Michael has been interested in architecture for most of his life. During his time in high school, he participated in the SkillsUSA State and National competitions for hand-drawn architectural drawing, animation, and community service. He graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art- Schaumburg in 2012.

He started at Sonny+Ash (at the time Studio Rendering) right out of school and has enjoyed every minute. Michael was responsible for the Comcast project that won the Sonny+Ash team a Bronze Telly Award in 2016.
He is married with one daughter and loves spending his free time with his family.