Our Founder

Dr. Michael Maas’ journey from a small-town upbringing to the visionary founder of MAAS Companies is a testament to resilience, foresight, and passion. His early life in Minnesota was marked with hard work, academic excellence, and fulfilment of leadership roles across multiple teams and organizations. These formative years set the stage for a career that would redefine program management in the educational sector.

After a distinguished tenure in academia, Mike identified a significant gap in the industry: the need for specialized program management to navigate the complexities of educational projects. Seizing this opportunity, he founded MAAS Companies in 1987, driven by a vision to fill this void and offer unparalleled expertise in this niche.

Under Dr. Maas’ leadership, MAAS Companies became a trailblazer, integrating program management as a core aspect of its services. This approach not only positioned the company as a leader in the field but also embedded a culture of innovation and excellence. Mike built the Company on long-standing relationships that he built throughout the course of his career. His reputation, quality of service and commitment to his clients was the foundation upon which he built MAAS.

Today, MAAS Companies continues to honor Dr. Maas’ legacy, with his vision in program management and unwavering values woven into every aspect of its operations. His belief in valuing relationships and leveraging the power of collaboration led to the transformation of Maas Companies into an employee-owned company. MAAS’ employee owners ensure that his values of innovation, integrity, perseverance, and excellence live on. In every project we undertake, Mike's spirit guides us, inspiring us to push boundaries and continue his legacy of making a meaningful impact in the world of education.