President and Chairman of the Board of the Caspar Community for seven years. Founded and operated nine companies in his career, including electronics manufacturing, international trading, real estate, and bio-technical systems companies. Served thirteen years as airport commissioner and seven years on the Mendocino Private Industry Council, the last two years as Chairman. Mike was the first recipient of the Theodore E. Small Distinguished Business Award, presented to him in Washington, DC by the National Private Industry Council and named the Employer of the Year in Mendocino County.