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Mike, the founder and owner of MXT Associates LLC, began his career in financial services at Ameriprise Financial in 1999. Over a decade, he held various positions at their headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, gaining extensive knowledge in brokerage, insurance, clearing, and other areas. In 2010, Mike resigned and established his own recruiting firm, seeking greater flexibility in his schedule after becoming the guardian of his nephew.
In his personal life, Michael values spending quality time with family and friends. He particularly enjoys swimming, attending performances at the Guthrie Theatre, and watching the Minnesota Twins play baseball. Additionally, he dedicates much of his free time to playing tennis and leading several teams, as tennis is one of his greatest passions. During the summer, he organizes tennis tournaments at various venues throughout the Twin Cities.
Courtney became a part of MXT Associates in April 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience in Operations Management across diverse sectors. She has crafted operational and compliance policies for a range of businesses, from startups to large online retailers, and has held the position of Compliance Officer at a National Bank in South Dakota. Courtney earned her degree in Education from the University of Minnesota.
Originally from Detroit, MI, Courtney grew up in the Twin Cities. She met her husband in St. Paul, MN, and together they have two adult sons and four grandchildren.
In her leisure time, she enjoys photography, crafting, and taking her grandchildren boating on the beautiful lakes of Minnesota and Wisconsin. For many years, Courtney has led her city’s youth and high school football booster program, often spending fall afternoons on the sidelines with her camera. Capturing moments for various sports websites and social media platforms is one of her greatest joys.
Sean joined MXT Associates in September 2026. He brings a people-first approach, strong leadership instincts, and a commitment to building meaningful professional relationships to his role. With more than 12 years of experience across a variety of industries and a background in team training, customer service, and problem-solving, he combines clear communication with a results-oriented mindset. At MXT Associates, Sean helps drive recruiting operations by overseeing outreach and follow-up, identifying prospects, coordinating phone meetings, and maintaining accurate candidate and client records. His organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to build rapport support an efficient recruiting process and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.
Sean’s career in aviation gave him the chance to explore many parts of the country, but he’s happy to have put down roots in Minnesota and found a place to call home. Outside of work, he enjoys playing in a volleyball league, hosting game nights with friends, and welcoming anyone willing to challenge him to a friendly game of chess. Originally from Grand Rapids, MI, Sean holds a degree in Communications and Media Studies from Western Michigan University.