Michael K. Pearson is an accomplished entrepreneur and civic leader with more than 25 years of experience in the business and nonprofit sectors. He is Principal at Michael K. Pearson Consulting & Manumission Real Estate Holdings, LLC, and a Partner at Iron Stone Real Estate Partners.

A former United States Army Officer and recipient of the Bronze Star for service in the Persian Gulf War, Mr. Pearson went on to create his first company, Union Packaging, in 1999. Based in Yeadon, PA, the company manufactured earth-friendly food service and quick service restaurant (“QSR”) single-use paperboard packaging. He sold the company in 2019 after a successful 20-year tenure. During this time, the company supported job creation for many within the Philadelphia area.

Dedicated to community service, Mr. Pearson serves on the boards of several organizations, including Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), the Philadelphia Art Museum, Philadelphia Zoo, Evident Change, and the Philadelphia Health Management Corporation.

Mr. Pearson has been recognized for numerous awards, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year and the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Outstanding Board Director.