Michael was raised in New England and attended Cal State University, Fullerton where he graduated with a BA in Drawing and Painting.

In 1979, he entered the business world as a representative for GTE Sylvania and completed 9 years for them as Sales Manager. He sold securities and employee retirement plans for Cigna Group Pension until he opened his own business, Sunset Lighting Services, in 1991. Michael currently serves as the President and Founder of this national lighting and electrical service management company headquartered in Anaheim, California.
He is married to Janie and has three children who reside in New York and California. He has resided in Yorba Linda, California since 1971.