Mike Kolp
Full Name
Mike Kolp
Title
Associate Principal
Organization
Vizient, Inc.
Speaker Bio

Mike Kolp is Associate Principal in Capital Equipment Solutions. In this leadership role, he is responsible for Data/Analytics, Capital Asset Management and Strategic Sourcing.

Mike joined Vizient in August of 2011 to manage Supply Analytics team supporting Vizient’s aggergation groups.

Kolp has a diverse background that includes management experience in Healthcare, Communications, Marketing, and Construction industries spanning over 25 years. Throughout his thirteen-year tenure at Vizient he has served in numerous capacities. He began as a data analytics manager, where he led the strategy and operational direction of the supply network analytics team to support $10 billion in spend. To gain further insight into the company’s inner workings, he moved into the role of portfolio executive.  Within this role, he gained experience and extensive knowledge in multiple business units, including support services, purchase services & imagining, and capital & facilities.

In 2019, Kolp was promoted to lead Vizient’s facilities, capital and construction program, based on his operational efficiencies, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, and ability to view things with a very creative spirit.  Within a five year span the portfolio grew from $830 million to $2.2 billion in spend.

Prior to joining the company, Mike was responsible for sales and operations for Clear Channel’s southwest region. In addition, he owned a residential custom home business in the Dallas-Ft Worth area.

Kolp holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Business Management, Consumer Behavior, Market Research, and Market Strategy from The University of Texas at Arlington.