Mike Harris
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Worksighted CEO (A Thrive Company)
Holland, Michigan, United States
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- DFounder & PresidentDesert Lakes CapitalJan 2026 - Current (6 months)The Desert Lakes Capital family office was started to build and invest with purpose for the long term. I lead both our passive investments and the acquisition and growth of our direct operating companies. At Desert Lakes, we hold our entrepreneurial roots close and live by four values: grit, community, courage, and stewardship.
Worksighted CEO (A Thrive Company)ThriveNov 2025 - Current (8 months)Continuing to lead Worksighted forward, now towards a shared vision with Thrive, as we join the top MSP in the United States. Responsible for overseeing a smooth integration process for our people and our customers.- Chief Executive OfficerWorksighted IncApr 2019 - Nov 2025 (6 years 8 months)[Acquired by Thrive 11/25] Casting vision and leading Worksighted to become the premier national brand in the Managed Technology space.
- Board MemberEntrepreneurs OrganizationJan 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 6 months)The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 12,000+ influential business owners with 160 chapters in 50 countries. Founded in 1987, EO is the catalyst that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in business and beyond.
- Co-FounderWorksighted IncSep 2000 - Nov 2025 (25 years 3 months)[Acquired by Thrive 11/25] From humble beginnings in the basement to one of the fastest growing private companies in the country. It's been a tremendous honor to be a part of such an incredible culture.
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- Hope CollegeHope CollegeJan 1997 - Dec 2000 (4 years)
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- 22024 - West Michigan Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForMay 2024
- 22024 - National Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForMay 2024
- 22023 - Finalist Ernst and Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year (MNWO)Jun 2023
- 22023 - West Michigan Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForMay 2023
- 22023 - National Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForMay 2023
- 22022 - Finalist Ernst and Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year (MNWO)Jun 2022
- 22022 - National Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForMay 2022
- 22022 - West Michigan Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForMay 2022
- 22021 - Finalist Ernst and Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year (MNWO)Jun 2021
- B2021 - National Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForBest and Brightest CompaniesMay 2021
- 22021 - West Michigan Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForMay 2021
- 2020 - Inc. 5000Inc MagazineAug 2020Fastest growing private companies in America 2020
- 22020 - West Michigan Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForMay 2020West Michigan's Best and Brightest companies to work for 2020.
- B2019 - National Best and Brightest CompaniesBest and Brightest CompaniesDec 2019Best and Brightest companies to work for in the US.
- 2019 - Inc. 5000Inc MagazineAug 2019Fastest growing private companies in America 2019.
- 22019 - West Michigan 101 Best and Brightest CompaniesMay 2019West Michigan's Best and Brightest companies to work for 2019.
- 22018 - National Best and Brightest CompaniesDec 2018Best and Brightest companies to work for in the US.
- 2018 - Inc. 5000Inc MagazineAug 2018Fastest growing private companies in America 2018.
- B2018 - West Michigan 101 Best and Brightest CompaniesBest and Brightest CompaniesMay 2018West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For 2018
- B2017 - National Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForBest and Brightest CompaniesDec 2017Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the US.
- I2017 - Inc. 5000IncMagazineAug 2017Fastest growing private companies in America 2017.
- B2017 - West Michigan 101 Best and Brightest CompaniesBest and Brightest CompaniesMar 2017Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan 2017.
- B2016 - National Best and Brightest CompaniesBest and Brightest CompaniesDec 2016Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the US
- 2016 - Inc. 5000Inc MagazineAug 2016Fastest growing private companies in America 2016.
- G2016 - 40 Under FortyGrand Rapids Business JournalApr 2016Top 40 business leaders in West Michigan under forty years old.
- B2016 - West Michigan 101 Best and Brightest CompaniesBest and Brightest CompaniesMar 2016101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for in West Michigan
- B2015 - National Best and Brightest CompaniesBest and Brightest CompaniesDec 2015Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the US
- 22015 - Inc. 5000Aug 2015Fastest growing private companies in America 2015.
- 22015 - West Michigan 101 Best and Brightest CompaniesMar 2015101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for in West Michigan
- 2014 - Inc. 5000Inc MagazineAug 2014Fastest growing private companies in America 2014.
- B2014 - West Michigan 101 Best and Brightest CompaniesBest and Brightest CompaniesMar 2014101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for in West Michigan
- 2013 - Inc. 5000Inc MagazineAug 2013Fastest growing private companies in America 2013.
- B2013 - West Michigan 101 Best and Brightest CompaniesBest and Brightest CompaniesMar 20132013 - West Michigan 101 Best and Brightest Companies
- 2012 - Inc. 5000Inc MagazineAug 20122012 Fastest growing private companies in America.
- M2012 - Michigan 50 Companies to WatchMichigan Celebrates Small BusinessMay 2012Michigan's top second stage businesses.
- B2012 - West Michigan 101 Best and Brightest CompaniesBest and Brightest CompaniesMar 2012101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for in West Michigan
- H2011 - Small Business Person of the YearHolland Area Chamber of CommerceOct 2011Recognizes the top small business person in the area.