Prior to joining Pro-Ject International’s team, Michael was a Partner with the corporate defense law firm of Hightower & Partners, handling complex litigation cases including product liability, fire investigations, contract disputes, premises liability and other general insurance and property claims. Michael is a Member in good standing with the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, as well as United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.

A native of Tampa, Michael grew up in a family with 3 small family businesses, learning the ins and outs of what it takes to run a business at an early age. Work ethic, collaboration and the will to win are three things Michael developed through participation in team and individual sports. An alumnus of Jesuit Tampa, Michael played baseball and basketball in high school and went on to receive an academic and athletic scholarship to play baseball as a pitcher at Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. Michael graduated from Spring Hill with a degree in Finance and Economics and received the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Academic Honors award. After college, Michael moved back to Tampa to help with his family’s small businesses and graduated from law school at Stetson University College of Law.

In his leisure time, Michael enjoys participating in club sports and traveling the world. He is passionate about animals and loves being outdoors exploring nature. He is also an avid fan of the local Tampa Bay sports teams, the Buccaneers, Lightning, and Rays, and enjoys attending as many games as possible. Michael serves on several boards for local non-profits, including the FOOT Foundation and Triple Threat Theatre, and enjoys donating his time helping others and keeping the Tampa Bay area clean and beautiful.