Mike hails from Wheaton, IL and received his undergraduate degree in Business and Economics from Wheaton College in 2010. 

Prior to joining the Watermark team, Mike lived in St. Louis, MO working with a community development non-profit, Rebirth East St. Louis (now R3 Development), as well as teaching business and economics at Westminster Christian Academy. While in St. Louis, Mike also obtained a graduate degree in theological studies.

Mike is married to his wife, Ally, and enjoys being outside, anything active, reading, and spending time with friends and family.