A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, 2014 graduate of Elon University, and current resident of Charlottesville, Virginia, Michael started his career as a high school Social Studies teacher and basketball coach. After 9 years in the world of education, he joined ACE in May 2024 in search of a new challenge. He is driven by his passion for connecting and collaborating with others, as well as a love for all things creative. When he's not working, you can find him on the basketball court or in his makeshift home recording studio making music.