Michael Rice rejoined RMC as its Chief Operating Officer in 2009.  Michael has recently transitioned out of that role to lead RMC’s Tax Lien Investment Fund efforts and to oversee RMC’s information technology strategy and operations.

Michael brings 25 years of diverse business experience, including 13 years in commercial real estate. From 1995 through 2004, he served as EVP/COO of FOG Development and its successor, RMC Property Group, having managed FOG’s growth from four individuals to 50 employees with offices in Tampa, Atlanta, Miami and San Juan, PR.  In 2004, he returned to the practice of management consulting, establishing Rice Consulting Solutions, a one-stop consultancy to small business, addressing all areas of business strategy, management and implementation.

Michael has a unique ability to work in the technology area, combining a thorough understanding of systems with the practical application within different business environments. Prior to ‘95, he spent six years working for the human resources and benefits consulting firm of William M. Mercer, Inc. (Mercer Management Consulting), in both New York and Louisville, KY.

After earning a Bachelors Degree in Economics from The University of Michigan, Michael later completed his MBA at NYU’s Stern School of business. Michael is a long-standing member of the board of trustees of Independent Day School-Corbett Campus and serves as marketing committee chair.  He is also a board member of the Tampa Jewish Federation, having served as community fundraising campaign chair for three years.