A native of New York, Michael went to school at West Virginia University graduating with a BA in Accounting and a Masters in Business Administration. 

After graduation, Michael went to work at the DOD IG in Northern VA and later moved on to private companies specializing in Software Development and Data Communications, responsible for a variety of financial areas.  These jobs took Michael to offices in Los Angeles and New York City, where he lived for a time, and involved traveling to locations in Europe and Latin America.  

In 2011 Michael moved back to the Northern VA area becoming Chief Financial Officer for several construction companies now including Black Tip Associates.

Michael has 3 grown children and enjoys golfing, reading keeping up with his favorite New York sports teams.