Wayne Breitbarth is co-owner and co-president of M&M Office Interiors in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to his involvement in the office furniture business, he spent nearly twenty years in the automotive industry. He received his BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and his MBA from Marquette University. Wayne is also a Certified Public Accountant and spent the early years of his career as an auditor and small business consultant with Arthur Andersen & Co.
Throughout his career, Wayne has been involved with a number of philanthropic organizations including serving on the board of directors for Make A Difference-Wisconsin and Community Warehouse, a nonprofit organization that serves the Milwaukee community by providing affordable home and facility improvement materials. He is a member of the Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Accounting Careers Advisory Board and has served as a youth leader and teacher at Eastbrook Church in Milwaukee.
Wayne’s work with urban youth has been applauded by the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and he proudly accepted the 2009 WICPA Public Service Award.
Wayne began moonlighting as a LinkedIn trainer in early 2009 and has now led seminars for over 10,000 business professionals. He has inspired audiences both locally, at many of Milwaukee’s most prominent companies and organizations, and nationally, at conventions, industry association events, and corporate training sessions. Wayne’s diverse business experience, pragmatic teaching style, and infectious sense of humor have earned him the praise of the press and the distinction of being referred to as the “LinkedIn Guru.” His book, “The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick-Start Your Business, Brand and Job Search,” published by the Greenleaf Book Group, will be available in book stores in March 2011.
Wayne resides in Mequon, Wisconsin with his wife of 30 years. They have three daughters.