Michael has more than 22 years of experience in higher education development and has been a key leader in advancing the philanthropic mission and culture of the University of Denver since his arrival in 2017. In his current role, Michael oversees and supports the centrally-based development teams inclusive of Foundation Relations, Gift Planning, Regional Fundraising, and Annual Giving and LAG (Leadership Annual Giving). 

Before joining DU, Michael held positions in fundraising at Syracuse University, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University centrally and in the College of Engineering, and at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to his work in academia, Michael held various roles in industry.

Michael has a M.S.Ed. and a B.S. from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He has served on the board of the Engineering Development Forum (EDF). Additionally, he was one of the founding members and a former Co-President of the Network of Academic Corporate Relations Officers (NACRO).