Michael Coleman Biography and Net Worth

Michael B. Coleman joined Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in May 2018. Mr. Coleman is an attorney and since 2016 has served as a partner with Ice Miller LLP, practicing in the area of government and public affairs and serving as director of the firm’s business and government strategies. From 2000 to 2015 Mr. Coleman served as Mayor of Columbus, Ohio, the 15th largest city in the United States. Mr. Coleman was the longest-serving mayor in Columbus history and the longest-serving incumbent African-American mayor among major U.S. cities. As Mayor, Mr. Coleman led a city of 825,000 residents and 9,000 employees and was responsible for managing all financial, budgetary and economic development matters and sourcing of private investments in support of urban development initiatives. Prior to serving as Mayor, Mr. Coleman was a partner with the law firm of Schottenstein Zox & Dunn LLP, which combined with Ice Miller in 2012. As an attorney, Mr. Coleman offered legal guidance to regional businesses and real estate developers in key areas, including business law, zoning and securities law. Mr. Coleman also served as City Council President for the City of Columbus, Ohio from 1997 to 1999 and as a member of City Council from 1992 to 1999. Early in his career, Mr. Coleman was an Assistant Attorney General for the state of Ohio. Mr. Coleman earned his law degree from the University of Dayton Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati.