MICHAEL CORCORAN

FOUNDING PARTNER & CEO, CORCORAN PARTNERS, LAND O’LAKES

Corcoran and his wife, Jessie, met while working on separate political campaigns in 1992 and together founded Cocoran Partners in 2001. With its team of 16, the full-service government relations and public affairs firm represents clients before every level of government. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, professional sports franchises, state universities, small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

EDUCATION: St. Leo College (BA)

FIRST JOB: In high school, I built swimming pools so I could afford my first car.

DREAM ALTERNATE CAREER: To be a professional athlete … but I quickly learned that I didn’t have the talent that’s required. Genuinely, I love my work and wouldn’t choose to do anything else.

PASSIONS: Watching our children grow, traveling the state and country for sporting events, laughing and living together as a family are our hobby and truly the most amazing, wonderful and rewarding experiences.