Meet Mike Nova
Bio
Mike Novakoski is the President and CEO of EV Construction and EV Group, leading firms in construction and staffing based in Holland, Michigan. With over 35 years of experience, Mike is renowned for cultivating award-winning workplace cultures and championing employee-centric leadership. EV Construction has become an award-winning company known for its innovative “Built Around People” culture.
Mike is also a founding partner of Become Unmistakable, and the author of Right Brain Justified, Become Unmistakable and Unmistakably Elzinga & Volkers. His transformation of EV became the foundation for the BU methodology that has revolutionized organization culture across industries. As a Harvard Business School alumnus and active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Mike is a sought-after speaker on leadership, innovation, and organizational culture.
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Mike as a Speaker
Drawing from 35+ years of experience as a businessman and entrepreneur, Mike Novakoski uses dynamic storytelling to excite and engage audiences around the topics of right-brained business transformation and employee-centric company culture.
Achievements, Affiliations & Accolades
Author of three books:
- “Right-Brain Justified: Scaling Cultures Through Unmistakable Leaders”
- “Become Unmistakable: Start the Journey from Commodity to Oddity”
- “Unmistakably Elzinga & Volkers: 70 Years of People, Projects and Passion.”
4x Winner of Crain’s West Michigan 200 Most Influential Leaders
18x Consecutive Years as a Best & Brightest Company to Work For in West Michigan, 12x as an elite award recipient
14x Consecutive Years as a National Best & Brightest Company to Work For, 3x as an elite award recipient
3x Winner of the Michigan Contractor of the Year award through ASAM
Harvard Business School | OPM Graduate 2020
New North Center | Innovation Management Certification
Grand Valley State University, Michigan | MBA in Finance
Ferris State University, Michigan | BS in Construction Management
Young President Organization (YPO) | International Committee Member & West Michigan Chapter Member
YPO 2010-2011 Life Long Leadership Regional Education Award
Graduate of Leadership Connect Chamber of Commerce Programs in Grand Rapids, Holland, Grand Haven and West Michigan
