Champions for Children: Mike Tigani and April Ullrich

Mike has been the Director of Marketing at King & Prince Seafood for the past 14 years. He moved to the Golden Isles with his wife, Lori, in 2011, where they are raising their daughter, Caitlin. With a unique educational background, Mik earned his MBA with a focus in Marketing from Xavier University in Cincinnati and holds a BS and MS in Food Science from the University of Delaware. He has also taught marketing classes for the past 12 years at the College of Coastal Georgia, helping to inspire future leaders. In his spare time, Mike enjoys running, with goals of completing 25 Boston Marathons and running a marathon in all 50 states.

April is an accomplished human resources professional with over 25 years of experience driving strategic HR initiatives in manufacturing environments. She has a proven track record of success in automating and streamlining HR processes, with a passion for staying up to date on the industry’s best practices.

Some of her notable achievements include successfully implementing automation solutions to enhance HR efficiency and accuracy, streamlining HR processes to improve productivity and employee experience, and providing strategic HR leadership as HR Manager at King & Prince Seafood, a leading manufacturer in Brunswick, GA.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from Clark University, a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, and Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certifications.Formerly, she served on the Board of Directors for Technical High School and participated in several advisory committees for technical high schools, supporting the development of future workforce talent in manufacturing.

As a lifelong learner, she believes in continually updating her knowledge and skills to stay ahead of the curve in HR. She is dedicated to leveraging her expertise to drive business success and support the growth and development of employees.