Relocating to Chula Vista in 2004 with his wife Sabrina and their twin children, Michael quickly felt a unique sense of community. In his 32 years of networking, he believes Chula Vista and Bonita offer the best opportunities to foster business to business relationships. Michael’s professional experience demonstrates a variety of skills. From media sales, business banking and coaching, small business ownership, publishing, and non-profit. In 2022 Michael was selected to be the CEO of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce.

Michael has been active in the community since his 2005 serving on numerous foundation boards and leadership roles, and is very visible in the community. He was a regular emcee for the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce mixers, Chula Vista Public Library Foundation Bon Appetit, Chula Vista Rotary Club OktoberFiesta, Starlight Parade, and the Chula Vista Police Activities League PINGO. Michael is also the creator and event coordinator for the South Bay Pumpkin Smash – Game of Throws, a collaboration of local businesses, Sweetwater Union High School District STEAM program, and The Friends of the Chula Vista Parks & Recreation. He is currently the Community General Manager of Our Hometown Newsprint, President of the STEAM Ahead Foundation and the President/CEO of SB Elevate.