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Michael O'Keefe

Energizer · DISC type I
Managing Partner - Business at Greenlight Optics
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Michael is the co-founder and Managing Partner at Greenlight Optics, bringing over 20 years of experience in optical systems manufacturing and business management. He holds a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Xavier University, with deep expertise in plastic optics, projection displays, and LED illumination.

While his public profile is focused on his professional achievements, his educational and business roots are firmly planted in Ohio, suggesting a strong connection to the local community and institutions.

He was one of the founders of the Mobile Projection Engine business at 3M, managing the program from conception to full commercialization.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner - Business
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Full Of Energy
Imaginative
Big Picture Person

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Polymer Optics
He recently presented a webinar on solving complex design and manufacturing challenges with polymer optics, a core focus of his company.
Projection Systems
Possesses advanced expertise in projection displays and previously led 3M's Mobile Projection business from its initial concept to a full commercial launch.
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Career

Work history

3-2009
Managing Partner - Business
Greenlight Optics
1-2002 - 3-2009
Marketing Manager
3M
1998 - 2002
Business Development Manager
Corning Precision Lens
9-1994 - 1-1998
Quality Engineer
US Precision Lens
In the press

Media appearances

Management Team - Greenlight Optics. Featured in Greenlight Optics (Company Website)
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Education
1996 - 1999
MBA
Xavier University - Williams College of Business
1988 - 1993
BS
The Ohio State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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