Michael Lenhart comes to Preference with experience in recruiting, production, and manufacturing both in a staffing capacity and corporate setting. Prior to his professional career, Michael honorably served in the U.S. Navy for five years as a Signalman and Advanced Shipboard Firefighter. During his service he achieved the designation of Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. From rock picking and working in a production setting to now working on our industrial team, Michael’s work ethic does not go unnoticed. His positive outlook and fun personality keeps our team light-hearted during difficult times and always connected. Michael brings an innovative mindset that challenges us to seek out new tactics and recruiting skills. The Preference core value that represents his personality most is, Genuine. From Michael’s empathetic personality to his drive to help support both our clients and candidates, everyone who meets him can tell he truly cares. He said he was driven to our team because we have a “reputation for being a company that puts their people first.” Michael embodies that statement just as the rest of us.
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Family Life:
The Lenhart family is made up of Michael and his wife Jamie along with their three children; Hannah, Austin and Olivia. His wife Jamie runs a licensed daycare from their home in Dilworth while also running a photography business together at The Studio at Six Seventy located in the Sanctuary Events Center. They all enjoy volunteering with Churches United and serving a meal once a month.
Advice for your 12 year old self:
“Don’t worry about other people’s opinions. Stay true to yourself and be confident in who you are.”
“Failures are part of life. If you don’t fail, you won’t learn, and you’ll never change.”
Favorite movie you are ashamed to admit you love:
Leap!
