Michael moved to Waco in 1997 to attend Baylor University. After graduating in 2001, with a Bachelor of Business Administration with majors in Real Estate and Entrepreneurship, he chose to stay in Waco and begin his career as one of the founding agents of Kelly, Realtors Commercial. He still resides in Waco to this day with his wife and two children. Michael is an active member of First Baptist Church Woodway. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and playing golf.