Name
Michael Siemans
Company/Organization
Whirlpool Corporation
What Does Your Company/Organization Do?
Whirlpool is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
Age
31
Accomplishments
My greatest accomplishment is being Ford’s dad and Gianna’s husband. Outside of home, I am very proud of multiple Winner’s Circle recognitions within Whirlpool.
What else do you hope to accomplish by the age of 40?
I plan to grow my family, obtain an MBA, expand our rental property business, and strive to reach a Director level position at Whirlpool.
Education
BSBA in Hospitality Management from Central Michigan University
What Town Do You Reside In?
Stevensville
Where were you born?
Saint Joseph
What was your first job?
Busboy at The Mansion Grille
Best advice you ever got?
“Don’t be afraid to be afraid” – Sometimes the best way to grow is to get uncomfortable
Who inspires you most?
My dad has always inspired me, he continues to lead by example as someone who loves his family, works hard, and always tries to do the right thing.
That one thing about you we’d be most surprised to learn.
I am very excited to coach my niece, Charlotte’s, soccer team this fall!
What do you love to do in your downtime?
I enjoy volunteering for the Blossomtime Festival and frequenting local small businesses with my wife, Gianna, and our son, Ford.
What book are you reading now?
The Art of War
Volunteer activity you love the most.
I enjoy supporting the Blossomtime Festival in many different capacities- supporting the organization in developing the future of our area is incredibly rewarding. I also enjoy supporting the United Way’s Rake-a-Difference campaign, this has been a great opportunity to get to know co-workers within Whirlpool while giving back to our community.
What motivates you to give back to your community?
Seeing continued growth and development within our community motivates me to give back. It is incredibly rewarding to recognize evolution and expansion due to many contributions over time.
What Superpower would you most love to have? (for example, the ability to fly or to be invisible, or incredible strength, etc)
I wish I could slow down time to be able to get more done every day. Could you imagine spending more time with family or even getting out to the golf course more often?!
What would you like to leave behind as your legacy once you are gone?
I hope I am someday remembered as someone who loves his family, works hard, gives back to our community, and was a great friend.
What does the honor of being named to the 40 Under 40 most mean to you?
Our community is filled with so many talented individuals, to be considered for this list is a privilege and an honor. Showing up to work and volunteering both are fun, exciting, and bring me joy. To be honored for doing things I love to do is humbling and rewarding. I am thankful to the committee for selecting me to the 40 under 40 class of 2023!
