Michael has lived in Langley City for 26 years. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has 30 years of experience in manufacturing operations management, process engineering, capital planning and budgeting, IT, and environmental health and safety.

He has a long record of community volunteering, including 15 years on school Parent Advisory Councils, Treasurer of the Langley Flippers Swim Club, 11 years with the Langley City Tri-It Triathlon including 9 as Race Director, and involvement with Langley Minor Hockey. He currently serves as Treasurer of the Men's Shed Langley Society.

As a Councillor, Michael would bring an engineering and data-driven approach to major city projects, capital planning and budget decisions.

Michael lives in the Simonds neighbourhood of Langley City with his wife and two adult children.