Mike Simek

Mike Simek is the Founder and President of Volition Consulting Group, where he serves as a Fractional Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, helping CEOs and executive teams accelerate growth through strategic planning, business development, organizational transformation, and executive advisory services. He also owns UNITS Moving & Portable Storage of Indianapolis, one of Central Indiana’s highest-rated portable storage companies.

A retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, Mike brings more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning military service, the Department of Defense, global aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and private enterprise.

Today, Mike advises small businesses on strategy, government engagement, operational execution, and growth, helping leaders build sustainable organizations and create long-term enterprise value. His experience spans enterprise strategy, business development, organizational transformation, complex program recovery, and executive leadership across both public and private sectors.

Mike is passionate about developing leaders and helping mission-driven organizations achieve meaningful, lasting impact. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Michigan, an MBA with Distinction from Lawrence Technological University, has completed executive education in Strategic Management through the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Mike and his wife, Jamie, live in Central Indiana and are the proud parents of two adult children.

The Catalyst Effect resonates with me because it embodies the same leadership traits and principles that shaped me as a Marine Corps officer. It reminds us that leadership isn’t defined by position or authority—it’s defined by character, service, and the positive impact we have on others. Those principles transcend every profession and provide a timeless framework for helping people and organizations reach their full potential.