a little about me...

Michael grew up in Colorado Springs, CO near the U.S. Air Force Academy and remembers watching the graduation airshow with the Thunderbirds every year. He always knew he wanted to be a pilot.

Michael earned his Private Pilot's License during his Senior year of highschool after taking advantage of a free ground school program for highschool students out of KFLY.

Michael started college at Utah Valley University in Orem, UT in the Spring of 2017. He earned his private multi-engine certificate, instrument rating, single- and multi-engine commercial certificate, and certified flight instructor certificate as part of UVU's part 141 training program. Michael graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Science in Summer 2020.

Michael has been married to his wonderful wife, Rebecca, for 5 years and live in Spanish Fork, UT. They met at school when they were both attending Utah Valley University. Rebecca graduated in 2019 in with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications with a Public Relations emphasis and with a minor in Marketing. They also have a son, Charles, who was born in 2023. 

When he is not flying, Michael enjoys playing sports, cooking, spending time with his family, and learning new skills. He played volleyball as a setter in highschool and college and plays casually with friends. He also enjoys pickeball, tennis, and fencing. Michael loves trying new recipes in the kitchen and enjoys smoking central Texas style BBQ.