Michael Boler is the Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder, and Director of Bridges Training Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Midlothian, Texas, serving individuals with disabilities across North Texas. With over 28 years of experience in finance and banking, Michael has held numerous senior-level positions with banks across the nation. He continues to collaborate as a consultant with federal banking regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and corrective actions are executed within the banking community.
At Bridges Training Foundation, Michael oversees operations and strategic initiatives that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded its services to include vocational training, social development programs, and waiver program management. Bridges holds contracts with Texas IDD agencies, such as the Texas Workforce Commission, Health and Human Services, and Texas Medicare, allowing the foundation to impact over 1,950 individuals since its inception in 2012.
Michael is committed to fostering community engagement and inclusion, collaborating with 60+ local agencies, school districts, and the aforementioned state agencies. Alongside his wife, MeLissa Boler, CEO, Michael continues to work tirelessly to create opportunities that enhance the lives of those they serve. He is a father of five children and four grandchildren and has lived in Midlothian, TX, since 2016.
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This presentation explores the mission, impact, and urgent necessity of the Bridges Training Foundation — a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across North Texas. By addressing the critical service gaps in Texas, including a 22-year Medicaid waiver waitlist, the presentation highlights how Bridges offers individualized life skills training, vocational support, and inclusive community programs like the Clubhouse.
With over 1,955 lives impacted and a commitment to meeting each person where they are, this session demonstrates how compassion, structure, and purpose can reshape futures.
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