Michael J.“Mick” Ryan
Founder and President
MickFix™
I bring systems experience, research, teaching and practical judgment to the same piece of work. I want to understand what the decision requires, what the evidence supports and what will have to happen next.
“Big decisions don’t always come with a big staff or a big budget and the exposure is the same. That’s where I come in.”
- Abilene, Kansas
- Home base for work with individuals and small organizations.
- Security administration
- Master’s degree, with a background in systems and practical operations.
- Formal mediation training
- Completed training in working through questions, interests and understanding.
Research. Judgment. Practical support.
I work through the decision with the client, follow the material claims back to their sources and compare the options on the same terms. Then I put my recommendation and reasoning in writing.
I provide support as much as research. I help clients work through difficult information, forms and next steps within the agreed scope. I bring my experience and ideas, and I learn from the people who know the situation. The client keeps the decision.
- 1990s
Churchill Downs
Managed pari-mutuel wagering systems at Churchill Downs.
- 2026
Kentucky Derby
Coached tellers at the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
- Today
Kansas organizations
Writes grants and AI use policies for Kansas organizations, and personally leads each Decision Preflight.
Truth before narrative.
The path less traveled, only after looking at all the paths.
A good transaction does not require one side to lose for the other side to win.
Fall 2026
MickFix™ was selected for Kansas State University's Fall 2026 Accelerator Idea Track.
November 12, 2026
I am scheduled to present at the Heartland AI Symposium at K-State. View the public agenda.
These references describe participation and do not imply institutional endorsement.
MickFix™ Academy, in development
Think Before You Reach for AI.
MickFix™ Academy is being developed for people of all ages and organizations. Its initial focus is older skilled adults who want to connect their experience with newer digital and AI tools. Live 60-minute and 90-minute sessions will be led by Mick.
Explore the Academy- Legal entity
- Empower Just For Today, Inc., a Kansas corporation founded in 2025, doing business as MickFix™.
- Location
- Abilene, Kansas 67410
Tell me where you’re stuck. I’ll tell you honestly where I think I can help.
A request is free and does not start an engagement.