Michael Wellensiek
Title: Senior Account Manager & Trainer/Coach
With Graystone since: 2024
Years in the profession: 32
Role at Graystone: Michael role at Graystone is primarily in account management. Leaning on his many years of experience in funeral service, he will serve as a coach — guiding and holding accountable his teams towards shared success.
Passion for the Work: Michael is passionate about developing leaders, growing teams through personal and professional growth, and helping Graystone clients develop breakthrough ideas, adapting to the ever changing environment of funeral service.
Michael excels at building positive and productive teams through coaching and mentoring, with the key goal of developing professionals who are committed to serving others.
Prior to Graystone: Holding a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wayne State College and an associate’s degree in Mortuary Science from Kansas City Kansas Community, Michael is licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in multiple states.
During his twenty plus years of experience in the Colorado and North America, Michael held numerous titles, including: Location Manager, General Manager, Vice President of Operations and Area Vice President of Operations. From large independent organizations to corporate organizations in metropolitan areas to small independent funeral homes, Michael’s experience is wide ranging. He is well equipped to help with strategic and tactical decisions in all facets of the funeral industry.