Brandon
Bautista

In addition to being an incredible supervisor, Brandon is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. He approaches every situation with empathic listening, creative problem-solving, light-hearted humor, and deep integrity. He has served as a cornerstone of our company’s culture with personal, humanizing relationships extending across departments that consistently break down siloed ways of thinking. In addition to this, he is a masterful marketing professional with attention to detail, quality output, and creative flair. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say: Brandon is the real deal, and I’m beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from him personally and professionally during my tenure at Michigan Virtual. Thank you, Brandon! 🙏

Nikki Herta

Writer / Editor / Marketing Professional · Reported to Brandon directly

Brandon is an incredible asset to any organization. I had the privilege of working alongside him for many years and consistently valued his ability to collaborate across departments, listen thoughtfully before offering solutions, and approach challenges with creativity and purpose. His strong follow-through, clear communication, and genuine leadership set him apart. Although we were not in the same department, Brandon was always someone I appreciated working with because of his friendly demeanor and the care and intention he brought to every project.

Melissa Graeser

Research & Innovation Manager · Senior colleague