Michael graduated with a Global and Political Analysis degree from James Madison University in 2021 where he worked as the Film Coordinator for the football team there. Before attending JMU, Michael joined the United States Air Force as an Intelligence Analyst where he spent 7 years guiding teams and answering some of the nation’s top unsolved intelligence questions. He lives in Ankeny with his wife and enjoys golfing, the outdoors, and watching the Commanders and Dukes play on Saturdays and Sundays.