Mike is responsible for the integrity and operation of all financial, accounting, and compliance activities at Explore Austin, the non-profit that builds leaders through mentoring and outdoor adventure in Austin’s underserved  youth. As the former Director of Operations, many of Explore Austin’s operational management duties remain under his purview. Mike joined Explore Austin from the management consulting industry where he found success and significance in both sales and operating functions. An entrepreneur at his core, Mike is challenged by the task of taking Explore Austin to the next level.

In 2009, Mike earned his MBA from the Acton School of Business, a Princeton Review Top-Five MBA Program 6 years running. Before entering Acton’s grueling entrepreneurship program, Mike served as a Senior Sales Consultant and Executive Coach at Culture ROI, a management consultancy in San Francisco. Early in his professional career, Mike’s love for the outdoors led him to launch Climb On Adventures, an adventure guide service specializing in father/son excursions. During one such excursion, Mike ascended one of the world’s “Seven Summits” Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa.

Mike and his beautiful wife Christin were married in 2005 and have an adorable daughter Salem, who was born in late 2009.As outdoor enthusiasts, they both enjoy doing just about anything outside. Mike was raised in Austin by loving parents, and mentored by successful men full of integrity, intelligence, and drive. Mike’s decision to work with youth began as early as 5th grade, volunteering in a kindergarden class as an assistant. This trend carried through High School via PALS leadership and Young Life ministry throughout College. Mike has also taught in a private school and coached flag football for three years. Mike is honored to give back by working with Explore Austin to build leaders in Austin’s inner-city youth using outdoor adventure and mentorship.