Born & raised in Revelstoke, BC, Michael attended UWO in London, ON on a military scholarship. After serving throughout Canada and overseas, he returned to school at the University of Calgary to complete a Master degeree in Social Services Management.

Michael moved to Kelowna in 1991 and has been with Royal LePage since 2010. He chairs the local Property Assessment Review Panel and is actively involved with the Rotary Club of Kelowna, the Royal Canadian Legion and two singing groups.

Michael has three sons, two daughters and thirteen (count 'em, 13) grandchildren. His only acknowledged vice is golf.