Michael was born and raised Mt. Pleasant Mills, a small village in rural Central Pennsylvania, where he still resides with his wife and three children. He learned hard work ethic on the family farm and working with his dad and three brothers at the family sawmill. After graduating high school in 2008, he attended Northland International university in Dunbar, Wisconsin. During college, Michael traveled on Northland’s ministry team for two semesters. He graduated in 2013 with a degree in Biblical Counseling. Since graduating he has been working with his one brother and Dad in the lumber business. Michael loves ministering to young people and is a frequent camp and retreat speaker.