Mike previously worked in a variety of roles in finance, business development, and project management. Unhappy, he changed careers and became a teacher in 2012.
Today, Mike works as an elementary school teacher. He tries to instill and cultivate curiosity, kindness, self-awareness, and joy into the lives of little kids.
In 2012, Todd Adams, a neighbor and acquaintance, invited him to join a new men’s group, what would later be called MenLiving. At first he thought “I don’t need this, I have life pretty much nailed down.” Luckily, a wiser mind prevailed, and he’s been part of the organization since Day 1.
Mike grew up in Lombard, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, but he calls LaGrange, also a suburb, his home. He graduated from Loras College and earned his Master’s from National-Louis University. He’s lucky enough to be Dad to three young men and to share a blended family with Kelly, who has two kids of her own. He enjoys running, riding his bike anywhere, yoga, concerts, and reading.