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Earlier in his career, he helped found and was Chairman and CEO of Witt/Kieffer. During his career, he worked with Boards of Directors to hire over 400 CEOs for hospitals, academic medical centers and health systems throughout the country. In addition, he placed thousands of healthcare executives into leadership roles.
Mike was a wonderful golfer and Board President of Troon National Golf Club in Scottsdale. He served on the Boards of Children's Memorial Hospital and Palos Community Hospital in Chicago as well as John C. Lincoln Health in Phoenix.
He is survived by his wife, Karlene, sons Jim (Naples, FL) and Phil (New Lenox, IL), daughter-in-law Sherry and Diane, grandchildren Jack, Joe, Alexandra and Danielle.
Private arrangements have been made. Condolences may be sent to: 10751 E. Candlewood Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Memorials may be made to Arizona Humane Society, Attn: Development, 1521 Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041
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Amy Albert
September 11, 2020
Deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. I was an employee at Troon and interacted with Mr. Kieffer frequently with great happiness.
Nancy Ross
October 30, 2019
My sister, Colleen Sidley, and I, are happy and proud that we knew Mike as our cousin. We have fun and loving memories with him from growing up, through now.
A wonderful person ~ I hope and believe that Mike is in the Awesome presence of God Almighty!
Our Love and Affectionate Sympathy to Karlene and Family.
Nancy Ross
August 19, 2019
Mike was an exceptional leader and mentor. He will be missed.
August 18, 2019
Dear Kieffer Family:
You have our deepest condolences.
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Gail Petersen
August 17, 2019
I greatly admired and appreciated Mike as a valued colleague and friend. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Gail Petersen
August 16, 2019
I worked with Mike at Witt Dolan Associates in the early-mid 70's. My sympathese to Jim and Philip. Joan Bourke
Ronald Stancy
August 14, 2019
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