Michael bought his house on Westcott Bay in 1999 after vacationing in the islands many times over the years. He relocated to San Juan Island full time in the Fall of 2004 and joined Windermere San Juan Island, San Juan Islands in January of 2005.

Originally from Seattle, Michael had lived in the Los Angeles area since the mid 80's and started his real estate career there with Windermere San Juan Island in Woodland  Hills in 2001. He quickly established himself as one of  that office's most successful new agents and attained membership in Windermere San Juan Island's Diamond Society after only one year.

However the lure of moving back to the Northwest and pursuing real estate in the San Juans was a recurring daydream and in mid 2004 Michael made the decision to follow that notion. Reflecting on his return to the area Michael says, "As a kid I spent my summers on Vashon Island and having an island home in the Northwest had long been an ambition of mine. Moving here is the fulfillment of that dream. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to apply my real estate and marketing backgrounds in such an incredibly beautiful place."

Before entering real estate, Michael worked in the music industry for over 20 years in marketing, promotion and advertising at Warner Bros Records. As a vice president there he helped create campaigns for dozens of artists ranging from Eric Clapton and Neil Young to Green Day and the Bare Naked Ladies.

Michael combines professionalism, integrity and excellent negotiating skills with a love of people, a sense of humor and a down to earth approach to each transaction. His clients' best interests are always his top priority.