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Mike Viano

2004 Inductee

Biography

As a successful entrepreneur and community volunteer, Mike’s career has centered around the sport of “track and field.”  He was an accomplished NCAA runner at both Valdosta State and Eastern Illinois Universities.  In 1993, Mike built “First to the Finish” into a prosperous multi-million dollar “track and field” mail-order business.  He has shared his prosperity as a volunteer and sponsor in his community.  Mike is a member of the athletic “Hall of Fame” at both Lincoln Land Community College and Eastern Illinois University.