Prior to going into real estate Michael earned his degree in Finance from Arizona State University. After graduation he worked as a Senior Financial Analyst for a division of Andrew Corporation, a Fortune 500 company here in Scottsdale and at St. Joseph’s hospital. These opportunities provided extensive experience in business succession planning, budgeting, marketing, accounting, manufacturing/production, negotiating terms with financial institutions and general finance experience.
Since 2013, Michael has served as an Advisory Board member for a Scottsdale based charity and 501c3, Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN). For the past three years, Michael has been the Event Chair for NHN’s “Shop with a Cop” fundraiser in an effort to send over 200 at-risk children on a shopping trip with local police officers. The event has raised over $20,000 during the last 3 years.
Michael and his wife are actively involved in the community and have hosted private fundraising events for TGen Foundation in Phoenix as well as volunteered at their annual walk for over 10 years. Michael is a Scottsdale native, has been married for 20 years, has one daughter and enjoys travel and old cars.