Michael Quartermain is a professor in the School of Business at Conestoga College. Michael spent over thirty-five years in business and consulting in general management, procurement and strategic sourcing.

He holds an honours bachelor of commerce from York University, a master’s of law specializing in dispute resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School, and a master's of peace and conflict studies from the University of Waterloo.

He holds professional designations as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (McGill University), Certified Associate Project Manager (Project Management Institute), Qualified Mediator (Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario),  Chartered Manager (Canadian Institute of Management), Certified Business Management Educator (The Chartered Association of Business Schools), Certified International Negotiator (Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications) and Certified Supply Chain Leader/Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders).

In addition to these certifications, Michael has several other certificates that are part of his ongoing professional development.