Mike Ritzema - President & Founder
With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, management, business planning, financial analysis, software engineering, operations, and decision analysis, Mike has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand entrepreneurs’ businesses and craft the most suitable solutions.
Before founding Superior Trucking Payroll Service, Mike was the CFO of a trucking company with 80 trucks and a thriving brokerage. This experience gave him the perspective that a payroll solution has to make the lives of the office people better. All the solutions he has designed are to benefit everyone. Our company mission is to help trucking families and that includes the company owners, the drivers, and the office.
Fun Fact About Mike:
Baseball holds a special place in Mike’s heart, with his passion for the sport. He eagerly embarks on vacations with the sole purpose of visiting MLB venues he has yet to explore, a quest that has already taken him to 40 stadiums and counting. Among these, Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles reigns his favorite, its iconic presence leaving a mark on his baseball-loving soul.
When asked about his dream job in college, he would have said becoming the radio announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Envisioning himself following in the footsteps of the legendary Vin Scully after his retirement.
In his personal life, Mike is happily married to his beloved Karen, with whom he shares a deep bond and two cherished daughters. Their household is further enlivened by the presence of four feline companions, adding warmth and joy to their family dynamic.
Areas of Expertise:
1. Process Automation
2. Trucking Payroll
3. Trucking Business Consulting
4. Driver Recruiting
Education:
MBA, Grand Valley State University
BA, Accounting, Michigan State University