Mike Storey

· Walton Area Chamber

 Chairman of the Board 2024

· Walton County Person of the Year Award 2021

· Recipient of Army Commendation Medal

· Army Accommodation Medal for Outstanding Service in Combat (Babel Province, Iraq)

· Army Accommodation Medal for Outstanding Service in Garrison (Camp Casey, Korea)

· Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star

· Army Achievement Medals (3rd Award)

· National Defense Service Medal

· Korean Service Medal

· Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

· Army Service Ribbon

· Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award)

· Top Ranked Bradley Gunner in Company, Korea 

· 2nd Ranked Bradley Gunner in Battalion, Korea 

· Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) 

After spending his foundational years on the Emerald Coast, Mike spread his wings at Florida State University. Mike then displayed the ultimate commitment to his country, serving as an infantryman in the United States Army while in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In the professional realm, Mike’s prowess lies in orchestrating high-level Business-to-Business transactions, a testament to his career as a Business Development Advisor. His unparalleled professional understanding of the local markets, combined with his innate salesmanship and networking skill, positions him as a linchpin in the industry.

· Licensed Escrow Officer

· Licensed Broker Associate

· Notary Public, Florida, valid until 2025

· Secret Security Clearance 2008-2013

· 11B Infantryman

· E4 Specialist United States Army

· Fire Team Leader

· Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station (C.R.O.W.S.) Qualification

· CLS Combat Lifesaver Qualification 

· Bradley Driver Qualification

· MRAP Driver Qualification

· Humvee Driver Qualifications

· Automatic Rifleman Qualification

University of West Florida

B.S. Business Administration, 2015

Minor in Management, 2015

United States Army

Infantryman  11B OSUT, 2008

Combat Life Saver CLS, 2008

  · Business Development 

· B2B Networking

· Facilitation of Strategic Partnerships

· Local Market Expertise

· Market Diversification

· Market Outreach

· Community Relations

· Project Procurement

· Project Management

· Client Management

· High Level Transactions

· Long Term Strategic Planning

· Compliance and Regulatory Adherence

· Principled Negotiations

· Contract Negotiations

· Vendor Negotiations

· B2B Negotiations

· Team Negotiations  

· Integrative Negotiations  

· Distributive Negotiations

· Cross Functional Team Leadership

· Operational Sustainability

· Long Term Operational Strategy

· Reciprocity Strategy 

· Interpersonal Management

· Career Coaching

  · 11 Bravo Infantry Team Leader 

· E4 Specialist

· Operation Iraqi Freedom Campaign

· Babel Province, Iraq

· Operation New Dawn Campaign

· Camp Casey, Korea

· Secret Security Clearance 2008-2013

· Responsible for facilitation and activation of daily rotating guard schedules

· Lead MRAP/ Humvee driver - Babel Province, Iraq

· Responsible for active encryption of radio communications

· Proficient with Thermal Imaging Optics

· Responsible for maintaining perimeter security

· Responsible for QA Management of Heavy Weaponry 

· Responsible for QA Management of Fleet Vehicles – 10 Level

· Responsible for monthly interpersonal counseling

· Responsible for the mediation of team member disputes

· Responsible for assignment of Fire Team Positions

· Recipient of Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)

· Founder of Central Panhandle Networking, 2023

· President of Business Builders, BNI 2022

· VP of Destin Business Builders, BNI 2018

· Walton Area Chamber 

Chairman of the Board 2024

· Walton Area Chamber Incoming Chairman of the Board 2023

· Walton Area Chamber VP of Membership 2022

· Walton Area Chamber Ambassador 2017-2021

· Walton County Military Affairs Committee

Licensed Broker Associate 

2016 - Current