Michael was born and raised in a small town west of Manhattan. He attended Manhattan Area Technical College graduating with a degree in Graphic Arts Technology. He married in April of 2009 to his long-time crush, Heather. In March of 2019, he and his family moved back to the area after living in Omaha, NE for nearly 13 years. He and his wife have two children, a boy, and a girl. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, taking his son fishing, and sightseeing when possible. Michael credits his work ethic, upfront honesty, and friendly demeanor to his family and the small-town upbringing. He also believes the client relationship is more than just a transaction. It is a relationship built upon trust and loyalty and that of a new friendship.