Mike Sarles

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Mike Sarles is the Statewide Program Coordinator for the Remote Online Initiative and is based in Garfield County. He is an instructor for both the Certified Remote Work Leader and Certified Remote Work Professional courses through Utah State University Extension. The Certified Remote Work Leader course qualifies for SHRM PDCs and HRCI recertification credits and is beneficial for members of PSHRA. With over 20 years of experience in international business, sales, and online marketing, Mike has worked remotely for 18 years, and has managed domestic and international remote teams. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, speaks Mandarin Chinese, and enjoys traveling to Asia. He has a passion for high tech and e-commerce and enjoys mountain biking, scuba diving, camping, swimming, spending time with his kids, cooking, and baking. Mike is also a volunteer firefighter, an elected city council member, and actively participates in various volunteer organizations in his community.