Michael was born and raised in Evansville and attended North High School. After graduating, he attended Purdue University, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, he worked as Vice President for a local company for 7 years. Michael passed all requirements and examinations to become a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Indiana. Michael went back to Purdue to get his Master’s in Business Administration. He started his own business. After running it successfully for 14 years, Michael sold the business and has retired back to Evansville where he purchased a horse farm.