Founder, Entrepreneur, and Business Leader

Michael Bliwas is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with more than 33 years of experience building, growing, and leading successful businesses across the healthcare and medical equipment industries. In 2008, he founded Global Repair Group, where he oversees the company’s financial strategy, cultivates and maintains key manufacturer relationships, and leads the organization’s overall strategic direction.

Prior to founding Global Repair Group, Michael established The Mobility Shop, a durable medical equipment company dedicated to providing mobility solutions to patients nationwide. His commitment to improving access to essential healthcare products has been a consistent theme throughout his entrepreneurial career.

In 1994, Michael founded MCB Hearing, a hearing healthcare company focused on helping patients improve their quality of life through appropriate hearing solutions. In 2001, MCB Hearing merged with Hearing Healthcare Management to form Avada Hearing Centers, which grew into one of the nation’s largest privately owned hearing aid companies.

Beyond his business ventures, Michael is committed to mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement. He is an active member of the Chicago chapter of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization and has served as both a mentor and board member for College Bound Opportunities. He also dedicates time to mentoring local business owners throughout the Chicago area, sharing his experience and insights to help others navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.

A proud alumnus of the University of Denver, Michael has frequently returned to his alma mater as a speaker at its Business Ethics Bootcamp, where he shares his entrepreneurial experience and perspectives on ethical leadership in business.

Throughout his career, Michael has combined entrepreneurial vision, strategic leadership, and a commitment to helping others succeed—building businesses while contributing to the development of future leaders and entrepreneurs.

Partner and Vice President

Sara has over 30 years of success overseeing start-up and mature organizations implementing the operating structures and administrative tools needed to support their business growth objectives.  Sara is currently responsible for the day-to-day management and business operations for Global Repair Group, a national company focusing on the repair, replacement and loaners of assistive devices for airline customers throughout the world.  She oversees all operations management including monthly financial reporting, billing, marketing, payroll, and all human resources functions. Prior to her current position, Sara raised venture capital funding and launched a disability staffing firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado with four additional offices throughout the U.S.

Sara is currently the Chair of the Board of Reading Power, Inc., a two-time mentor for College Bound Opportunities, an active Trustee on the Jewish Women’s Foundation and oversees the Global Repair Group Internship Program.

Director of Operations

Marc joined Global Repair Group in 2016 and serves as its Director of Operations.  He has a background leading teams to success in emergency response customer service, healthcare staffing, and patient advocacy.  At Global Repair Group, he oversees the teams responsible for the resolution of passenger claims, while ensuring that customers receive prompt and compassionate service and communication that aims to exceed expectations at all times.

He is a lifelong Chicago resident and travel enthusiast.