Michael was born and raised on the Central Coast of California. He is completing a BA in Economics and minoring in Business Administration at Colorado State University. Before pursuing an education, Michael worked in food and wine in beautiful Paso Robles, California. With this experience, Michael gained a breadth of knowledge in not only food and wine but also in sales, leadership, and hospitality.

In his free time, Michael enjoys skiing, golfing, and cooking for his family and friends.