Mike is a 21-year veteran of the United States Navy. After enlisting in the Navy in 1981, he began his career as an F-14 Tomcat mechanic and eventually a maintenance officer. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and was commissioned as an Ensign. He has had the pleasure of working with so many Great Americans throughout his career. He retired from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander in 2002 and began a career in private industry. He holds a Master’s Degree in Management and continues to write technical proposals and public relations articles for both private and public defense issues. His first book, Everlene’s Sky, an inspirational, fact-based novel was released in Dec 2014. He has two grown sons who are awesome – and he became a grandpa last year. He lives in Winston-Salem, NC with his terrific, supportive wife of 30 years. He is always searching for God's Will on his life, whether through writing or through his relationships with family or friends.
