Mickey Coffino

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Mickey Coffino
CitizenshipAmerican
EducationUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte
OccupationBusinessperson
Website mickeycoffino.com

Mickey Coffino is an American serial entrepreneur, workforce development advocate, and founder of multiple businesses. [1]

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Early life and education

Coffino was raised in Michigan. She completed a Master's Program in advanced cosmetology and later attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). [2] [3] [4]

Career

Coffino opened her first salon at age 22 and later worked as a hairstylist in Los Angeles. [1] [3] Coffino founded Queen City Metal Recycling & Salvage, a for-profit recycling company. [4] [2]

In 2025, Coffino launched Generational Health, a behavioral health and crisis facility. Coffino is the founder of ReEnergize, a caffeine-free, sugar-free hydration beverage made with organic ingredients and magnesium. [5] [6] [7]

References

  1. 1 2 Breen, Brain (2019-12-02). "Small Business of the Year finalist: Mickey Coffino recycles metal and lives". Business North Carolina. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  2. 1 2 Burley, Dan (2013-07-28). "Sheared metal: Charlotte hair salon owner buys recycling business". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  3. 1 2 Member, Journal (2018-04-30). "Queen City Metal's owner takes active role in giving incarcerated offenders a second chance". Biz Journals. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  4. 1 2 Quirk, Bea (Jun 26, 2015). "Charlotte's Women In Business: Michelle Coffin". Biz Journals. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  5. Elkins, Ken (2017-04-28). "Two Charlotte entrepreneurs get top N.C. SBA honors". Biz Journals. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
  6. "Queen City Metal Recycling & Salvage Home". www.recycleinme.com. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  7. "Then and now: What our Women in Business winners would tell their younger selves - Bizwomen". The Business Journals. Retrieved 2025-09-27.