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Michael Michalisin is an Instructor of Business at Midway University, bringing over 25 years of professional experience in finance and investment management to his academic role. He is affiliated with the College of Business, Department of Business, where he contributes practical insights into financial markets, corporate valuation, and investment strategies.
Education:
- B.S. in Finance, Operations & Strategic Management, Boston College
- MBA in Business Administration - Finance, University of Maryland
Mr. Michalisin specializes in finance and investment fields, with deep expertise in portfolio management, asset management, valuation, and fundamental analysis of companies and industries. His career spans leadership roles in investment firms, including as Managing Partner at Timberfence Capital Partners and portfolio manager at MacKay Shields LLC, managing over $5 billion in assets. He has also been deeply involved in the equine industry, running breeding and racing operations and structuring private investment vehicles in that sector.
While no recent publications are listed, his professional focus reflects a strong orientation toward applied finance, capital markets, and private business advisory.
Professional Recognition:
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), since 1997
Mr. Michalisin has advised private businesses on capital structure and investment strategy throughout his career, though no formal student advisees or research grants are mentioned. His industry involvement includes being Chairman of the Woodford County Economic Development Authority and Treasurer of the equine adoption charity Makers Mark Secretariat Center. He is actively engaged in both economic development and equine-related philanthropy.
His current professional activities include serving as Managing Partner of LivFlora, LLC, an agricultural and equine investment entity, demonstrating ongoing leadership in niche investment markets.
