Welcome to the 8th episode of Amplify Clearwater Show, powered by 13th Ave Media! We are very excited to take you on a journey to learn more about all of the incredible businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders. In this episode, we are featuring President and Chief Executive Officer of

Mike Sutton is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties, where he has served since March 2014. As CEO of a $18M nonprofit organization, Mike provides leadership and oversees the continued delivery of the Habitat for Humanity mission of partnering with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing in Pinellas and West Pasco Counties.

Mike is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with experience in the nonprofit sector dating back to 2001. Prior to his role with Habitat Pinellas and West Pasco, he served in leadership and development roles with organizations including Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County and Habitat for Humanity in Bryan/College Station, Texas.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from USF and a Certificate in Fundraising Management through Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy. In 2011, Mike obtained his CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification and was honored as an Up & Comer through the Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2010. In addition to his nonprofit work, Mike is involved in the community through a number of organizations including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Amplify Clearwater where he serves on the board as immediate past chair, Valspar Championship’s Copperhead group, the USF Alumni Association and the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Education Foundation.