Michael Bontrager is the founder of Chatham Financial, a leading global financial risk management firm. He now leads the Square Roots Collective, a social impact organization focused on community revitalization. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and is a recognized expert in creating purpose-driven, trust-centered business cultures.
Deeply influenced by his Mennonite upbringing, Michael is passionate about integrating faith and work. He channels his entrepreneurial drive into both for-profit and non-profit ventures that aim to have a positive social impact, particularly within his home community of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, where he has lived for over 30 years.
After leaving Wall Street, he started Chatham Financial in his garage, growing it into a global firm with over 700 employees.
Read the full overview →They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.
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