Michael Miles
Founder at The Operand Group II LLC
Profile
Michael Miles is a veteran of search fund investments since 2009.
He has served as a board member and trusted advisor for many search fund-backed enterprises, including successful outcomes with Innflux, Workplace Answers, and Caravel Autism.
In 2016, Michael co-founded The Operand Group to exclusively invest in Search Fund businesses.
Michael also has 25+ years of experience building, growing and operating recruiting businesses.
In 1988, Michael founded SeatonCorp, a leading provider of recruiting, vendor-on-premise staffing and end-to-end supplier management solutions for strategic users of contingent labor.
In 2014, Michael and his investor group sold SeatonCorp to True Blue (NYSE: TBI).
Under Michael’s leadership, SeatonCorp grew from a staff of two to one of Crain’s “Largest Privately Held Companies” in Chicago, with more than 2,500 employees.
SeatonCorp achieved consistent, organic growth resulting in a 20%+ compounded annual growth rate over a 25-year period, earning more than $700 million in revenue during 2014.
Michael has been recognized with several awards including: the Staffing Industry Analysts’ Peter Yessne Workforce Innovator Award, a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® program, and is listed on The Staffing 100 (the 100 most influential people in the staffing industry).
In 2012, Michael founded INCubatoredu (non-profit), a national program teaching high school students how to start a business.
Michael is a Board member at Servnet Telecomunicaciones, Explora Biolabs, Paragon Legal Staffing, Lorman Education Services, EmployBridge, Insertech and Penn Foster.
He is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago and earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University.
Michael Miles active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Workplace Answers LLC
 Workplace Answers LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Workplace Answers LLC provides industry-specific compliance solutions for enterprise, higher education, and government organizations. It develops interactive online training resources for workforce education, including diversity, safety and discrimination, and harassment prevention. The firm serves a variety of industries including technology, retail, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare and pharmacy, government, and non-profit organizations. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-31 |
Innflux LLC
 Innflux LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Founded in 2003, Innflux is headquartered in downtown Chicago and has satellite offices. They pride their selves in providing excellent service through intelligently designed systems backed by quality, proactive support. They use the most reliable technology available to deliver the best guest Internet experience. Innflux views its clients as partners, or co-operators, who share the common goal of HSIA excellence manifested into an amazing guest experience | Director/Board Member | - |
The Operand Group II LLC
 The Operand Group II LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Operand Group II LLC (The Operand Group II) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Michael Miles and Carlos Saez. The firm is headquartered in Barrington, Illinois. | Founder | 2015-12-31 |
| Uncharted Learning | Founder | 2012-08-31 |
Lorman Business Center LLC
 Lorman Business Center LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lorman Business Center LLC, founded in 1987, is a leading provider of online training and continuing education for professionals and organizations. The company is based in Eau Claire, WI and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers on-demand programs, live webinars, corporate training, seminars, and online training courses to help individuals improve their effectiveness, stay in compliance, renew certifications, and enhance professional skills. Lorman also develops custom on-site and virtual training tailored to business needs. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Miles
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Seaton Corp.
 Seaton Corp. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Seaton Corp. offers staffing and recruiting services. It operates through PeopleScout, StudentScout and Staff Management, and SMX. The company was founded by Michael Miles and Hugh Farrington in 1988 and it is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Founder | 2015-06-30 |
New Media Learning LLC
 New Media Learning LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services New Media Learning, LLC sells web based employee training software products. The company offers enterprise-wide online training programs to employers to meet all their employee training needs. The company was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Napa, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2013-07-09 |
EmployBridge LLC
 EmployBridge LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services EmployBridge LLC engages in the provision of staffing and workforce management services. Its services include recruiting and screening, payroll, time and attendance management, on-site supervision, proactive safety programs, and specialty staffing solutions. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-11-21 |
Addison Professional Financial Search LLC
 Addison Professional Financial Search LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Addison Professional Financial Search LLC provides professional staffing and search services. It specializes in contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire staffing and recruiting solutions. The company was founded by Jay Houston and Joel M. Katz in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Chairman | - |
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Training of Michael Miles
| Arizona State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Lake Capital Management LLC
 Lake Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance 5AM Venture Management LLC is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2002 by Terry M. Graunke and Paul G. Yovovich. 5AM Venture Management LLC is headquartered in Chicago. | Finance |
Seaton Corp.
Seaton Corp. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Seaton Corp. offers staffing and recruiting services. It operates through PeopleScout, StudentScout and Staff Management, and SMX. The company was founded by Michael Miles and Hugh Farrington in 1988 and it is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
EmployBridge LLC
EmployBridge LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services EmployBridge LLC engages in the provision of staffing and workforce management services. Its services include recruiting and screening, payroll, time and attendance management, on-site supervision, proactive safety programs, and specialty staffing solutions. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
Addison Professional Financial Search LLC
Addison Professional Financial Search LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Addison Professional Financial Search LLC provides professional staffing and search services. It specializes in contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire staffing and recruiting solutions. The company was founded by Jay Houston and Joel M. Katz in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
New Media Learning LLC
New Media Learning LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services New Media Learning, LLC sells web based employee training software products. The company offers enterprise-wide online training programs to employers to meet all their employee training needs. The company was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Napa, CA. | Technology Services |
Workplace Answers LLC
Workplace Answers LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Workplace Answers LLC provides industry-specific compliance solutions for enterprise, higher education, and government organizations. It develops interactive online training resources for workforce education, including diversity, safety and discrimination, and harassment prevention. The firm serves a variety of industries including technology, retail, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare and pharmacy, government, and non-profit organizations. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Technology Services |
Mammoth Equity Partners LLC
 Mammoth Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mammoth Equity Partners LLC (Mammoth Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Andrew Brown and Alex Dodd. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Innflux LLC
Innflux LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Founded in 2003, Innflux is headquartered in downtown Chicago and has satellite offices. They pride their selves in providing excellent service through intelligently designed systems backed by quality, proactive support. They use the most reliable technology available to deliver the best guest Internet experience. Innflux views its clients as partners, or co-operators, who share the common goal of HSIA excellence manifested into an amazing guest experience | Technology Services |
The Operand Group II LLC
The Operand Group II LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Operand Group II LLC (The Operand Group II) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Michael Miles and Carlos Saez. The firm is headquartered in Barrington, Illinois. | Finance |
| Uncharted Learning | |
Lorman Business Center LLC
Lorman Business Center LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lorman Business Center LLC, founded in 1987, is a leading provider of online training and continuing education for professionals and organizations. The company is based in Eau Claire, WI and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers on-demand programs, live webinars, corporate training, seminars, and online training courses to help individuals improve their effectiveness, stay in compliance, renew certifications, and enhance professional skills. Lorman also develops custom on-site and virtual training tailored to business needs. | Commercial Services |
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