Michael is a State of Oregon Certified Behind-the-Wheel and Classroom Instructor. He is also Certified Defensive Driver Instructor and Trainer of Instructors by the National Safety Council. Previously to joining in 2002, he was a Franchise Consultant for Domino's Pizza, Inc. for 21 years.

Hobbies include reading, walking, traveling and volunteering with Salem Friends of Felines.

Michael strongly believes that learning and then retaining a new skill is vital when we say, "Teaching People to Drive for Life!"