Michels (born August 7, 1962) is an American businessman from Brownsville, Wisconsin.
He co-owns and co-manages Michels Corporation, a family-owned and operated construction company, the largest in Wisconsin.
Michels was the 2004 Republican nominee for U.S.
Senate from Wisconsin, running against the incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold.
Michels lost in the general election to Feingold; 55% to 44%.