Mike is a graduate of Lake Superior State University, where he majored in criminal justice. He began his career with the City of Owosso Police Department 15 years ago and currently serves as the department’s Community Policing Officer. He is an active member of the Shiawassee Prevention Network, Shiawassee County Drug Court, Shiawassee County Mental Health Court, and the Shiawassee County Human Trafficking Task Force. Mike also serves as the department’s taser and MILO Range (training simulator) instructor and is certified as both an ALICE (active shooter) instructor and Child Passenger Safety Technician.

Having witnessed the impact of the opioid crisis on families throughout Shiawassee County, Mike is dedicated to helping individuals and families in crisis connect with the tools and services that can support them.