Mike is a graduate of Olivet College, where he received his Business B.A. that included an insurance focus. Mike's services include risk evaluation and insurance placement, contract reviews and negotiations, risk management seminars, assistance with mergers and acquisitions, and international project pursuits.

Mike serves on numerous committees, both as committee chair and active participant. He contributes editorials on risk management issues and regularly presents at professional development events. Mike served as a trustee of the Michigan Architectural Foundation (MAF), chairs the New Members Committee, and serves on the Scholarship Committee for ACEC of Michigan.