
Snap-on Incorporated, Kenosha, WI International Financial Analyst responsible for assisting the financial controllers at locations throughout the world in preparing and analyzing their financial data. |
| 1995 – 1997 |
Snap-on Incorporated, Kenosha, WI Senior Internal Auditor responsible for performing complex financial and operational audits related to all aspects of the company’s global operations |
| 1993 – 1995 |
Ernst & Young LLP, Milwaukee, WI Tax Consultant responsible for the review and preparation of individual and corporate state income tax returns. |
| 1991 – 1993 |
Blue Cross & Blue Shield United of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Auditor responsible for conducting complex Medicare compliance financial audits of hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health care agencies. |
Professional Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (Wisconsin)
Professional Memberships
- Member of State Bar of Wisconsin. Member of AICPA and WICPA. Member of Wisconsin Realtors Association and the National Association of Realtors.

