Graduated from ODU in 1969 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. He joined the Navy in 1970 and attended flight school in Pensacola, Florida where he met and married his wife of 54 years Judy. After 10 years in the Navy, Mike left and joined his father in starting a new business in the countertop industry. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and has served on the SJA school board, finance council and is currently head of the funeral ministry.